🌱 Huntington Daily: Eid Celebration Friday + Local Job Openings

Hey, Huntington! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 59 low: 49.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Huntington:

1. Check out who's hiring this week in the Huntington area. In our weekly collab with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around Huntington. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply! (Huntington Patch)
2. Pets available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Huntington area shelters. Meet Kareem, Isaac, Keely and more this week. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on their picture to learn more about them and consider adopting today. (Huntington Patch)
3. Town of Huntington to host first cultural celebration of Eid on Friday. The celebration will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Huntington Town Hall. “We join Huntington’s Pakistani, Indian, Arab, and Turkish-American communities and all who observe this annual cultural celebration reflecting on acts of kindness, gratitude and generosity,” said Supervisor Ed Smyth. (TBR News Media)

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Today in Huntington:

• Cereal Challenge! Wear your HF Gear! — Harborfields. (All Day)
• Coindre Hall Advisory Board Meeting. (4 p.m.)
• Thespian Honor Society Induction Grades 9-12 — CSH Sr. High Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Celebrate Long Island's Young Professional Awards 2022 — Crest Hollow Country Club. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: Katie Browne and Gina Forte lead Huntington High School's girls' lacrosse past Bay Shore, 9-8. Browne scored her 100th point with three goals and Forte also scored three. (Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: Daniel Gale Sotheby's will be the honoree and corporate partner for the Townwide Fund's Gala. They will be celebrating 60 years in business! (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: The library has a ton of great events this month. You can check them out in the newsletter. The newsletter is available in the link. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cold Spring Hills: "Housecleaner — Please call or text Jennifer 631-664-7923. Excellent references to provide. Pet friendly. 🐶" (Nextdoor)
• D M, Neighbor: "Hi neighbors, any recs for a reliable, no frills landscaper? Not looking for anything fancy/specialized — just someone to mow my front and backyards a couple times a month which are both on the med-large side. Thanks!" (Patch)

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Featured businesses:

• Huntington Center for Performing Arts — (Visit website)
• IMS Online Inc. — (Visit Website)
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Events:

• Cub Scouts Pack 406 Spring Open House (May 6)
• Family Friendly Pro Wrestling Action (May 7)
• Hire A Pro to Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
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Announcements:

• National Football Foundation Honors Suffolk County Players (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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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