July 23: Crime Nearby, Long Island International Film Expo Winners

1. Find out what's happening in or around Bellmore and Merrick in Crime Nearby on Bellmore Patch and Merrick Patch.

2. The Long Island International Film Expo, which was held at the Bellmore Movie Theater, recently announced its winners. Read more on Bellmore Patch.

3. Take the little ones to the Merrick Library so they can hear Eric Carle's "The Very Lonely Firefly" and make their very own firefly flashlight! The program starts at 10:30 a.m.

4. An online fundraiser for the Hayes children of North Bellmore will be held until July 31.  Choose from a large variety of foods at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/klane. All of the proceeds of the sale will go to the children.

5. The Pearle Vision Center in Merrick will be giving free vision screenings at 10:30 a.m. So go and get those peepers checked!