Welcome to your weekly community bulletin for Huntington Station, NY, gathering the best local happenings, helpful reminders, and seasonal tips to keep your week on track.
This Week's Highlights: Jan 11 - Jan 17
- Sun Jan 11 - Winter Walk and Litter Clean-up at Manor Field Park, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Kick off the week with a brisk community walk and a quick trash sweep. Gloves and bags provided at the field house.
- Mon Jan 12 - Homework Help and Study Hall at the local library, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Drop-in academic support for grades 3-10. Quiet tables for exam prep.
- Tue Jan 13 - Youth Basketball Open Gym at the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School gym, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free shoot-around, coaches on hand for drills. Bring indoor sneakers.
- Wed Jan 14 - Winter Wellness Workshop, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. A neighborhood nurse discusses cold and flu prevention, hydration, and safe home heating practices.
- Thu Jan 15 - English Conversation Circle at the library, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Friendly practice for adult learners with volunteer conversation partners.
- Fri Jan 16 - Family Game Night at the community center, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. All-ages board games, chess tables, and hot cocoa. Bring your favorite game to share.
- Sat Jan 17 - Winter Farmers Pop-up, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Local honey, baked goods, winter greens, and handcrafted soaps. Live acoustic set 10:30 a.m.
Spotlight: Stay Active Indoors
Cold weather does not need to slow you down. Huntington Station offers plenty of indoor options: early morning lap swim at nearby town facilities, adult pickup volleyball in school gyms, and weekend public skating sessions at the Dix Hills ice rink a short drive away. If you prefer keeping cozy, the library hosts film screenings and crafting tables, while neighborhood studios offer drop-in yoga to stretch out winter stiffness. Check in advance for schedule updates and space limits.
Family and Youth Corner
Sunday storytime sets: Little ones can settle in for picture books and scarf play, with a sensory-friendly session midweek. Teens can sign up for a coding club trial this Thursday afternoon, or join the creative writing circle Friday right after school. Looking for service hours? The community center maintains a list of weekend opportunities including pantry sorting and park stewardship; participants receive confirmation forms.
Community Notes
Coat and mitten drive continues through the end of the month. Drop clean, gently used winter wear at labeled bins at the library and the community center. Snow season reminder: when flurries arrive, park on the odd or even side of the street as posted so plows can safely pass. If you are traveling by train this week, allow extra time for salty sidewalks near the station and consider slip-resistant footwear.
Later This Month
Mark your calendar for these January dates in Huntington Station:
- Mon Jan 19 - MLK Day of Service Meet-Up, 9:30 a.m. Brief rally followed by small-group volunteer projects including neighborhood cleanup, card-writing for seniors, and pantry support.
- Wed Jan 21 - South Huntington School Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Topics typically include midyear academic updates and winter program logistics. Public comment period near the end.
- Sat Jan 24 - Winter Nature Talk, 2:00 p.m. Learn to identify local birds by call and silhouette before spring migration.
- Thu Jan 29 - Small Business Roundtable, 8:00 a.m. A practical discussion on winter marketing, staffing, and storm contingencies.
- Sat Jan 31 - Community Coffeehouse, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Open-mic poetry, acoustic sets, and storytelling to close out the month.
How to Make the Most of the Week
Layer up, carry a refillable bottle, and plan short, bright daytime walks between errands. Consider a neighborly check-in with anyone who could use help shoveling or a ride to the store. If cabin fever hits, grab a day planner at the library desk and map out two winter goals: one for wellness and one for community service. Huntington Station keeps warmest when we show up for one another.
