🌱 Sachem Daily: Job Openings + Merrimac Students Practice Yoga

Good morning, people of Sachem! It's me again, Andrew Tessler, your host of the Sachem Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Occasional afternoon rain. High: 53 low: 45.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Sachem:

1. Merrimac Elementary students learn mindfulness practices through chair Yoga on SEL Day. On March 11, students participated in chair yoga to promote mindfulness, improve mind and body balance, increase focus and attention, increase flexibility and promote mobility. SEL Day celebrates the importance of social-emotional learning, and Yoga is a great outlet. (Press Release Desk)
2. Pets available for adoption at local shelters. Take a look at these adorable animals up for adoption at Sachem area shelters. If you see a potential pet that catches your eye, click on their picture to learn more about them and consider adopting today. Meet Bailey, Mercedes & more by clicking the link! (Sachem Patch)
3. Check out who's hiring this week in the Sachem area. In our weekly collab with ZipRecruiter, you can check out all the companies hiring locally in and around Sachem. If you see a job that interests you, click on it for more information and apply!(Sachem Patch)

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Today in Sachem:

• Spring Holiday Cookies: Sugarland Bakery - Islip Public Library. (9:00 a.m.)
• 3D Butterfly - Islip Public Library. (9:00 a.m.)
• National Healthcare Decisions Day - Hotline. (9:00 a.m.)
• Hop to It: Suffolk County Farm - Islip Public Library. (4:15 p.m.)
• Pet Pals: Suffolk County Farm - Islip Public Library. (5:15 p.m.)
• Strike a Pose! -Islip Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Building the Brooklyn Bridge: A Visual History - Islip Public Library. (7:00 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Sachem Schools: Check out the video of News 12 visiting Sachem Schools to learn more about the high school therapy dogs. It's been a huge success for the schools to deal with mental health issues. (Facebook)
• Sachem Library: Clifford popped into the library for National Library Week! Check out the video recap by clicking the link. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all 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!