🌱 Patch AM: Noon Year's Eve and 10 more events

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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at East Meadow High School at East Meadow High School
• Noon Year's Eve
• Holiday at Hempstead Town, NY Calendar

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: P.M. snow, up to 1"; colder, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.
• Saturday: A bit of morning snow; windy, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.

📸 Around Merrick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 29

• Monday Dojo Beginner Yoga
  Goshinkan Jujitsu Dojo, 1754 Merrick Ave, Merrick
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at East Meadow High School
  East Meadow High School , 101 Carman Ave , East Meadow
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year's Eve
  The Merrick Library , 2279 Merrick Ave , Merrick
  10:00 am

Thursday January 1

• Holiday
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar , 1 Washington Street , Hempstead

Monday January 5

• Boys & Girls Varsity Bowling Match vs. Baldwin High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 2407 Grand Ave , Baldwin
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• 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
• Building Beats Happy Hour
  Mood Ring , 1260 Myrtle Ave , Brooklyn
  7:00 pm
• Magenta Moonlight
  Pinot's Palette , 2557 Hempstead Tpke , East Meadow
  8:30 pm
• Chris Botti
  Blue Note , 131 W 3rd St , New York
  9:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Aquatic Center
  Nassau County, NY Calendar
• Boys Varsity Wrestling Match at East Meadow High School
  Roosevelt UFSD , 101 Carman Ave , East Meadow
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Merlin was LOST on December 24, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL 32258 near Cozy Rest St. Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor N.Merrick)
• Facing inconsistent water temperature, Mason inspected the thermostat and heating system, then made the necessary adjustments.
  The Jacuzzi now maintains a steady temperature. I suggest Mason for anyone with heating problems, he’s reliable and efficient. (Nextdoor North Merrick)

• Aramark Corp. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Bellmore Union Free School District in Bellmore. Apply here.
• InstaSwim LLC posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Seaford. 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)
• 'They Were Family:' North Bellmore Family Mourns Loss Of Dogs In House Fire (patch.com)
• 'His Name Carried Weight In This Town:' Community Mourns Beloved Bellmore Mail Carrier, Farmingdale Man (patch.com)

Freeport

• Catholic Charities of Long Island Immigration & Refugee Services - Freeport, NY Patch (patch.com)
• Margaritaville at Sea Is Making a Big Change Onboard in 2026 (parade.com)
• New York Home Depot theft ringleader, who smuggling goods to Guyana, jailed (demerarawaves.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: I guess I’m out of time.
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