Ayden Luchsinger, 3, and Alex, 4, rode the Frog Hopper at the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s Kids Fest last weekend.
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Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, third from right, gave a commendation to Merrick chamber leaders at the festival. From left were Ira Reiter, Andrew Nachamie, Margaret Biegelman, Rhoads, Randy Shotland and Mark Schussman.
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Sienna and Oliver Friedman, both 5, whirled around on a motorcycle-themed ride.
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Kayla, 6, and Michael Indich had a blast.
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Darren and Sammy, 7, Frank painted at the art table.
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Margaret Barna, of Barna Bee Honey, dressed in costume at the festival. Dozens of area vendors took part.
Thousands of children and parents filled the parking lot at the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station between Friday and Sunday last weekend for the Merrick Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kids Fest.
The event raises funds to provide college scholarships for students at Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District high schools — Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham — and chamber community-improvement projects. This year’s fair had rides and games galore, along with carnival food and family fun. For more, go to merrickchamber.org.
