🌱 Patch AM: What Rockville Centre veterans really think about the War on Terror

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In today's newsletter:

• What Rockville Centre veterans really think about the War on Terror

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Long Island veterans torn over War on Terror legacy (longislandpress.com) — Long Island veterans, including several from Rockville Centre, reflect on their deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and wrestle with whether the War on Terror was worth the sacrifice. Their stories range from mundane base life to intense combat, and many now question the war's purpose even as they remain proud of their service and patriotism.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Popsicles with the PTA @ DRYN
  Dryden Street School 545 Dryden Street, Westbury , NY 11590
  6:00 pm
• BOARD OF EDUCATION: Regular Meeting (SSHS Commons Room)
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• SSHS: Quarter 1 Athletic PE Exemptions Due
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• SSHS: Post-Secondary Planning Day for Seniors
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• SSHS: Registration Deadline for October ACT Exam
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• **Rosh Hashana begins at sundown
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
• WILSON: 9/11 Ceremony
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  9:15 am
• RIVERSIDE: Back-to-School Craft
  Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  3:45 pm
Saturday September 19
• Art Walk: Malverne Chamber of Commerce's 9th Annual →
  Village of Malverne, Malverne
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Neighbors Night at the Museum →
  RVC Historical Society
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Appraisal Day →
  The Phillips House Museum, 28 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a junk removal service they have actually used and give me an idea of cost?
  In Nassau. Need to get rid of old air conditioners, tables, couches, etc., (All junk, not usable) Appreciate any info. (Nextdoor Lakeview Ave)

• PrideStaff posted a job opening for Billing Clerk in Garden City. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Baldwin

• Freeport strives for playoff return (liherald.com)
• 2004 Honda Accord For Sale at K and P Auto Sales - (516) 217-8025 (longisland.com)

Oceanside

• Lawrence wins debut on new field (liherald.com)

Freeport

• Long Island Contractor Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Fraud In Connection With Hurricane Sandy Recovery Funds (justice.gov)

Ok Rockville Centre! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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