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Before retiring from over 30 years as physical education teacher, Lynn Hefele taught in every building in the Huntington Union Free School District. She coached both volleyball and track and field, and was recognized for her excellence by being named the SHAPE America Eastern District Read More …
This summer, the South Huntington Public Library unveiled a garden. The SHPL Learning Garden, made up of four raised beds behind the building, will be used to teach patrons of all ages about organic gardening and nature. Right now, the beds of the Learning Garden Read More …
With school out, more hours of sun, and an emphasis on restoration, summer is slated to be the perfect time to relax. But for some, work, childcare, and jam-packed schedules don’t allow that dream of unwinding to become reality. Sitting down to read amidst it Read More …
Greg Moglia, Huntington resident and award-winning poet, is speaking at Book Revue Thursday about his book, a new collection of poems: A Man Is Not Supposed To Give In To Tears. Moglia is an adjunct professor of philosophy of education at New York University, in addition Read More …
The writer of over 15 contemporary romance novels, Huntington born-and-raised author Jeannie Moon is a teacher, librarian, mother, and self-proclaimed “romance cheerleader.” Moon said that romance literature isn’t always well received. “It’s gotten a lot of names,” she said of the genre. “People think it’s Read More …
Libraries across Long Island, and across the country, are celebrating science, space, and literacy with the “A Universe of Stories” summer reading initiative. Each year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program selects a theme and provides libraries nationwide with reading program materials geared toward early literacy, Read More …
Breaking in a glove, going to a game, Little League — baseball lends itself to creating traditions and fostering bonds between parent and child. In their new book, Glove Story: Fathers, Sons, and the American Pastime, local authors A.J. Carter and Mark Rosenman explore how Read More …
Looking for places to share your existing work, or meet like-minded people in an environment where you can create something new? Huntington is filled with writerly opportunities. Here are just a few June events for writers of all walks and abilities. On Monday, the Long Read More …
This week’s interview features Hometown Helper David Obey, who’s entering his 10th year of volunteering with Long Island’s Family Service League. The Project: There are two programs I volunteer for through Family Service League. One is working at The Community Thrift Shop, pricing donations. Family Read More …
This week’s featured Hometown Helper is Irene Sniffin, a longtime Huntington Historical Society volunteer. The Project: Irene began at the Huntington Historical Society manually indexing the Long Islander from 1839-1862, without any help from computers. Irene has also assisted, and continues to assist, with genealogical research, cataloging, Read More …
Alyson Richman is an international bestselling novelist with local roots. She spoke about her latest novel, The Secret of Clouds, at Book Revue on Friday night. “I’m thrilled to be back at Book Revue; it truly is my community book store,” Richman said in an Read More …
As lifetime friends with a desire to unite their school communities through a common cause, Emily Sullivan (15, Half Hollow Hills West), Gianna Tantillo (15, Half Hollow Hills East) and Julia Johnson (15, St. Anthony’s High School), have collaborated their charitable efforts with Kids Need Read More …