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YOUR WEEK IN MERROCK DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 6

Happy end of 2023 and beginning of 2024! As we're in transition between the years, we're going to see lots of cold, cold weather, and even some snow coming up! But we should also have a fun week, with the New Year's Eve party, followed by a Polar Plunge to start the year off with a cool, cool chill. Happy new year, Merrockites! xx

FORECAST:

Sunday: 36°F / 22°F - mostly sunny

Monday: 31°F / 20°F - partly cloudy

Tuesday: 37°F / 25°F - sunny

Wednesday: 40°F / 28°F - partly cloudy

Thursday: 35°F / 20°F - snow

Friday: 31°F / 20°F - partly cloudy

Saturday: 28°F / 20°F - mostly sunny

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

January 3 -- Lucie Newman.

ON THE BULLETIN BOARD:

December 31 -- New Year's Eve Party.

January 1 -- Polar Plunge (ooc: January 1 - 5)

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT:

GULL'S LANDING -- the perfect little B&B along the coast, it's great for romantic getaways, a quiet evening for yourself away from the rest of the world or, in the case of this week, eating cookies while you enjoy warming up by the fire after a polar plunge!

A LITTLE EXTRA:

KINDNESS WEEKEND!

In collaboration with world kindness day on November 13th, we're encouraging everyone to spend November 10th through 13th just being kind. Whether that means giving a gift to someone, reaching out to talk to an old friend, or just saying kind words to someone on the street, use the time to just be nice. The world can always use it!

PLAY-OFFS BOUND!

Congratulations to the Merrock High School Rangers for making the play-offs this year for high school football. Games will be played on Friday, November 10th and Friday, November 17th, with the championship on Saturday, November 25th, depending on how far the team makes it. Good luck!

CINNAMON ROLL DAY!

CINCO DE MAYO!

NATIONAL PET DAY!

MERROCK EARTH CLUB!

Attention all kids! Our very own Chloe Nwokobia ( @chloenwckobia ) is starting up a youth group at the Community Center! The Merrock Earth Club is all about preserving the planet, and meets at the community center on afternoons on every other Thursday at 4PM. Here's a blurb to give you a rundown!

With a robust background in environment and sustainability prior to moving to Merrock, Chloe Nwokobia wants to educate children and the community about environmental issues. Chloe created Merrock Earth Club with the purpose of spreading environmental awareness, creating change and deepening understanding of our place in the world. Members have opportunities to discuss real-world issues regarding environment and be endowed with valuable leadership experience and ability to take initiative in our community. By being a member of Merrock Earth Club, you are making the world a better place to live!