🌱 Patch AM: Birch School Musicians Perform In Winter Concerts

Good day Merrick! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Birch School’s young musicians shine in Merrick winter concert
• Why some Merrick neighbors may ditch artificial trees this Christmas

Also on today's calendar: Symphonic Pops of Long Island in Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 29.
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Birch School Musicians Perform In Winter Concerts (patch.com) — Families and neighbors in Merrick packed into Birch School as fifth and sixth graders showcased months of musical preparation in the annual winter concert. Students performed in band, chorus and orchestra under the guidance of music teachers Robert Normandeau, Paul Graham and Tom Velsor, who helped them build confidence and tackle challenging pieces.
   

• Christmas tree prices rise due to tariffs (newsday.com) — Merrick shoppers are feeling the pinch of higher artificial Christmas tree prices, with at least one local considering switching to a real tree this year. The story explains how new tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees are driving up costs, shrinking store selections on Long Island, and pushing more residents to reuse old trees or buy real ones instead.
   

📸 Around Merrick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• La Michy Holiday Party -The Show: NEW YORK
  Sabor Latino, 95-35 40th Rd, Elmhurst
  10:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Centennial Winter Concert
  Roosevelt UFSD , 140 W Centennial Ave , Roosevelt
  9:30 am

Saturday December 13

• Varsity Cheerleading Competition
  Roosevelt UFSD , 4925 Merrick Rd , Massapequa
  10:00 am
• Lunch with Santa at Riko's Merrick
  Riko's Pizza , 68 Merrick Ave , Merrick
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Family Movie
  Bellmore Memorial Library , 2288 Bedford Ave , Bellmore
  2:00 pm
• Symphonic Pops of Long Island in Concert
  Levittown Hall , 201 Levittown Pkwy , Hicksville
  2:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Oceanside High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
  5:00 pm
• Boys Varsity Swim Meet vs. Carle Place HS/ Locust Valley HS/ Glen Cove HS
  Roosevelt UFSD , 201 President St , Hempstead
  5:00 pm
• Roosevelt Middle School Winter Concert
  Roosevelt UFSD , 335 E Clinton Ave , Roosevelt
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Little Engineers
  East Rockaway Public Library , 477 Atlantic Avenue , East Rockaway
  10:30 am
• Adult Craft: Stenciled Gift Bags (Point Lookout)
  Long Beach Public Library , 79 Lido Blvd , Point Lookout
  2:30 pm
• Crafty Owls: DIY Ornament
  Westbury Memorial Public Library Children's Programs , 445 Jefferson Street , Westbury
  3:30 pm
• Boys Varsity Swim Meet vs. Academy Charter School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 201 President St , Hempstead
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wantagh. Apply here.
• ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk (Buonadonna NY) Salary Range $16- $16/hr in Massapequa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

• Fire Commissioner results for the Five Towns and Atlantic Beach (liherald.com)

Freeport

• Freeport man indicted in Mercy Hospital assault (liherald.com)
• 14 Empire 8 Standouts Named to 2025 D3football.com All-Region Team (empire8.com)

Roosevelt

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-- The Patch AM Team

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