🌱 Huntington Holiday Spectacular Kicks Off + Nonprofits Need Help

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Huntington and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• Long Island nonprofits could use your help this holiday season.
• Huntington Holiday Spectacular brings holiday spirit to the Town of Huntington.
• Check out News 12's Oheka Castle Feature.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 55 low: 41.

Here are the top three stories in Huntington today:

1. Check out News 12's Oheka Castle Feature. The feature is part of its Road Trip: Close to Home series which features local destinations where you can visit and still feel like a tourist. There is a video in the link where you can watch the feature. (News 12 Bronx)
2. Huntington Holiday Spectacular brings holiday spirit to the Town of Huntington. "This year’s tree and celebration are in honor of the countless frontline workers that have fought to keep our community safe and make a gathering like this possible!" the Huntington Holiday Spectacular website reads. The nightly festivities begin today and include music, lights and surprises. The Holiday Spectacular will run until Jan. 10. (Huntington Patch)
3. Long Island nonprofits could use your help this holiday season. GivingTuesday is on Nov. 29 and is an opportunity to turn your attention to local nonprofits who are seeing a large decrease in small gifts. Click the link to see nonprofits you can donate to this holiday season. (Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Christmas Portraits with Santa on the Beach - Knollwood Beach. (1 p.m.)
• Family Wampum Workshop - The Whaling Museum. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Town of Huntington: There will be road closures today for the Town of Huntington's Holiday Parade from 4 to 11 p.m. Expect closure and delays around Huntington Village so be sure to use alternate routes to avoid delays. (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The Rescue Mission begins registering children this week for their Children for Christmas gifts initiative. They expect to give two gifts to nearly 1,000 children this year. New, unwrapped toys, and gift cards are acceptable donations! (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: The Huntington Public Library Cookie Exchange is back. It will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. You can register on the library website. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA): Consider donating to Operation Teen Santa this year. The TRI CYA expects to give 60 Huntington teens holiday gifts this year, so every donation counts. (Tri Community & Youth Agency (Tri CYA) via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you 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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