Merrick, NY News & Events

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Photos: Nassau Class AA softball finals

Scenes from the Nassau Class AA softball finals between Calhoun and MacArthur.

Photos: Nassau Class AAA softball finals

Nassau Class AA baseball final photos: Bellmore JFK vs. Garden City (Game 3)

Sophia Nicastro pitches, hits Calhoun softball to Game 1 win in Nassau 'AA' finals

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Ferchland hurls Oceanside to victory in Game 1 of Nassau Class AAA championship series

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 31

Building Brain Healthy Habits

Jun1

The Alzheimer's Association of Long Island will explore practical strategies for healthy eating, physical activity, quality sleep and cognitive engagement and helps you create an action plan to build lasting brain-healthy routines, register starting April 27

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

Staying Safe on Our Streets

Jun2

The New York Coalition for Transportation Safety will discuss how to keep safe as a pedestrian and general traffic safety tips, register

Where

Freeport Memorial Library

144 W. Merrick Rd.

Freeport, NY

Phone

516-379-3274

Price

free

Website

freeportlibrary.info

Noontime Concert: Blue Angel

Jun3

Live outdoor musical performance by Blue Angel, held in Field #1 (enter off of Merrick Avenue at the Northwell Health Ice Center), weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

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