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Art Exhibit at RIPE Art Gallery May 9, 2015

May 5, 2015 9:52 am Comments Off

RIPE Art Gallery is honored to present a Solo Show by Sue Contessa, Opening on May 9, 2015, with a Reception from 4-7pm. Originally from NYC, Ms. Contessa now lives and maintains her studio on Long Island.
Sue Contessa’s mixed media canvases share qualities of both Action and Color-field painting. She approaches the picture plane with […]

Halesite FD Mother’s Day Plant Sale

May 4, 2015 10:54 am Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
I’m pleased to announce that the Engine Company will once again be hosting their Annual Mother’s Day Plant and Flower sale at the firehouse. Wonderful flowers, flats, and arrangements will be on sale May 8th – 10th. Raffles will also be available.
This event is not just for all the Moms in our lives….with the […]

Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival

May 3, 2015 9:00 am Comments Off

On May 3, 2015 from 12 to 4 pm at the Daniel W. Kissam house located at 434 Park Avenue, Huntington. It is free to the public and a great way to introduce spring, seasonal living, clothing production and traditional crafts to both children and adults. The Sheep to Shawl Festival is a fun and […]

15th Annual Tulip Festival – Sunday, May 3, 2015

May 3, 2015 8:41 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington’s Annual Tulip Festival will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 11AM – 4PM in Heckscher Park in Huntington. The free festival will have children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances on the Chapin Rainbow stage, presented courtesy of the Huntington Arts Council.

Heckscher Hatters Art Activity at the Heckscher Museum, 12:00 […]

PAL Members Enjoy NBA Basketball Game

May 2, 2015 12:21 pm Comments Off

Hundreds of members of the Suffolk County Police Athletic League enjoyed a fantastic opportunity to play basketball on an NBA court before watching a game at the Barclays Center last month.
Three hundred kids, between the ages of 6 and 18, from Huntington, Amityville, Bay Shore, Brentwood and Central Islip were accompanied by Suffolk County PAL […]

Local Letter Carriers to Collect Food on May 9

May 2, 2015 6:09 am Comments Off

From Alaska to Florida, and from Maine to Hawaii, on Saturday, May 9, U.S. Postal Service letter carriers across the country will visit homes and businesses in every city, suburb and town in America to collect food for what is the nation’s largest food drive.
“This is it. The day to make a difference. If ever […]

Brother Sun Performs in Centerport, May 2

May 1, 2015 12:10 pm Comments Off

Folk harmony trio Brother Sun performs during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s First Saturday Concerts series on May 2 at the Congregational Church of Huntington (30 Washington Drive, Centerport). The 8:30 p.m. concert is preceded by an open mic at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $25 ($20 for FMSH members) may be purchased in […]

Art in Marriage-Artist Reception

May 1, 2015 6:35 am Comments Off

Art in Marriage
Featuring the Work of
Arthur & Edith Bernstein
May 1 – May 18, 2015
Main Street Gallery

The Huntington Arts Council presents “Art in Marriage”,an exhibit featuring the sculpture of
Art Bernstein and afghans by Edith Bernstein.
Join us…..
Artist Reception
Friday, May 1, 2015
6-8:30 p.m.
Afghan Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 2015
1:30 p.m.
Both events take place at
Main Street Gallery
213 Main Street, Huntington
M-F 9am-5pm, Sat […]

Meeting on Crime, Government Accountability & Illegal Housing

April 27, 2015 5:25 pm Comments Off

From Steven Spucces of the Greater Huntington Civic Group:
Dear Members and Friends,
April 30th will be a Civic night to remember. Many of you have asked repeatedly, “I know things need improving in my Town HOW DO I HELP?” or “WHAT CAN I DO?” This meeting will answer those questions and more.
Please VIEW OUR SIMPLE AGENDA […]

Huntington Kicks Off Year-Long Commemoration of Civil War’s End

April 27, 2015 12:30 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington will kick off a year-long commemoration marking the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.
The first event took place on Friday, April 17, with a special reception at the historic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, which was built as a memorial to the 39 Huntingtonians who died in the […]