1. The South Merrick Community Civic Association will meet at Merrick Road Park at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. One of the hot-button issues is Merrick Road beautification. Head down there to join in the discussion. 2. The Bellmore American Legion is hosting a lecture on the civil war. The lecture will take place at the post from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. For more information, call (516) 785-2593. 3. The parking situation at the Merrick and Bellmore LIRR stations is continuing to heat up. See what your friends and neighbors thought of the idea here. Agree? Disagree? Sound off in the comment section below…

1. Last week, it was announced that a pilot program would start at the Bellmore and Merrick LIRR stations in which 10 percent of the parking field would be reserved for Town of Hempstead residents. Read about the new program here. Don't forget to take our poll or sound off in the comment section! 2. On Friday, Levy Lakeside School celebrated its 60th anniversary by dedicating an exhibit in its main hallway. See a photo gallery of the event at 5 p.m. on Merrick Patch. 3. The Reinhard Early Childhood Center recently hosted a Hop-a-Thon for muscular dystrophy. The school raised more than $3,000 …

1. An East Meadow man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a Hempstead man. Read the full story here. 2. A Calhoun High School graduate organized a fundraiser for Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in memory of his grandma. See the whole story and how you can help here. 3. Recently, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District announced it's pick for the new superintendent of curriculum and instruction. See what else took place at the meeting on Merrick and Bellmore Patch at 2 p.m. 4. Saturday is Cinco De Mayo! Patch has the scoop on all the specials around town! See …

1. More details have emerged in the case of the Bellmore murder-suicide. The victims have been named and the community has voiced their concerns. You can view more updates about the tragedy here. 2. A crossing guard was hit by a car in North Merrick on Wednesday morning. See where it happened and what police said about her injuries here. 3. Two new businesses have signed up to grab space in the developing East Meadow Commons shopping plaza. See what will be moving into the neighborhood here. 4. Love to learn different types of dance? Lydia Matabi Wilson of ugandaculturalartnetwork.com is …

1. Tragically, four North Bellmore children came home to find their mother dead on the kitchen floor and their father locked in an upstairs bedroom. Police believe this was a murder-suicide. To read the most up-to-date details, see the story here. 2. In Bellmore, the Town of Hempstead attempted to relocate a feral cat colony. After protests by some of the locals, the Town has put the relocation attempt on hold. See the full story here. 3. In case you missed it: Did you participate in Run with the Rams? Patch was there to cover the action. Check out some of our pictures and see if we caught …

1. The seventh annual Robbie's Run was held in Merrick on Sunday morning. Did you run it? Come back at 12 p.m. for finish line and event photos. 2. The attempted relocation of a Bellmore cat colony had more than 30 people protesting against Hempstead Town's plan to move the feral cats that live in Newbridge Road Park on Sunday. Read the rest of the story here. 3. In the Salisbury section of East Meadow, solicitors seem to be a major concern for homeowners. See how the East Meadow Community Organizations council is attempting to combat that here. 4. With budget votes on May 15, it is important…

1. Whether you attended Kids Fest or not, Patch has a video report about the Merrick Chamber's annual event. Come back at 5 p.m. to see what went on at the spring carnival. 2. Registration is open for the North Bellmore summer enrichment program. This program is open to students entering kindergarten throught 5th grade for any child who resides in North Bellmore School District. For more information, click here. 3. The East Meadow PTA Council will hold a candidates' forum on April 30 at the Campo Salisbury Center at 7 p.m. 4. Always dreamed about being a writer? You can with Patch blogs! E-…

1. There is still time to vote for your favorite place to get sporting goods! Head to your hometown Patch and vote until 9 a.m. Winners will be announced later today. 2. The East Meadow Library will be showing Money Ball at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Head down there to see the Emmy-nominated movie. 3. Need to get out of the house? The North Bellmore Library is hosting adult knitting at 4 p.m. Knitters are invited to join in and work on their projects during these Friday afternoon sessions. 4. The Merrick crime report is out! Come back at 10 a.m. to see what local crime happened in your neighborhood…

1. Want to see if you are going to be getting new neighbors? Merrick Patch's feature, SOLD!, will be posted at 10 a.m. See how much the homes sold for in your neighborhood. 2. Kennedy High School will be hosting a track and field invitational. Numerous running/jumping/throwing events, including pre-seeded heats, will be hosted. Medals will be awarded and there will be a variety of food to buy as well as t-shirts. 3. Registration for Torah for Tots at Temple Beth Am has begun. First class is Sept. 11 and there are two or three classes on Sunday each month until May. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. …

1. East Meadow School District was recently given an increase in State Aid for the 2012-13 school year. The schools are getting about 4 percent more. See all the details later on East Meadow Patch. 2. The Friends of the Merrick Library host an ongoing book fair at the Library Wing, 2369 Merrick Ave. on Wednesdays. The sale starts at 1:30 p.m. and books are available for as little as $1. 3. Get ready to Zumba! Head to the Bellmore American Legion at 6 p.m. to enjoy the latest workout craze. Can't make it? See the full schedule here. 4. Keith's Plumbing Heating and Drain Cleaning was recently …

1. Both East Meadow and Merrick Patches named Whiz Kids this week! See who East Meadow's is here and Merrick's Whiz Kid is here. 2. Bellmore restaurant Antonette's is having a two for $25 special tonight and every Tuesday night. Patrons get two salads and two entrees for $25. Head on over for some fun on a budget. 3. Speaking of eating out on a budget, Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off on April 22. See which East Meadow eateries signed up for the promotion here. 4. A kid from Kennedy will be representing the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District at the National Science and …

1. This week is National Library week! Take advantage to everything your libraries have to offer while your kids are out of school. It's a great way to meet new people, try new things and grab some good reads too! 2. A Merrick business owner was recently given the Trailblazer Award by Legis. Dave Denenberg. Come back at 5 p.m. to see who she is and why she won. 3. The North Bellmore Library's budget passed and trustee member was voted in. See all of the details here. 4. Where is your favorite place to buy sporting goods in your hometown? Nominate your favorite shop for this week's Readers' …

1. Kennedy High School's drama club will present the musical Damn Yankees on March 23and 24  at 7:30 p.m. and on March 24 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. The cost is $10. 2. A local author is striving to make his mark in the literary world. See who he is and what his book is about at 2 p.m. on Merrick Patch. 3. East Meadow Patch editor, Michael Ganci, is trying to continue his path to a healthier life. Read his most recent entry in his weight-loss diary here. 4. The North Bellmore Library is hosting adult knitting at 4 p.m. Knitters are invited to join in and work on their projects during…

1. On Tuesday, a carjacking in Hicksville lead a suspect to crash the vehicle into Fayette School after a police chase. The school was on lockdown and the suspect was apprehended. See all of the details here. 2. Zumba your cares away at the Bellmore American Legion on Wednesday! The bodies start shaking at 6 p.m. The fee is $10 for a walk-in or you are able to buy a class card. You can also join in the zumba fun in East Meadow. Click here for more details. 3. Calhoun Sports Boosters club has named another athlete of the month! Come back to Merrick Patch at 2 p.m. to see who it is! 4. Looking …

1. Calhoun students will be shaving their heads for a good cause on Tuesday – cancer. The school will host a St. Baldrick's event at 6 p.m. So far, the school has raised more than $21,000 for cancer. It's goal is $25,000. 2. Keeping up with the local crime? Don't forget to check the full crime report on your hometown Patch. 3. Pope Pius XII Council 4422 will hold a social meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. at St. Raphael’s in East Meadow. For additional information, please visit popepiusxii.com. 4. The Merrick Kiwanis Club will meet tonight at 6:45 p.m. at La Piazza. Interested in what the group is…

1. Legis. Dave Denenberg recently spoke about the initative to make the sewer system private at the North and Central Merrick Civic Association meeting. Come back at 5 p.m. to see what was discussed. 2. Recently, the Hempstead Town Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) decided  to reject the proposal from Sonic Drive-in, which is interested in occupying the space formerly belonging to Rita’s Ices at 1900 Hempstead Tpke. in East Meadow. Read the full story here. 3. Want to flex your musical skills? There is an open jam Monday night at K.J. Farrell's. The fun starts at 9 p.m. and all musicians are …

1. To mark the National Eye Donor Awareness Month, the Lions Eye Bank of Long Island at North Shore University Hospital will be holding a free program at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to educate the public about eye donation on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby. 2. Don't miss registration for Torah for Tots. Classes start in September and are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30am. Children are to be three to four years old and toilet trained. The cost is $75 for Temple members and $100 for non-members. 3. Woodland Middle School will hold a rec night for sixth grade students on …

1. Laughs for Alice – a Bellmore resident with stage four lymphoma – will be taking place at Brokerage Comedy Club on Thursday. The event starts at 8 p.m. and the cost is $40. There will also be a raffle and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Foster/Carter family. 2. In 2011, the Treehouse Cafe in Merrick shut it's doors. What should go into this Sunrise Highway space? Come back at 10 a.m. to tell us what you think should take over this vacancy. 3. East Meadow's PTA Council will hold an executive board meeting on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Campo Salisbury Center. 4. Was your …

1. Happy February 29th! This day only comes around once every four years, so enjoy it! 2. Speaking of leap year, Merrick's Left Coast Kitchen will be hosting a leap year party that will consist of meat, cheese, vegetables and beer. The cost is $50 for tickets in advance. Call (516) 868-5338 for reservations. 3. The East Meadow Library is hosting a blood drive Wednesday. Couldn't give at the Gunther School yesterday? Head down to the Library to give your pint from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please call beforehand. 4. The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is holding its monthly board meeting …

1. The South Merrick Community Civic Association will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Head down to the Merrick Road Park Clubhouse in order to see what is top of mind in your community. 2. Gunther School is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Give the gift of life! Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are always welcome. For info or to make an appointment please contact Annmarie Brogan at (516)783-9117. 3. Is your Clarke High School student interested in playing sports? W.T. Clarke High School will hold a "meet the coaches" night on Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m. 4. In case …