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🌊 This Week's St. Patrick's Celebrations & Spring Shopping Updates! 🍀

Get ready for a St. Patrick's Day extravaganza in Nassau County, from community breakfasts to senior outreach programs and everything in between!

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Good Day, Nassau County Readers! ☘️
Welcome to this week’s St. Patrick’s edition of 516 Update, where we bring you the latest on local events, community efforts, and all the happenings around town.

This week, we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day traditions, local gatherings, and exciting spring updates. Whether you’re joining a parade, grabbing an Irish breakfast, or just enjoying the festive spirit, there’s something for everyone!

Read on to stay connected with your community—and don’t miss out on the upcoming live music and events!

Janine, Mo and Nick

In today’s edition:

🍀Community Comes Together for St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
⛳ Glen Cove Golf Course Gets Major Facelift
🍀 The NOSH Delivers St. Patrick's Magic!
👟Two Popular Shoe Brands Join Tanger Outlets
🪩Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

📢News

🍀Community Comes Together for St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

Source: Maureen Lennon

The third annual Backyard Breakfast in Rockville Centre brought smiles and full plates to locals on March 2, 2023. Families enjoyed pancakes, sausages, and coffee while taking part in fun raffles with prizes from local shops.

The Chamber of Commerce put together this heartwarming event that did more than just feed hungry folks. Money raised went to help local charities, schools, and community programs. It was also a great warm-up for the big St. Patrick's Day parade coming up on March 11.

"This breakfast really kicks off our St. Patrick's celebrations nicely," said Chamber President John Smith. "Seeing everyone come together like this for a good cause is just wonderful."

The breakfast has become a special part of Nassau County life. It brings neighbors together, helps local businesses, and makes the town stronger. Plus, it gets everyone excited for the upcoming parade - one of the biggest parties of the year in Rockville Centre.

⛳ Glen Cove Golf Course Gets Major Facelift

Source: Hannah Devlin

The Glen Cove City Council just said "yes" to some big changes at the city's golf course. They all agreed it was time to fix up the place, especially that old bridge on the 13th hole that's been causing headaches for years.

The repairs will cost about $396,000, but locals think it's money well spent. Steve Gonzalez, who lives nearby, says the bridge has been falling apart for over 10 years - and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 made things even worse.

Good news for golfers: the course is getting a new watering system too. Spiro Tsirkas, who runs the city's youth programs, says it should be ready in a month. This means better grass and playing conditions for summer 2026.

Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck keeps it simple: "It's long overdue." The city's been working on this for a while, fixing up buildings first and now turning attention to the course itself.

These updates mean better golf for everyone in Nassau County. It's not just about the game - it's about making the place somewhere people want to spend time and making Glen Cove proud.

🍀 The NOSH Delivers St. Patrick's Magic!

Courtesy Nosh Delivers!

NOSH Delivers! is getting ready for something special this Saturday. They're putting together their "Shamrocks Rock" event, which is part of their Kids Day of Service program. This food pantry, which helps over 500 families in the North Shore area, wants to bring some St. Patrick's Day happiness to local seniors.

Kids and their families will be making special care packages filled with fun shamrock-themed items and basic necessities. It's a great way to bring different generations together and show seniors that people care about them. Local families and volunteers are expected to show up in big numbers to help out.

This event does more than just hand out food - it brings people together and teaches kids about helping others.

This St. Patrick's Day celebration is about more than just wearing green - it's about making real connections and helping neighbors in need. NOSH Delivers! shows that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community.

Source: David Winzelberg

Good news for shoe lovers! Clarks and Birkenstock are opening new stores at Tanger Outlets Deer Park. reports that both stores will open their doors this spring.

Clarks is setting up a store next to Coach, offering shoes for everyone in the family. The store will take up about 2,400 square feet and will open next month. Birkenstock fans can look forward to a bigger space - nearly 2,900 square feet - across from Columbia, opening in late April.

"These brands bring new options for fashion-forward footwear that puts comfort first," says Amaka Muir, who runs marketing at Tanger Deer Park. She thinks both stores will fit right in with the other shops at the center.

This is great for local shoppers who want more choices when buying shoes. The new stores show that Tanger Outlets keeps growing and bringing in brands that people want. With these additions, Nassau County gets even more shopping options right in their backyard.

🌧️ Friday | March 21 9° | 3° 💧76%
⛅ Saturday | March 22 15° | 2° 💧0%
⛅ Sunday | March 23 16° | 5° 💧0%
🌧️ Monday | March 24 13° | 6° 💧74%
☁️ Tuesday | March 25 13° | 8° 💧54%
🌧️ Wednesday | March 26 13° | 8° 💧69%
🌧️ Thursday | March 27 13° | 7° 💧44%

Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Glen Cove, NY
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Parade Start: Finley Middle School, 1 Forest Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542
📍 Parade End: St. Patrick's Church, 235 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade @ Rockville Centre
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Municipal Parking Lot 12, located on Sunrise Highway between North Long Beach Road and North Forest Avenue in Rockville Centre, NY.

DJ Nights at Kashi
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Kashi Sushi and Steakhouse, 222 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

For Robin's Birthday Bash at Palmer's 
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Palmer's American Grille, 123 Fulton St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Bring Home the Brisket Bingo and Wine Event 2025
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:45 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Young Israel of West Hempstead, 630 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552

Spring Gala
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Garden City Country Club, 206 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

NAGA 2025 Long Island Grappling Championship 
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025 ⏰ 8:00 AM 📍 Island Garden Basketball, 45 Cherry Valley Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552

New York Islanders vs. Calgary Flames 
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003

New York Islanders vs. Columbus Blue Jackets 
📅 Monday, March 24, 2025
⏰ 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 UBS Arena, Belmont Park, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, NY 11003

Spring Equinox at Planting Fields Arboretum 
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Cub Carnival & Pinewood Derby
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 CenterPoint Church NY, 98 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

Saturday Leagues for Kids & Teens
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Ten Ring Archery LI, 2921 R Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

Pickleball for a Cause
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 The Pickle Complex, 140 Eileen Way Suite 200, Syosset, NY 11791

FREESTYLE AND DISCO PARTY WITH DJ JEFF NEC
📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Sangria 71-Williston Park, Williston Park, NY, United States

Ghosts and Giggles at Eyes of Learning
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Eyes of Learning L.I. Metaphysical Learning Center, Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Pkwy, Hicksville, NY

Rockn Randy as Rodney Dangerfield and Willy Sacco as Tom Jones
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Sergio's Italian Restaurant, 5422 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758

Laugh ya A$$ off Day Party & Comedy Jam
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar, 694 W. Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY 11581

McSwitch at St. Raymond's Knights of Columbus
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 St Raymond's Church, 263 Atlantic Ave, East Rockaway, NY 11518

Punchlines For Palma
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Governor's Comedy Clubs, 90 Division Ave, Levittown, NY 11756

ZACHARY’S REUNION IV @ CANCUN LI
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 CancunLongIsland, Hicksville, NY, United States

The Soul Jam Revue LIVE @ Kasey’s Kitchen & Cocktails
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Kasey’s Kitchen & Cocktails, 23 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Teddy’s Bully Bar
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Teddy’s Bully Bar, 46 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771

Hard Drive at Memories Bar & Grill 
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
📍 Memories Bar Grill, 121 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY 11596

Big-O Acoustic @ Tap Room, Farmingdale
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Tap Room, 206 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Table 7 - Eighties Theme Night
📅 Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Tpke, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

MADD New York's Battle of the High School Jazz Bands
📅 Wednesday, March 19, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury, NY 11590

Old School Back at Repeal
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Repeal Bar and Restaurant, 55 New Hyde Park Road, Garden City, NY 11530

LI Rewind Band's 11th Year Anniversary Show at Memories 2
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM
📍 Memories pub, 121 Hillside Ave, Williston Park, NY 11596

3/22 Lisa Polizzi Band at Dox Island Park
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 DOX, 10 Broadway, Island Park, NY 11558

Too Fat Guys @ EGP Land & Sea
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 EGP Land & Sea, 2 Petitti Pl, Island Park, NY 11558

HardKnocks NY Rocks Sonny's Canal House
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Sonny's Canal House, 1 Jefferson Pl, Baldwin Harbor, NY 11510

Westlake @ Paddy Power Merrick
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Paddy Power, 70 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

Popa Chubby
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 My Father's Place, 1221 Old Northern Blvd Roslyn, NY 11576

Dreams of Freedom
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 LI McGrath’s Pub & Grill, 217 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Category3 at DOX
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 DOX, 10 Broadway, Island Park, NY 11558

Barre & Beer @ Barrier Brewing Co. 
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Barrier Brewing, Oceanside, NY 11572

EASY STREET in Concert at The Plainedge Library
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
📍 Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY 11758

Experience Lynbrook
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St, Lynbrook, NY 11563

GLEN COVE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Robert M Finley Middle School, Glen Cove, NY, United States

Long Island Cricut Bootcamp
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Freeport Long Island New York City, Freeport, NY 11520

Farmingdale Life During World War II
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Farmingdale Village Hall, 361 Main St, Farmingdale, NY 11735

The Milleridge Pop-Up Market
📅 Sunday, March 23, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 The Milleridge Village, 585 North Broadway, Jericho, NY 11753

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