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🌱 Patch AM: Spookyfest and 11 more events

Spotted on the Rockville Centre calendar: Broadway's Melissa Errico & The Knights: A Celebration of Regent Roger Tilles

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Good day Rockville Centre! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Broadway's Melissa Errico & The Knights: A Celebration of Regent Roger Tilles at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
  • Spookyfest
  • Rockville Centre Halloween Singles Mixer 2026

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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