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🌱 Patch AM: How Great Neck’s youngest and oldest elementary students are teaming up
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In today's newsletter:
- How Great Neck’s youngest and oldest elementary students are teaming up
- Is your child’s school water fountain on the lead list?
Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House! and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Great Neckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Heavy morning rain; windy, with a high of 59 and low of 31 degrees.
- Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 36.
- Sunday: Windy with some sun, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baker and Parkville Schools Build Bridges through Buddy Program (greatneck.k12.ny.us) — Great Neck families can take pride in a growing Buddy Program that links E.M. Baker fifth graders with Parkville pre-kindergarten students for shared learning and mentorship. At a Dec. 10 Board of Education meeting, district leaders celebrated the program’s success, highlighting how it builds empathy, confidence, and community connections across Great Neck’s elementary schools. 
• Lead found in school drinking water on Long Island (newsnationnow.com) — Great Neck schools are among more than 20 Nassau County districts where state testing recently found elevated lead levels in drinking water fountains, triggering mandatory shutdowns of affected fixtures. Schools must provide alternative water sources, notify families and staff, and carry out remediation and retesting, making this a significant health and safety issue for local students.
📸 Around Great Neck
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Great Neck
★ Featured events ★
- You're Invited to a Little Medical School Open House!
Calvary Lutheran Church, 36 Taylor Ave, East Meadow
11:30 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Humanist Chanukah Celebration & Luncheon at La Baraka
La Baraka , 255-09 Northern Blvd
12:30 pm - Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall , 1260 6th Ave , New York
4:00 pm - Early Bird Discount Ends 10/17! Sign up NOW for Vacation Arts at Gold Coast Arts Center
Gold Coast Arts Center , 113 Middle Neck Rd , Great Neck
9:00 am
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 29
📣 Great Neck Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- K.Vida Loca at K. Pacho Every Friday
K. Pacho , 1270 Union Tpke , New Hyde Park
3:00 pm - New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Pennsylvania Station , 4 Pennsylvania Plaza , New York
7:00 pm - SoundSwap: Live Music: A Holiday 'Hoot!'
Port Washington Public Library , 1 Library Dr , Port Washington
7:00 pm - Aquatic Center
Nassau County, NY Calendar - North Nassau Christmas Bird Count
North Shore Audubon Society , PO Box 763 , Port Washington
6:00 am - Curiosity Club (K-2)
Learn with Leah , 8 Manorhaven Blvd , Port Washington
10:00 am - New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Pennsylvania Station , 4 Pennsylvania Plaza , New York
12:30 pm - Samantha Fish
Brooklyn Bowl , 61 Wythe Ave , Brooklyn
7:00 pm - The Duprees
Lefrak Concert Hall , 153-49 Reeves Ave , Flushing
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi-looking for a snow plowing service and one that will put salt as well.
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you! (Nextdoor Great Neck Estates)
🗞 Nearby News
Manhasset
- Police Injured, 3 NYC Residents Arrested After Manhasset Traffic Stop: Police (patch.com)
- LIRR To See Fare And Toll Hikes, New MTA-Approved Policies, New Yorkers Voice Their Concerns (patch.com)
- Former Northwell Health sleep clinician Sanjai Syamaprasad admitted to secretly recording people since 2005, Nassau prosecutors say (newsday.com)
Port Washington
- Fernando Mejia, Port Washington bagel manager, recalls ICE detention (newsday.com)
- Newsday's top 50 girls indoor track athletes on Long Island this season (newsday.com)
North Hempstead
Ok Great Neck! 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
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