🌱 Walt Whitman Shops Handmade Fair + Woman Accused Of Yard Sale Theft

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Huntington and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news about...

• Cold Spring Harbor offers a variety of fall activities.
• Handmade Fair is coming to Walt Whitman Shops this weekend.
• Suffolk Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing a handbag and cash from a Commack yard sale.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 68 low: 48.

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Here are the top four stories in Huntington today:

1. The Handmade Fair is coming to Walt Whitman Shops this weekend. Custom creations by Long Island's artisans will be sold at the mall's Center Court from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Click the link to see some of the items available for purchase. (Huntington Patch)
2. Cold Spring Harbor offers a variety of fall activities. Whether you love nature, or want to go birdwatching, there is something for everyone this fall. Check out News 12's feature of Cold Spring Harbor on Road Trip: Close to Home. You can watch the video in the link. (News 12 Bronx)
3. Suffolk Police searching for woman accused of stealing handbag and cash from a Commack yard sale. The woman stole the handbag and over $900 from a yard sale on Cross Bow Lane in Commack on Saturday, Sept. 17. Police reported the incident on Tuesday and ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-221-TIPS. They are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. (Daily Voice)
4. The annual Town of Oyster Bay Supervisors 5K Run is set for Saturday. “The Supervisor’s 5K Run, held in partnership with the Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC), is a unique event that has become an important tradition in the lives of hundreds of runners from throughout the community,” Supervisor Saladino said. “It is widely known for its scenic and challenging course through historic Oyster Bay. It also serves as the official kickoff event to the annual OysterFest, which will make its highly anticipated return for the first time since the pandemic.” The run starts at 9 a.m. and is $35 for pre-registration and $40 at the race. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Huntington:

• The Whaling Museum's Walking Tours: Harbor Haunts. (6 p.m.)
• Alcoholics Anonymous Virtual Meeting. (6:30 p.m.)
• Annual Fire Prevention Open House - Huntington Fire Department. (7 p.m.)
• Jeff Beck "Live in Concert" - The Paramount. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Helping Hand Rescue Mission: The fundraising thermometer has been raised to $310,000. Helping Hand thanks everyone who has donated and got them one step closer to having their kitchen rebuilt after the flooding! (Helping Hand Rescue Mission via Facebook)
• The Townwide Fund Of Huntington: Don't forget to register for the Townwide Fund of Huntington's 2022 Thanks4giving Run. The run will be on Thursday, Nov. 24. (The Townwide Fund Of Huntington via Facebook)
• Huntington Arts Council, Inc.: If you are looking to get clear on your brand identity, the Arts Council has an event for you. Who Am I to You? Identifying Your Brand to Effectively Reach Your Goals + Build an Audience: Presented by Suzanne Paulinski, will be held on Oct. 26 from 4 -6 p.m, in person at Huntington Arts Council & via Zoom. (Huntington Arts Council, Inc. via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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