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Upcoming Events

American Legion Post 948 Meeting

Jan19

Post 948, no meetings in July and August

Where

American Legion Post 948 - Bellmore

2730 Royle St.

Bellmore, NY

11710-4130

Phone

516-783-7127

Price

free

VFW Auxiliary Post 2770 Meeting

Jan20

Post 2770, new members welcome, no meetings in July and August

Where

Bellmore VFW Hall

2400 Bedford Ave.

Bellmore, NY

11710

Phone

516-868-7882

Price

free

The Election of 1864: Democracy in Wartime

Jan22

Stan Weinstein will discuss the presidential election of 1864, which tested the strength and resilience of democracy in the midst of civil war

Where

North Bellmore Public Library

1551 Newbridge Rd.

North Bellmore, NY

Phone

516-785-6260

Price

free

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