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๐ŸŒฑ Mike Ness (Social Distortion) Q&A + Signing and 11 more events

East Rockaway, New York Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hey hey East Rockaway! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Chef's Arsenal Spring 2-Day Warehouse Sale! Le Creuset, Wusthof, Zwilling & More! at 999 S Oyster Bay Rd - Building 110A, Bethpage, NY, 11714
  • RIVERSIDE: Spring Concert at Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School
  • HEWITT: 5th Grade Trip to Rolling River at Rockville Centre UFSD

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around East Rockaway

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in East Rockaway

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Other local events
    Wednesday May 13
  • RIVERSIDE: Spring Concert
    Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • HEWITT: 5th Grade Trip to Rolling River
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • Krafty Kids
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    3:30 pm
  • Mike Ness (Social Distortion) Q&A + Signing โ†’
    Rough Trade Above, 1250 6th Ave, New York
    6:00 pm
  • COVERT: Ted Ed Night
    Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    6:15 pm
  • ESTATE PLANNING
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    6:30 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • KC Family Fun Night (Rain Date)
    Kindergarten Center 111 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563
  • Diana Arbenina โ†’
    Melrose Ballroom, 36-08 33rd St, Long Island City
    7:00 pm

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • HEWITT: Incoming Kindergarten Orientation
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    9:30 am
  • Spring Storytime *in Memorial Park*
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    10:30 am
  • Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!
    Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
    11:00 am
  • Play Dough Time
    Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
    11:00 am

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Loss Prevention Detective in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Valley Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Rockaway here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Lynbrook

  • Luncheon Marks Volunteer Day At Mount Sinai South Nassau (patch.com)
  • FONAR Announces Financial Results for Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter and Nine-Month Period (marketscreener.com)

Oceanside

  • Home shopping? These are the hottest neighborhoods of 2026 in Tennessee, other states, Redfin says (wkrn.com)

Rockville Centre

  • This Week In Rockville Centre: Graffiti In Centennial Park, Fraudulent Restaurant Purchases, Police Say (patch.com)
  • SNHU baseball, softball teams headed to NCAAs (unionleader.com)
  • Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Injuries and Delays in Rockville Centre (newsline.com)

Ok East Rockaway! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Rockaway

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Rockaway

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.