🌱 Five New Homes For Sale + Concert Honors Late Choir Director

Welcome back, Huntington! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Check out five new homes for sale in the Town of Huntington.
• Concert held after three years in the making to honor life and legacy of choir director.
• Warmer temperatures return for the work week.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and breezy. High: 53 low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntington:

1. Check out five new homes for sale in the Town of Huntington. These homes are all hot on the market and range in price and location. Click the link to see photos and learn more about each listing. (Huntington Patch)
2. Concert held after three years in the making to honor life and legacy of choir director. Half Hollow Hills East High School Auditorium was filled with former students who came from all over the country to take part in the concert that honored James F. Haefele, the man they called "Mr. Haef." Haefele passed away from COVID-19 during the beginning of the pandemic. "It's overwhelming and was really touching to see these alumni come together... and just hug each other," said James Haefele's wife, Laurie Haefele.(News 12 Bronx)
3. Warmer temperatures return for the work week. The unseasonable temperatures continue through Friday as we will be seeing sunny skies and 50 degrees and up all week. Friday is the only day of the week looking like rain, with a 75% chance. Enjoy the warm days while you can! (Weather.com)

Today in Huntington:

• HACEF Scholarship Applications Available Online. (All Day)
• Evanston’s Living History Documentary Screening - Cinema Arts Centre. (3 p.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Janelle Brooke Photography. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: In their first national appearance, the Huntington Highsteppers have made it to the national finals. Congratulations ladies! (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library's outreach team visited the Sunrise Assisted Living facility last week to spread some early Valentine's Day cheer. See photos of their visit in the link! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: Artworks Virtual Academy begins today at 2:30 p.m. The academy offers vocation and educational digital art and design. There are only three spots so register now. (Spirit of Huntington Art Center via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Register for the interactive webinar 'One Hour for the Earth with Carbon Crew' on Zoom. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. More information available in the link. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenlawn: "Need a painter? - Need railings installed? Need some other home improvements? I’m your contractor. Message me." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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