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Suffolk County Opens Cooling Centers

July 16, 2013 5:24 am Comments Off

With the National Weather Service forecasting high temperatures, County Executive Bellone has asked that Suffolk County residents take it easy during the next few days and follow the experts’ advice on how to “Beat the Heat.” Suffolk County will also open cooling centers for Suffolk County residents beginning July 16th at 12:00 noon.
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New Event Series At Engeman Theater

July 15, 2013 7:03 am Comments Off

John Engeman Theater will hosting a series of comedy nights and other special events.

Alternatives for Children Offers Special Education Preschool

July 15, 2013 6:15 am Comments Off

Alternatives for Children, a local preschool offering special education for children ages three to five with special needs. During his visit, Lupinacci toured the school, met with faculty and staff and spent time with the students.

Rare Baseball Film Footage at Cinema Arts Centre

July 14, 2013 6:38 am Comments Off

The program includes rare film footage including Stan Musial’s 3,000 hit (at Wrigley Field), Babe Ruth’s last game as a regular (1934), Jackie Robinson relaxing at home in 1956 after his final season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Roy Campanella: Portrait of Courage (1958) and Sandy Koufax’s retirement press conference in 1966, a Hollywood charity game with Buster Keaton and Jack Benny – – plus much more (app. 120 minutes of video).

Huntington Street Festival Will Include Food, Music, Fun and Free Miniature Golf

July 12, 2013 8:23 am Comments Off

The event, which will span Depot Rd from New York Avenue to East 5th Street, will showcase a wide range of live music, multiple local food and crafts vendors along with free children’s games and activities. Station Sports will be providing Free Miniature Golf as part of the day’s festivities.

Opening Reception of the “Landscape” Exhibit

July 12, 2013 7:08 am Comments Off

The Huntington Arts Council invites you to join them tonight (Friday) for the opening reception of the “Landscape” exhibit at the Main Street Petite Gallery. Juried by Jane McGraw-Teubner, this exhibit showcases the work of 27 artists. The reception will be from 6-8 p.m. and is open to all.

Breakfast to Mark 60th Anniversary of Korean War’s End

July 12, 2013 6:56 am Comments Off

The Town of Huntington and its Veterans Advisory Board invite Korean War Veterans, their families, local businesses and all other interested people to a special breakfast Friday, July 26 commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War.

Arena Players Present Shakespeare Festival in Vanderbilt Mansion Courtyard, Treasure Island For Children

July 12, 2013 6:46 am Comments Off

The Arena Players Repertory Theater will present three productions this summer at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum: William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, Mari Fratti’s thriller, Victim, and the Arena Players Children’s Theater delight, Pirates of Treasure Island.

Greenlawn FD Battles House Fire

July 12, 2013 6:37 am Comments Off

Volunteers from the Greenlawn Fire Department responded to battle a house fire on Broadway near Lantern Street, Wednesday night, July 10, at about 10:20 p.m.

Funds Available For Child Care Providers Impacted By Superstorm Sandy

July 12, 2013 6:27 am Comments Off

$200 million in federal funds for rebuilding, repairing and renovating child care facilities.