🌱 Patch AM: How a 17-year-old is trying to save a Bellmore synagogue

What's up Bellmore! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a 17-year-old is trying to save a Bellmore synagogue
• Bellmore women honored among Nassau County's latest 'Women of Distinction'

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
• Sunday: A bit of afternoon rain, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 17-year-old leads effort to save Young Israel of North Bellmore (liherald.com) — A North Bellmore teen is spearheading a yearlong campaign to revitalize Young Israel of North Bellmore, aiming to raise $200,000 and attract new young families to the neighborhood. His social media outreach, anniversary fundraiser, and community-building efforts are focused on keeping the synagogue vibrant and supporting Orthodox life in and around Bellmore for the next generation.
   

• East Meadow resident among 'Women of Distinction' (liherald.com) — Two Bellmore residents, Dr. Gina Sita-Molz and Wendy Tepfer, were among 14 women honored at state Sen. Steve Rhoads' Women of Distinction ceremony recognizing service and leadership across Nassau County. The event at Plainview-Old Bethpage Library highlighted professional achievements, community advocacy, and volunteer work, aiming to showcase role models and inspire more local residents to step up in their communities.
   

📸 Around Bellmore

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bellmore

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
  Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• JACKIE "THE JOKE MAN" MARTLING - SPECIAL EVENT →
  The Brokerage in Bellmore, 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore
  7:00 pm
• JACKIE "THE JOKE MAN" MARTLING →
  The Brokerage in Bellmore, 2797 Merrick Rd., Bellmore
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• "The Real Deal" →
  Bellmore NY
  1:00 pm
• Sunday Movies- The Bride! (2026) →
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  2:00 pm
• Build Your Own Bookshelf →
  Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails, 106 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  5:00 pm
Monday October 5
• R&A Advanced ESL Class →
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  10:00 am
• Literacy Nassau Next Chapter Book Club →
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  12:00 pm
• Chess Knight →
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  5:30 pm
• Build Your Own Clicker - Halloween →
  Bellmore Memorial Library, 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Walk For Epilepsy →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wantagh. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Wantagh

• Appeals court backs NY mascot ban, but Wantagh fight continues (news12.com)
• Döner Haus Is Ready to Go National (franchising.com)
• Vanunu focuses campaign on water rates, taxes and safety (liherald.com)

Merrick

• Merrick's Allison Sussman honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com)

Ok Bellmore! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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