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🌱 Patch AM: This Week In Rockville Centre: House Pelted With Tennis Balls, DWI, PayPal Scam, Police Say

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Greetings Rockville Centre! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Scam, robbery, vandalism and DWI hit Rockville Centre this week
  • Meet the college volleyball head coach living in Rockville Centre

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Week In Rockville Centre: House Pelted With Tennis Balls, DWI, PayPal Scam, Police Say (patch.com) — Rockville Centre residents are being warned about a string of recent incidents, from a PayPal scam that cost one woman $4,000 to identity theft and a violent street robbery. The village police report also details vandalism, a bizarre tennis ball harassment case, a driveway theft leading to fraudulent card use, and a DWI arrest on Peninsula Boulevard.
   

• Joseph Chojnacki - Head Coach - Women's Volleyball Coaches (umsvathletics.com) — A college volleyball head coach, Joseph Chojnacki, actually calls Rockville Centre home while leading the University of Mount Saint Vincent women's program. His long résumé includes Division I and II coaching stops and an academic focus for players, giving local residents a connection to a prominent collegiate sports figure living right in the village.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 26
  • SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE DAY (ALL PERSONNEL)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    • Friday August 28
  • SSHS: Registration Deadline for September SAT
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    • Saturday August 29
  • Live Music and DJ's →
    Tap Room, 47-51 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre
    8:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • SSHS: Quarter 1 Starts
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • SSMS: Fall Sports Begin
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  • HEWITT: Welcome and Warm Wishes for Kindergarten & New Parents (Library)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    9:00 am
  • WATSON: Welcome Coffee for Kindergarten Parents
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    9:00 am
    • Saturday September 5
  • End of Summer Festival →
    369 Green Ave, East Meadow
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • SSMS: Physicals and Concussion Testing (Nurse's Office / Room 205)
    Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    8:00 am
  • Teen to Teen Volunteers, HS
    Baldwin School District HS
    8:30 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning neighbors!
    It's a new day! Yay for Monday! Everyone have a wonderful day! (Nextdoor Rockville)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Service Deli Clerk in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockville Centre here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Hofstra women's soccer looks to kickstart winning season (liherald.com)

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  • Is Your Dog The Most Popular Breed In New York? (patch.com)

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  • Laurelton Man Accused Of Punching Uber Driver Through Car Window, Biting, Spitting At Cops: PD (patch.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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