🌱 Huntington Daily: Pickleball Tournament + Heat Wave Coming

Hello, everybody! It's Sunday in Huntington and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Humid with periods of sun. High: 83 low: 74.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. Pickleball tournament in Melville draws a big turnout. The tournament was held at Sweet Hollow Park and was hosted by the Town of Huntington. The sport has gained popularity over the past few years, as anyone can learn and play with minimal equipment. Check out photos from the event in the link. (Huntington Now)
2. LLoyd Harbor man arrested after driving drunk and crashing with three girls in vehicle. Matthew Giblin, age 51, of Lloyd Harbor, struck a concrete barrier on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway while three children were inside of the vehicle, Nassau County Police said. He then dropped the 13-year-old girls off on the side of the road and left. Police tracked him down and he faces multiple charges. (Daily Voice)
3. Heat wave ahead for the work week. Get ready for consecutive 90-degree days this week, with Monday bringing heavy storms. Tuesday through Friday will be sunny, but very warm and humid. Make sure to stay hydrated and that your car fluids are all checked. (Weather.com)

Today in Huntington:

• Huntington Village Farmers Market. (7:30 a.m.)
• Sunday Funday at Besito!! 2 for 1 Margaritas. (Noon)
• Huntington Independence Day - Arsenal Village & Green. (Noon)
• MoveMed RX Goes Pink to raise funds for Pink Aid. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: The Ars Council held their opening exhibit for Uncommon Threads, Juror Patty Eljaiek. Check out photos from the exhibit in the link. (Huntington Arts Council, Inc. via Instagram)
• Huntington Public Library: "If you are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. To receive unemployment insurance benefits, you need to file a claim with the unemployment insurance program in the state where you worked." (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: Check out upcoming programs at the library this week. Head to their website to see what's going on. (Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center via Facebook)
• Jodi Marks, Neighbor: "Hi. Can anyone recommend a salon that does excellent hair straightening? Thank you" (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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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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