1. The Friends of the Merrick Library do some pretty special things for the library and volunteer their time to do so. The monthly meeting is Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Head down to figure out what you can do to help.
2. Welcome to the first spring rivalry of the year. Calhoun is taking on Mepham in a cross-town boys rivalry on the lacrosse field. The game starts at 4 p.m.
3. SEPTA is having a professional join the group to speak about the importance of play for children. Psychiatrist Dr. Bradford Tepper will be on hand at Old Mill Road school starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
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4. The Merrick School Board held a meeting Tuesday at Lakeside School. See the coverage right here at 2 p.m.
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