🌱 Huntington Daily: Weekend Events + Town Says No To Marijuana

Good morning, neighbors! Andrew Tessler here with a brand-new Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 57 low: 40.

Here are the top 3 stories in Huntington today:

1. This weekend's Events In Huntington area. Looking to get out this weekend with the family or your friends? We have compiled a list of events for you to check out and head out the home for some weekend fun. Huntington is the place to be during the holidays, and our newsletter event pick for the weekend is the Bright Lights Magical Holiday Celebration at the Vanderbilt Museum. (Huntington Patch)
2. How to keep your pets safe during holiday parties: Suffolk SPCA. As you gather with family for holiday parties, make sure to keep your pets safe. "With the Holidays approaching it is important to remember that many potential hazards face our furry friends," the SPCA stated. "Follow some simple precautions to keep your pets safe. This time of the year can be very exciting yet at the same time very stressful not only for you, but for your pets as well. That is why the Suffolk County SPCA would like to offer pet owners the following tips to help keep their pets safe during the holiday season." Check the link for the tips! (Huntington Patch)
3. Huntington Town Board opts out of marijuana sales unanimously. In a staggering 5-0 vote, the Huntington Town Board has opted out of marijuana sales. "As a quality of life measure, we've prohibited the consumption of marijuana on public property, including streets, sidewalks and parks, while opting out of the state law at this time to give the next Town Board the flexibility to observe the roll-out in other municipalities to determine whether or not a change of course would be beneficial to the Town," Lupinacci stated. What do you think of this decision, is it costing the town money or a good idea? (Huntington Patch)

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Today in Huntington:

• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration at Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium. (5:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Animal Shelter: "Our alumni Roxy came and dropped off a gift for her old shelter friends! She looks so good and has the best life! Thanks, Roxy!" (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Kevin Drake poured in 18 points and Max Rentsch added 16 points and 14 rebounds to pace the Huntington boys’ basketball team to a Suffolk League III win over visiting Smithtown East, 67-49. (Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: "These photos from the private reception for A Time for Reflection, Juror Barbara Applegate provide a small view of this beautiful show. Our gallery is open through this Friday from 11:00Am - 4:00PM. " (Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: Huntington High School students will have more options in the future after the Board of Education approved creation of Forensics I and Forensics II courses, effective in 22-23. (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "'Tis the season! Our Children's Department has so many cute holiday and winter books on display! ☃🎄" (Facebook)

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• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration at Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (December 17)
• DEC 17 Theodore’s Books Special Holiday Shopping Event in Support of Oyster Bay Historical Society (December 17)
• Big Apple Circus is NOW OPEN in New York City! (December 17)
• Meet & Greet Long Island local author Herman Mendoza (December 18)
• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration at Vanderbilt Museum (December 18)
• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration (December 19)
• Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD’s Sunniest Blooms (December 21)
• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration at Vanderbilt Museum (December 22)
• Bright Lights, a Magical Holiday Celebration (December 23)
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— 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!