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🌱 Patch AM: Need immigration help near Merrick? See what services are available now.
Coming up on the Merrick Patch calendar: Monday Dojo Beginner Yoga

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:
- Need immigration help near Merrick? See what services are available now.
Also on today's calendar: Noon Year's Eve and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Merrickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 23 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; afternoon snow, temps: high: 29, low: 27.
- Saturday: A bit of morning snow; windy, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services - Merrick, NY Patch (patch.com) — Immigrant and refugee families in and around Merrick can access Catholic Charities of Long Island’s DOJ-recognized Immigration & Refugee Services for help with paperwork, employment, and resettlement. The program offers tailored case management, English support, school and benefits guidance, and job readiness, with a special focus on Ukrainians paroled into the U.S. seeking stability and independence.
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📸 Around Merrick
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick
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★ Featured events ★
- Monday Dojo Beginner Yoga
Goshinkan Jujitsu Dojo, 1754 Merrick Ave, Merrick
9:30 am
Monday December 29
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Other local events
- Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at East Meadow High School
East Meadow High School , 101 Carman Ave , East Meadow
9:30 am - Noon Year's Eve
The Merrick Library , 2279 Merrick Ave , Merrick
10:00 am - Holiday
Hempstead Town, NY Calendar , 1 Washington Street , Hempstead - Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Baldwin High School
Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
5:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
Monday January 5
📣 Merrick Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Christmas Specials — Thom Thom
Thom Thom Steak & Seafood , 3340 Park Ave , Wantagh
2:00 pm - 🎶 Live Music Every Thursday 🎶
Rooftop 32 at Kaseys Kitchen & Cocktails , 23 N Park Ave , Rockville Centre
2:00 pm - Holiday Hip Hop Skate Party
United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
7:00 pm - Spices Negril Bingo & Trivia Night
Spices Negril Restaurant & Lounge , 1084 Grand Ave , South Hempstead
7:00 pm - Best of Brooklyn Stand-Up Comedy
The Tiny Cupboard Comedy Club & Board Game Bar , 10 Cooper St , Brooklyn
8:30 pm - Children's Kwanzaa Storytime in Black
Roosevelt Public Library , 27 W Fulton Ave , Roosevelt
3:00 pm - Cheap Skate
United Skates of America Roller Skating Massapequa , 1276 Hicksville Rd , North Massapequa
4:30 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Merrick PatchAM possible:
- Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life! - Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services — (631) 608-8282
Legal Counseling & Immigration Law Services /Representation
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Marwan Jaser - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Insurance Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Merrick. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Ice Cream/ Shake Machine Technician in Merrick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellmore
- Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services - Bellmore, NY Patch (patch.com)
Freeport
- Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services - Freeport, NY Patch (patch.com)
Massapequa
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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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