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🌱 Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! and 11 more events
Coming up: Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group on the Island Park Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Island Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group at Long Beach Public Library
- Remembering 9/11: Responder Stories Onscreen and In-Person: Stories at Long Beach Public Library
- Chair Yoga (Hybrid) at Long Beach Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 69 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
- Saturday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Island Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Island Park
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
6:30 pm - Remembering 9/11: Responder Stories Onscreen and In-Person: Stories
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
7:00 pm - Chair Yoga (Hybrid)
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
9:15 am - Baby Sign Language
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
9:30 am - Preschool Readiness
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
10:45 am - Film Friday: Disclosure Day
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
1:00 pm - 2026 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
6:00 pm - Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
9:30 am - Baby Music With Love
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
10:00 am - Crochet, Knit & More Club
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
10:30 am - Wonder & Witches
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
1:00 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Lynbrook. Apply here.
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Bartender in Valley Stream. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Island Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Long Beach
- Farms and vineyards asses effects of nor'easter (wliw.org)
- New York Giants and Ticketmaster Celebrate New York State's High School Football Officiating Crew of the Month (highschoolfootballamerica.com)
- Club Feature: SOAR's relaunch (thehofstrachronicle.com)
Oceanside
- Oceanside police rescue 84-year-old woman from house fire (newsbreak.com)
Valley Stream
- 2026 Developing Long Island: Affordable rental housing is in focus at The Hempstead Industrial Development Agency (nyrej.com)
- Valley Stream Woman Sentenced to up to Six Years in Prison for July 2025 Wrong-Way Hempstead Crash (longisland.com)
Ok Island Park! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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