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Hey there, Bellmore! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Bellmore mom's book nonprofit just massively leveled up.

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hicksville-based anti-illiteracy nonprofit, Book Fairies, expands (longislandpress.com) — A Bellmore mom's nonprofit, Book Fairies, has just given away its 6-millionth book and moved into a much larger Hicksville warehouse, boosting its ability to fight illiteracy. The group, founded by Amy Zaslansky, now has expanded space and a strengthened board to get more free books into schools, shelters, and community groups locally and worldwide.
   

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