5 Things You Need To Know Today

Books and a Blood Drive

May 9: 5 Things You Need to Know Today

1. Registration is open for a teen employment workshop May 17 at the Huntington Public Library. 2. The Huntington school board will meet at 7:30 p.m. 3. Sign up for a blood drive today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lloyd Harbor School. 4.Donna Diamond will lead a discussion of  "The Distant Hours," by Kate Morton at 11 a.m. at the Barnes and Noble store in Huntington Station. 5. Writers of all levels are invited to a workshop led by the Writers Guild tonight at 7 at the Book Revue.

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Huntington Helpers: Fostering Education in Ethiopia

Former Southdown Primary principal leads effort to provide books, training for children.

In a world of nearly 7 billion human beings, former Southdown Primary School principal Helen Boxwill proved once again that a single person can make a big difference. In this case, helping tens of thousands a world away. Her non-profit organization H² Empower, which aims to empower people through education and sustainable development, has focused its efforts on Hosanna, a rural agricultural area in southern Ethiopia with 30,000 school-aged children. When Boxwill first arrived in Hosanna in 2003, as part of a non-governmental organization (NGO) program called International Foundation for Education and Self-Help, she trained teachers to work with students, modifying their methods from lecture-based to more student-centered learning. To say …

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Budgets and 'Karate-Do'

March 23: 5 Things You Need to Know Today

Snow, snow, stay away. 1. The Book Revue hosts Ralph Nader at noon today as he discusses his latest work, "Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us." 2. The Station branch of the Huntington Public Library is offering a "karate-do" class at 4:30 p.m. 3. St. Anthony's boys tennis wll travel Huntington for a non-league match at 3:30 p.m. 4. The town planning board plans to meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. 5. Officials in Huntington school district  #3 are closing in on a draft budget to be presented to the public on Monday.

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Library Trustees and Sports Awards

March 21: 5 Things You Need to Know Today.

Spring has sprung; it just doesn't feel that way on this quiet, rainy--snowy?!-- Monday. 1. Struggling homeowners can get help tonight at a 7 p.m. seminar at St. Hugh of Lincoln church. Tips on managing finances and avoiding foreclosure are on the agenda; the event is sponsored by Councilwoman Glenda Jackson. 2. It's sports award night at Whitman High School, a ceremony combining fall and winter athletes. 3. The South Huntington Public Library trustees meet tonight at 7. 4. If you're in the market for a used vehicle, check out this auction for old school property. 5. Huntington Hospital invites residents to join in the fun with Huntington Hospital Night at the New York Islanders game against the Atlanta Thrashers, Thursday at 7 p.m. There'…

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Getting Outdoors With Hikes and Sports

March 19: 5 Things You Need to Know Today

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a supermoon... 1. Spring is almost here. Try getting out to a game of lacrosse or baseball. 2. Or this morning's St. Patrick's run, thanks to the Townwide Fund. 3. You can get ready for the warmer weather by going online to register for a town recreation card. 4. You can buy a rainbarrel at the East Northport "Walking for Water" event starting at 8:30. 5. If you must stay indoors but still want some exercise, there's always dancing at the South Huntington Public Library.

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Kids Planner: Feb. 25-27

Looking for something to do with the family? Check out what Huntington Patch has found.

Looking for some family things to do this weekend? Huntington Patch has put together some of the best things for you and your family to do this weekend. Conklin Museum Friday Feb. 25 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location:    2 High Street, Huntington Tea with Dolly and Me:  Children should bring their favorite doll and a tea cup. They will share stories about their dolls, create yarn dolls, do simple embroidery and make a toy. Refreshments to be served. For children 6-11 years old. Cost:   Admission $15.00 per child. Adults are $5 Phone:    631-427-3984 Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Friday Feb. 25, Ages 4-6 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. and Ages 6-9 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location:  Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor   Join our popular …

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Basketball and Closings

Feb. 21: 5 Things You Need to Know Today

B-ball for all, which beats shoveling snow. 1. St. Anthony's girls basketball plays at St. Dominic's today at 5:45. 2. Whitman girls basketball hosts Bellport at 6. 3. St. Patrick's Church is running a basketball camp, today through Thursday. 4. Town Hall is closed today. 5. The Huntington Library is open; South Huntington's is closed.

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Grab and Go

Kids Planner: Feb. 11-13

Looking for something to do with the family? Check out what Huntington Patch has found.

Looking for some family things to do this weekend? Huntington Patch has put together some of the best things for you and your family to do this weekend. Huntington Public Library: Saturday Feb. 12, 10 a.m. for grades 1-3 or 11:15 a.m. for grades 4-6. Location:  338 Main St., Huntington Details: The Long Island Chess Nuts are back! Learn to play chess or improve your game. Gain new confidence, learn new skills, and meet new kids while having fun playing the game of chess. Cost:  Free   Walt Whitman High School: Friday, 7:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 12 at 2 pm, Saturday Feb. 12 at 7:30 pm Details: The musical production of Fiddler on the Roof will be performed by Walt Whitman High School Location:  301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station Cost:  $8.…

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Get Out: Guide to Local Events

Huntington Patch has the information on places to check out this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Huntington Patch has put together some things going on for you to check out and explore. First Friday Art Show:  Friday Feb. 4, from 6 – 8 p.m. Location:  1038 New York Avenue, Huntington Station (Yankee Peddler) Go listen to live music by “Heart & Soul” featuring LoriAnn Lennon and Meghan Armstrong. This open house will offer a show and sale of work of many participating artists. Cost:  Free, Open to all Phone: 631-271-5817 http://huntington.patch.com/events/first-friday-art-show   First Friday at Heckscher:  Friday Feb. 4, from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location:  2 Prime Avenue, Huntington (Heckscher Museum of Art) They will be featuring the members of Flutissimo. There will be a flute quartet from 7:00…

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