🌱 Patch AM: How Merrick’s own Alex Siegel earned a spot at Virginia

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In today's newsletter:

• How Merrick's own Alex Siegel earned a spot at Virginia

Also on today's calendar: Monthly Game Day - All are welcome!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
• Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Virginia Adds U.S. National Teamer Alex Siegel to Class of 2032 (swimmingworldmagazine.com) — A standout distance swimmer from Merrick Alex Siegel has verbally committed to join the University of Virginia's Class of 2032, continuing her academic and athletic career there. Siegel, a U.S. National Team open-water swimmer, trains with Long Island Aquatic Club and has already earned national medals and times fast enough for NCAA-level competition.
   

📸 Around Merrick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• DRO: First Two Days of Sukkot
  North Merrick UFSD Merrick, NY 11566
• Boys Varsity Soccer Away Game at Roslyn High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 475 Round Hill Rd, Roslyn Heights
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• E-cycling & Shredding Event →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 3737 Long Beach Road, Oceanside
  8:00 am
• Passport Day →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead
  9:00 am
• Monthly Game Day - All are welcome!! →
  St. John Lutheran Church, 2150 Centre Ave, Bellmore
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  10:30 am
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga II →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  10:45 am
Tuesday September 29
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Narcan Training →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 2550 Clubhouse Road, Merrick
  7:00 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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• Long Island Swim School — (516) 378-8467
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• Goshinkan Dojo — (516) 223-7233
• NY Axe Throwing — (631) 237-0050

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a snowblower repair person who will come to the house?
  It doesn't shift into 5th and 6th gear. Thanks! (Nextdoor Merrick)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Oceanside. Apply here.
• Elite Building Services posted a job opening for Cleaner in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

• Wallet Card with another Albatross Fence (blogspot.com)
• Student-athletes, coaches come together for Section VIII Unity Summit (news12.com)

Freeport

• Appeals court dismisses Freeport schools bid to claim ownership of Cleveland Athletic Field, ending legal battle (newsday.com)
• 2015 Toyota RAV4 For Sale at Carmart One - 516-219-8239 (longisland.com)
• (Undisclosed Address), Freeport, NY 11520 (zillow.com)

Hempstead

• Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What Long Island Residents Should Know (patch.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 for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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