Community Corner

This Week in Merrick

  1. The South Merrick Community Civic Association (SMCCA) will host a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Merrick Road Park Clubhouse, which is located at 2550 Clubhouse Rd. County Executive Ed Mangano will be on hand to discuss several issues. Click here for more.
  2. Legislator David Denenberg will host a community meeting regarding issues related to homes, elevating homes Town of Hempstead permit requirements, insurance and FEMA assistance will be discussed. This will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 28 at the Merrick Library.
  3. The Ni Na Healing Arts Center is hosting a meditation center on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. For more information on pricing and on the program, click this link.
  4. Young Peoples Theater and The Merrick Theater and Center for the Arts is showcasing the show "Hairspray".  The shows will be held on Monday, Jan. 28, and Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
  5. On Tuesday Jan. 29, the North Merrick Public Library will host a program about how to grieve your assessment. The program will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 516-571-6219.
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