Kids & Family

Oct. 5: Bill Gates Project, Debate Reaction, Win $500

  1. The three high schools in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (BMCHSD) have been chosen to be a part of Bill Gates' "Big History Project." Click here for all of the details.
  2. Now that Wednesday's presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney has ended, and the candidates must regroup ahead of the next debate at Hofstra on Oct. 16, here's your chance to call a debate winner while the event is still fresh in your memories. Click here to voice your opinion. 
  3. Help us make our coverage of Bellmore and Merrick even better by joining our Patch Engagement Council. You could win $500! Check out this link for more.
  4. Looking for some cheap buys around the local area? Why not try out this multi-family garage sale that's taking place on Davenport Place in North Bellmore today.
  5. On this date in history, Ray Kroc was born in 1902. Kroc founded McDonald's, which is now one of the largest fast-food chains in the world. 


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