Sept. 18: Diabetes Fundraiser, Mepham Homecoming, Blood Drive

1. Boy Scout Troop 225 will be holding a fundraiser on September 23 for sixth grader Eric Lopez, who suffers from Juvenile Diabetes. Over 600 cupcakes will be baked, sold,and entered into a "Cupcake Wars" contest at Destiny Plaza for both Eric and thousands of children just like him.
2. As a part of Mepham High School's homecoming celebration, the Pirates (1-1-0) defeated the visiting Kennedy Cougars (0-2-0), 27-7 on Saturday. Get the details, including plenty of exciting pictures of the event, by clicking here.
3. Mepham the school's 75th anniversary this past week, holding a host of events and theme days to mark the important milestone. Check out our report and photo gallery by clicking here.
4. Bellmore Public Library is hosting a blood drive today from 1:45 p.m. to 7:45 pm. Will you give the selfless gift of life to someone who desperately needs it? Find out more in our preview article of the event.
5. Old Mill Road Elementary School eased students and teachers back into a new year of learning and excitement by holding their annual "Welcome Back" picnic last Friday. Check out our photo gallery of the fun and frivolity.

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