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๐ŸŒฑ Exploring Long Island Shipwrecks and 11 more events

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

Good morning East Rockaway! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. โ˜€๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Exploring Long Island Shipwrecks at East Rockaway Public Library
  • SSHS: Senior Portraits for Class of 2027 (SSHS Commons Room / Room 1413) at Rockville Centre UFSD
  • Mingling Munchkins at East Rockaway Public Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. ๐ŸŒถ Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around East Rockaway

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in East Rockaway

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    Saturday August 8
  • Exploring Long Island Shipwrecks
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    11:00 am
  • Wednesday August 12
  • SSHS: Senior Portraits for Class of 2027 (SSHS Commons Room / Room 1413)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • Mingling Munchkins
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    10:30 am
  • Play Hooray
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    10:30 am
  • WILSON: Summer Reading Night on the Lawn
    Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    6:30 pm
  • Thursday August 13
  • SSHS: Summer Extended Essay Workshop Session I
    Floyd B. Watson Elementary School Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    8:30 am
  • SSHS: Summer Extended Essay Workshop Session II
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    12:00 pm
  • Business Profile Pictures
    East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
    6:00 pm

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors, I went to pump gas @ Shell gas station on Long Beach Rd in Oceanside (next to Trader Joeโ€™s) at about 3:15 this afternoon (8/4).
    When I got to the pump, I noticed whoever used the pump before me had left their debit/credit card in the pump. I currently have the card. If this isโ€ฆ (Nextdoor East Rockaway)
  • Looking for part time work.
    Small store, personal driver. Driver for delivery . (Nextdoor East Rockaway)
  • Doherty Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Panera Bread Associate - Crew Member in Island Park. Apply here.
  • The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Five Towns Shopping Center in Woodmere. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Rockaway here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Lynbrook

  • Rep. Gillen Joins Garden City Police for a Patrol Ride-Along (house.gov)

Oceanside

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau Earns Top Marks In 9 Specialty Areas From U.S. News (patch.com)
  • Shake Shack To Open Another Long Island Location (patch.com)
  • Today in history, August 21 (usatoday.com)

Rockville Centre

  • Readers sound off on renaming Penn Station, Legionnaires' disease and bashing cats (nydailynews.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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. 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.