🌱 Zebra Rocks The Paramount + Student-Athletes Community Service

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Huntington Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Zebra, Fuzzbubble and Emerald Rising rock the Paramount.
• Weekend weather report brings cold temperatures but sunny skies.
• Winter sports teams at Huntington High School participate in community service project.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; winds subsiding. High: 43 low: 28.

Here are the top three stories today in Huntington:

1. Zebra, Fuzzbubble and Emerald Rising rock the Paramount. The groups have nearly five decades in the music scene and played to a sold-out crowd on Nov. 19. “It doesn’t surprise me when we sell out a room that size,” Zebra lead singer and guitarist Randy Jackson said following the group’s Nov. 19 performance at the nearly 1,600-seat Paramount in Huntington. “but the speed at which it sold out was surprising.” Click the link for photos and an event recap. (Greater Long Island)
2. Weekend weather report brings cold temperatures but sunny skies. Expect to wear your heavy winter coat this weekend, as temperatures will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. The good news is no snow is forecasted until Friday. (Weather.com)
3. Winter sports teams at Huntington High School participate in community service project. The students collected non-perishable items and all types of clothing, led by team captains. "We are proud of our teams for bringing their efforts into the greater community to make sure that those less fortunate have access to what they need this winter,” Huntington Superintendent James W. Polansky stated. “Additionally, we are beyond proud of Jessica for taking initiative. The holiday season is all about giving, but our students and staff have always been committed to doing so year-round. Just another characteristic of a very special school district community.” Athletic department officials and some coaching staff members delivered the items to Tri-CYA and Helping Hand Rescue Mission. (Huntington Patch)

Today in Huntington:

• Krampus Yule Extravaganza - Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. (Noon)
• Huntington Holiday Bar Crawl - Huntington Village. (3 p.m.)
• Leg Lamp Lighting in Huntington. (5 p.m.)
• Israel and the Middle East: A Presentation and Discussion with Kehillath Shalom Synagogue. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Huntington Animal Shelter: Sheila has finally been adopted. She will be going to a great home with a new brother named Cody! See how excited Sheila is in the link. (Huntington Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington High School varsity wrestling team won yet another match to improve their record to 6-0. They defeated Half Hollow Hills East, 60-13. Read the full recap in the link. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce: "We were so excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new location of Chick-fil-A in Huntington Station! They are located at 200 E Jericho Turnpike, Huntington Station, NY 11746 and we are very happy to have them as a part of our town." (Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Halesite Fire Department: With holiday craziness in full effect, the fire department is seeing an increase in cardiac related arms and CPR being performed on their runs. Check out the chief's most recent letter to residents in the link. (Halesite Fire Department via Facebook)
• Huntington Union Free School District: The Huntington High School varsity boys’ basketball program will be hosting a free clinic for Huntington UFSD boys in grades 4-8. It will be on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the high school gymnasium. (Huntington Union Free School District via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Knollwood Beach: "Hi Everyone! - I am reaching out to let you all know that I am a freelance photographer and offering gift certificates for the holidays in case anyone is interested. I do portraits on the beach, park or home and parties as well. " (Nextdoor)

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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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