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Spotted on the East Rockaway calendar: Lynbrook Kiwanis Tea Party

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Good day East Rockaway! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lynbrook Kiwanis Tea Party at Lynbrook Library
  • Fall 2026 Daisy Parent Info Night- ELLM
  • Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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