🌱 Patch AM: How a Merrick mom became a district-wide Woman of Distinction

Hello again Merrick! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Merrick mom became a district-wide Woman of Distinction
• Which Merrick neighbor was just named a Woman of Distinction?

Also on today's calendar: You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
• Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Merrick's Allison Sussman honored as Woman of Distinction (liherald.com) — A Merrick resident, Allison Sussman, has been honored as a Woman of Distinction for years of service through Norman J. Levy Lakeside School's PTA and the Merrick Jewish Centre. Her work ranges from supporting local families to combating antisemitism and amplifying survivors' stories, and she hopes the recognition inspires more Merrick neighbors to get involved in community life.
   

• East Meadow resident among 'Women of Distinction' (liherald.com) — A regional Women of Distinction ceremony recently honored leaders from across Nassau County, including Merrick's own Allison Sussman. The event highlighted 14 women for professional achievements and community service, with organizers hoping their examples inspire more residents, including those in Merrick, to step into leadership and volunteer roles locally.
   

📸 Around Merrick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Merrick

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• You're Invited to the Childhood Reset Summit →
  Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Vendor and Craft Harvest Fair →
  St. John's Lutheran Church, 1 Van Roo Ave, Merrick
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Fall Finale Car Show →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1300 Lido Boulevard, Point Lookout
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  9:00 am
• Monday BMCE Beginner Yoga II →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  10:45 am
• Girls JV Soccer Away Game at Elmont Memorial High School
  Roosevelt UFSD, 555 Ridge Rd, Elmont
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown
  10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Wednesday BMCE Open Level Yoga →
  Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick
  9:00 am
• Tax Forum →
  Hempstead Town, NY Calendar, 221 N Village Avenue, Rockville Centre
  2:00 pm
• 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
Saturday October 17
• Walk For Epilepsy →
  Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Cashier Associate - Part Time in Freeport. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wantagh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Merrick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellmore

• 3 things to know about North Bellmore Public Library's fall programs and activities (liherald.com)
• 17-year-old leads effort to save Young Israel of North Bellmore (liherald.com)

Freeport

• Freeport's New Visions school the subject of glowing research case study (liherald.com)
• Freeport Chamber of Commerce holds 26th Annual Golf Classic (liherald.com)
• Appellate judge ends Freeport's Cleveland Ave. land controversy (liherald.com)

Hempstead

• NY State Police Issue 404 Tickets In Long Island Work Zones (patch.com)
• Chip City Closes + Popular Diner Expands To Babylon: LI Biz Roundup (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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