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Happening soon: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event on the Mineola Patch calendar

Good day Mineola! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where you can cheer Mineola's state-champion marching band
Also on today's calendar: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mineola Marching Band to defend state title after record-breaking NYS Championship (longislandpress.com) — Mineola's Mustangs Marching Band is gearing up to defend its New York State Field Band Conference title after a record-setting 2025 season, and residents can catch them competing starting Sept. 20 at Brentwood High School. Following an intensive summer camp, the band will also perform for Long Island Ducks fans on Sept. 11 and aim for another championship run in Syracuse on Nov. 1.
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📸 Around Mineola
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mineola
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★ Featured events ★
- Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event →
Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage
11:00 am - 45th Annual Italian Festival →
North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W Shore Rd, Port Washington
6:00 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Sunday September 6
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 7:30PM Board of Education Work Session
Garden City Public Schools 56 Cathedral Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 - HA Meet the Teacher
Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
7:00 pm - ME Meet the Teacher
Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
7:00 pm - FREE - Long Island Board Game Night – Mineola Social Gaming →
Manny's Sweet Treats, 156 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola - HS Senior Parent/Student Night
Mineola Public Schools 121 Jackson Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501
6:00 pm - Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults →
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
4:00 pm - Beading Class: Sunflower Earrings →
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
4:00 pm - Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class →
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
7:00 pm - Poetica Musica: We the People: USA at 250 →
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Wednesday September 16
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone,
I am looking for a reliable flooring installer to remove old flooring and install new once in my home! Any recommendations please ! (Nextdoor Garden City)
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Courtesy Clerk-Bundler - Front End - 2552 in West Hempstead. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carle Place
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- What To Know Before Replacing Windows Or Doors In Garden City (patch.com)
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Westbury
- US CDC records more than 3,100 measles cases so far in 2026 (thenewstribune.com)
Ok Mineola! 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 they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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