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🌱 Patch AM: Rockville Centre community remembers pioneering attorney and devoted volunteer Grace Moran.
Happening soon: Jay Medal Soirée on the Rockville Centre Patch calendar

Hello Rockville Centre! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Rockville Centre community remembers pioneering attorney and devoted volunteer Grace Moran.
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rockville Centre attorney Grace Davey Moran dies at 89 (liherald.com) — Rockville Centre is mourning Grace Davey Moran, a 64-year village resident and trailblazing Nassau County attorney who died Aug. 10 at 89. From breaking barriers in the legal profession to volunteering at St. Agnes, local schools, hospitals, and charities, she balanced a pioneering career with deep devotion to family and community service that touched many Rockville Centre neighbors.
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📸 Around Rockville Centre
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockville Centre
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- SSHS: Fall Sports Begins
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - SSHS / SSMS: Physicals and Concussion Testing (SSHS Room 1309/2311)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
7:00 am - School Supply Giveaway w MPact
Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs 445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
4:30 pm - SSMS: Physicals and Concussion Testing (Nurse's Office / Room 205)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
8:00 am - SSMS: 6th Grade Orientation
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
9:00 am - SSHS: Freshman and New Entrant Orientation
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
10:00 am - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE DAY (ALL PERSONNEL)
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - SSHS: Registration Deadline for September SAT
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570 - End of Summer Festival →
369 Green Ave, East Meadow
10:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Saturday September 5
📣 Rockville Centre Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Family Social Sunday →
Sunset Play Cafe, 2848 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside
10:00 am - Traveling Summer Luau - Levittown →
Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
1:00 pm - Rock Of The 80s →
Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington
7:00 pm - High School Fall Sports Start
Roosevelt UFSD Roosevelt, NY 11575
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Rockville Centre PatchAM possible:
- NYCCE: New York City Cannabis Exchange — (347) 731-4005
- Brands Cycle & Fitness — (516) 781-6100
- NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050
- Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
- Sunflower Bake Shop — (516) 486-2253
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My friend who just lost her husband needs a lawyer to walk her through probate..
etc...maybe someone reasonably priced? Thanks in advance.. (Nextdoor Rockville)
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Preschool Teacher in Oceanside. Apply here.
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville Centre here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baldwin
- Baldwin junior brings student voice to Board of Education (liherald.com)
- Nassau grant funds accessible Brookside Elementary playground (liherald.com)
- Panthers looking at a winning season (bigrapidsnews.com)
Oceanside
- Lynbrook Mayor's Golf Outing draws record 334 golfers (liherald.com)
Freeport
- Freeport High School hosts summer Back 2 School Store (liherald.com)
- Contract termination with controversial consultants among several new Freeport school district changes (liherald.com)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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