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🌱 Patch AM: How Merrick kids capped off a summer of science and robotics

Coming up on the Merrick Patch calendar: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late"

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Hi Merrick! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Merrick kids capped off a summer of science and robotics
  • Why one Merrick resident never misses this Point Lookout 9/11 tribute

Also on today's calendar: Merrick Seminar: "Estate Planning 101: What You Need to Know Before It's Too Late" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain becoming heavier; breezy, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students at Ready Set Grow Learning Academy celebrate summer learning in Freeport (liherald.com) — Families from Merrick and nearby communities sent their children to Ready Set Grow Learning Academy in Freeport, where students capped off a summer of science fairs, math challenges, and robotics with a fun-filled "Carnaval" celebration. Kids enjoyed a magic show, face painting, and an ice cream truck as a reward for their academic efforts, while the academy looks to expand its reach to more local families.
   

• Town of Hempstead honors 9/11 victims and first responders (liherald.com) — A Merrick resident, Debbie Danese, was among the many Long Islanders attending the Town of Hempstead's 25th annual 9/11 sunrise memorial at Point Lookout, held to honor victims and first responders. The ceremony drew more than 2,000 people, featured clergy from nearby communities, and closed with attendees casting carnations into the water in a quiet tribute.
   

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Other local events
    Monday September 21
  • DRO: Yom Kippur
    North Merrick UFSD Merrick, NY 11566
    • Tuesday September 22
  • Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Meet
    Roosevelt UFSD, 720 Northern Blvd, Greenvale
    5:00 pm
  • Boys JV Soccer Home Game vs. Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Sewanhaka High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 500 Tulip Ave, Floral Park
    5:00 pm
  • Tax Forum →
    Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 2234 Jackson Avenue #A, Seaford
    7:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Soccer Home Game vs. Uniondale High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Girls JV Soccer Home Game vs. Valley Stream Central High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1 Wagner Ave, Roosevelt
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Volleyball Away Game at Calhoun High School
    Roosevelt UFSD, 1786 State St, Merrick
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday September 27
  • Monthly Game Day - All are welcome!! →
    St. John Lutheran Church, 2150 Centre Ave, Bellmore
    1:00 pm
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • 4th Annual Pink Pumpkin 5k Run/Walk →
    Off The Bay, 220 N Main St, Sayville
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors...
    If this is your child, please speak to him, let him know its dangerous to speed out into the streets, esp btwn a truck and a big suv. No one doing… (Nextdoor Merrick)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Merrick. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Key Holder in Bellmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

  • Bellmore community marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks (liherald.com)
  • Rookies Kids Fitness & Athletics opens second location in Oceanside (liherald.com)

Freeport

  • Dozens of dogs take a dip at Freeport Recreation Center pool party (liherald.com)
  • Port Washington boys soccer's Jason Vorfi scores twice in win over Freeport (newsday.com)
  • New Visions Elementary school remembers Freeport's 9/11 heroes (liherald.com)

Ok Merrick! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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