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🌱 Patch AM: Which Mineola seniors just earned top honors for PE leadership?

Also check out Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery! on the Mineola Patch calendar

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Hello again Mineola! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Mineola seniors just earned top honors for PE leadership?
  • How a Mineola cycling club helped spark lifelong love and fitness

Also on today's calendar: Exciting 2026 virtual and in-person programs with Hospital for Special Surgery! and 1 more event.

Find out what's happening in Mineolafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Mineolafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Monday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 34, low: 31.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mineola Board of Education Celebrated Physical Education Leaders (thewillistonpost.com) — Mineola High School’s Class of 2026 Physical Education Leadership students were formally honored by the Mineola Board of Education for two years of service. These seniors trained as juniors, then helped teach underclassmen by leading warm-ups, organizing activities, and supporting daily classes, leaving a lasting impact on the district’s physical education program and school community.
   

• Meet four senior Long Islanders who keep up with demanding sports (newsday.com) — Long Island seniors are proving age doesn’t stop serious sports, from triathlons and distance running to mountain biking and surfing. One rider even found love through the Mineola Bicycle Club, showing how local groups can spark lifelong fitness and friendships. Their stories highlight how older athletes train smart, respect limits, and stay active year-round.
   

📸 Around Mineola

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineola

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Other local events
    Saturday January 10
  • Village of Williston Park 100th Anniversary
    Village of Williston Park , 494 Willis Ave , Williston Park
    9:00 am
  • Magnet Magic for Kids
    Williston Park Public Library , 494 Willis Avenue , Williston Park
    12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday January 5
  • Middle School Winter II Sports Registration Deadline
    Great Neck UFSD Great Neck, NY 11020
  • Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Baldwin High School
    Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • SNAP Application Help English
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
  • SNAP Application Help Spanish
    Nassau County, NY Calendar
  • Hempstead Village Justice Court Parking Summonses' Calendar
    Village of Hempstead Community Events Calendar , 99 James A. Garner Way , Hempstead
    9:00 am
  • Hempstead Village Justice Court's Calendar
    Village of Hempstead Community Events Calendar , 99 James A. Garner Way , Hempstead
    9:00 am
  • Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Oceanside High School
    Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at Glen Cove High School
    Roosevelt UFSD , 150 Dosoris Ln , Glen Cove
    5:30 pm
  • Boys & Girls Varsity Track Meet
    Roosevelt UFSD , 275 Wolf Hill Rd , HUNTINGTN STA
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 7
  • EMB Photo Retake Day
    Great Neck UFSD Great Neck, NY 11020

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I work in cleaning, I don’t have a company, I work alone, sometimes my daughter helps me.
    I love what I do and it would be a pleasure to present my work to you. I am available if you need my services (Nextdoor Garden City)
  • Walgreens posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Mineola. Apply here.
  • Adelphi University posted a job opening for Clinical Assistant Professor - Exercise Science in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mineola here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carle Place

  • Justin Powers using his sudden Carle Place wrestling stardom to chase state title, mentor others (nypost.com)

Westbury

  • Breaking: Hicksville FD Responds to Stove Fire with Smoke Damage at Westbury Residence (thelegaladvocate.com)
  • WICN Artist of the Month, January 2026: Nina Simone - 90.5 WICN Public Radio (wicn.org)

Ok Mineola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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