Christmas day. St. Barnabas the Apsotle Catholic Church will celebrate Mass on Thursday, Dec. 25, at 7, 9 and 10:30a.m. and noon. There will no Mass at 10:15a.m. or 5p.m. on Christmas day.
Youth Christmas program. On Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., the Merrick United Methodist Church will have a youth Christmas program, followed by caroling and a party at 6p.m.
Christmas eve cantata. On Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 a.m., the Merrick United Methodist Church will have a Cantata Candlelight Service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 10:45 p.m.
Community
Events
North Merrick budget committee. North Merrick’s Board of Education is forming a Citizen’s Budget Advisory Committee. The committee reviews the draft district budget and suggests additions, deletions and modifications to assist the Board of Education in developing the final budget. Interested citizens should contact David Feller, superintendent of schools, at (516) 292-3694 as soon as possible.
Toy and donation drive. The North Bellmore-North Merrick Little League is holding its second annual Toy and Donation Drive, asking for clothing and unwrapped new toys for the Salvation Army and cash or supermarket gift certificates for local families in need. Donations can be made on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gunther Clubhouse at Bellmore Avenue and Logue Street in North Bellmore. For information, call (516) 781-7220.
Chanukah concert. Children of all ages will sing and dance at the Merrick Jewish Centre’s annual Chanukah Family Concert on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m., featuring bilingual singer, songwriter, early childhood educator and family entertainer Louie Miranda.
Chanukah ride. On Dec. 21, experience Chanukah by entering a 'time machine' to the years 167-165 B.C.E. This Spectacular Chanukah ride will feature a 10-seat wagon pulled by two horses through the streets of Merrick. Music, treats and surprises at every corner. Rides will take place at Chanukah Wonderland, followed by a Menorah Car Parade ending at Cammans Pond Park with the lighting of an eight-foot Menorah, sponsored by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Merrick.
Christmas party. On Monday, Dec. 15, the Catholic Daughters of Ct. Bishop Kellenberg 1756 will hold a Christmas party at Pompeii Restaurant in West Hempstead. Tickets are $32 per person. For more information, call Barrie Pinto at (516) 385-5159 or Rosmarie Pergolizzi 640-4418.
Merrick Library
Handpainting workshop. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 p.m., Irene Marchese will be teach how to handpaint a wooden serving tray. You will leave with a functional piece of art to keep or give as a gift. Materials fee: $15; checks only payable to “Merrick Library.” Registration began Dec. 2 for Merrick residents and will begin Dec. 16 for non-residents.
Computer Workshop. For children in grades four to six, on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 2-4 p.m. Using Microsoft Word, children will learn how to create greeting cards, letterheads, notepaper and more. Laptops will be provided, and children may bring their own CD or USB drive. Registration began Dec. 1.
Sweet treats. This teen program is just in time for the holidays. On Thursday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m. comes this creative candy workshop with chef Kristine Rissanen. You will make delicious S'Mores bars, chocolate peppermint bark and other tasty holiday treats.
North Merrick Library
Scrapbooking. Organize and decorate a photo album. For children in grades three to six with an adult on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration will begin Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Limit: 15 children. There will be a $10 materials fee per child payable at registration to cover the cost of an album, glue stick,tools and scrapbooking essentials. Children should bring 30 to 40 pictures to the workshop. Parents and children can unleash their creative potential through scrapbooking. Kristine Dugan and Larissa Simonovski will show participants how to create scrapbooks and design layouts using paper, fabric, stickers and other materials.At the end of this hour and a half class, participants will take home a personalized scrapbook.
Chocolate house teen program. On Sunday, Dec. 21, from 2-3:30p.m., make a delicious treat, a gorgeous table decoration or a fabulous holiday gift. Teens in grades seven to 12 will assemble and take home a one-pound chocolate house, decorated with candies, then wrapped in cellophane and tied with festive ribbons. There is a 15-person limit. Registration is ongoing.
Make a calendar. Design a calendar for the new year. For children in pre-K to second grade with an adult on Monday, Dec. 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration will begin Monday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. There is a 20-child limit.Children may bring favorite photos or pictures. Have fun decorating the 12 months of 2009 as you create your own personal calendar for the new year with Angela DePalma.
