🌱 Students’ Ornaments Hung On National Tree + Paramount Is Number One

Hello, hello! It's me, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Huntington Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• South Huntington students' ornaments hung on Washington, D. C's National Christmas Tree.
• The Paramount named No. 1 worldwide club.
• Check out the most recent Huntington Police Blotter.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy. High: 39 low: 32.

Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

1. South Huntington students' ornaments hung on Washington, D. C.’s National Christmas Tree. The third grader's ornaments from Maplewood Intermediate School were chosen to represent New York in the America Celebrates ornaments program. "They were chosen out of the more than 4,400 schools in New York," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone wrote on Facebook. "Their ornaments will adorn 58 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree on the White House grounds."(Huntington Patch)
2. Harborfields band teacher Dan Bilawsky wins NYSSMA Music Educator Innovation Award. The award recognizes new and creative approaches to music education. He was presented the award by NYSSMA Immediate Past President David Brown and retired Harborfields School District Music Director and NYSSMA School Music News Editor Tom Gellert.(Huntington Patch)
3. The Paramount was named No. 1 worldwide. The venue had the most ticket sales in the world this year, according to concert data website PollStar. Have you been to The Paramount recently? If you have, let us know your opinion in the comments! (News 12 New Jersey)
4. Check out the most recent Huntington Police Blotter. The blotter includes arrests made from Dec. 4 through Dec. 10 in the Town of Huntington. Click the link to see full details on all arrests made. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Huntington Chamber Holiday Party - Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce. (5 p.m.)
• The Christmas Star - Huntington Public Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Union Free School District: The Blue Devils wrestling team went an impressive 4-0 at Locust Valley Duals. They are off to an unbelievable start on the season, and you can read about it in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• South Huntington Public Library: SHPL is collecting Toys for Tots now through Sunday. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in their bin in the lobby and help a child out this holiday season! (South Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Huntington: The Town of Huntington's Menorah Lighting Ceremony is less than one week away. The Menorah Lighting ceremony will include fire-juggling, music by well-known town musician Mr. Toby Tobias, festive balloons and chocolate gelt! (Town of Huntington via Facebook)
• Huntington Public Library: Head to the library on Friday for Movie Night and watch "Elvis.” The movie will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Auditorium. Click the link to watch the trailer. (Huntington Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Heckscher Park Gardens: "Holiday Open House at Ascension Wellness, 168 Main Street, Huntington Village. - Come shop and mingle at our Holiday Open House this Friday, Dec. 16th from 4pm-8pm. There will be food and drinks, specials, prizes and giveaways!" (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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