🌱 Kura Barn Closes + The Last Word Opens

Good day, people of Huntington! Andrew Tessler here with today's edition of the Huntington Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 52 low: 37.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington:

1. The Last Word has modern Peruvian fare, cocktails in Huntington. Looking for a new place to check out in Huntington Village this weekend? Head on over to The Last Word for some Peruvian food and unique cocktails. The Last Word opened this fall at 13 Wall St. (Huntington Patch)
2. Enjoy picturesque paths and miles of scenic nature trails at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. There are only a few weeks left of outside activity weather, so make sure you take full advantage of everything Huntington has to offer. Head on down to Caumsett Park for some fall foliage , walking, and beautiful nature trails. The park is a short ten minute drive North of Huntington Village. (News 12 Bronx)
3. Pioneering, 46-year-old Japanese restaurant closes. Kura Barn has officially closed after 46 years in business. The Japanese restaurant became a staple right outside Huntington Village, located on New York Avenue. It was a cozy spot to take your family or significant other, and Kura Barn will surely be missed! (Newsday)

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Today in Huntington:

• K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (All Day)
• HUNTINGTON TAG SALE by Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan. (9:30 a.m.)
• Coffee House Jam - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. (7:00 p.m.)
• Walking With Whitman featuring Barbara Ann Branca and Bryan Gallo. (7:00 p.m.)
• WS Photo Re-take Day - Cold Spring Harbor Central School District (All Day)

Huntington Patch Notebook

• Huntington Union Free School District: "It looks to be a fierce battle when the Huntington High School and Bellport football teams collide on Saturday afternoon in a Suffolk Division II semifinal game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. " (Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: "Next week is Veterans Day and what better way to thank those who have served than by writing them a letter. Our Letters to Veterans Program is an ongoing program and we collect hundreds of letters throughout the year." (Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: "You asked and we answered! After several requests for higher reading level books, we now have a cart in our children's room of books leveled Q-Z." (Facebook)
• Spirit of Huntington Art Center: "The Spirit of Huntington Art Center hosted ArtAbility, Long Island’s Largest Special Needs Art Show, in collaboration with partner organizations to showcase the power of creative expression." (Facebook)
• Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center: "We have these and other titles in honor of Native American Heritage Month on display in our Reading Room." (Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: "Nearly 1,000 runners are already registered! Remember that we will not have a bib pick up in advance and day of access will be extremely limited - so register by November 14th to ensure your bib is mailed to you on time!" (Facebook)

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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!

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