We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Basket of Hope – Together we will honor lives lost to mental health and substance use challenges, including Shaun La Macchia and Dominick Peluso. 

We’ll also recognize this year’s honoree Hira Ruskin, who will present the Dominick Thomas Peluso, III Mental Health Advocacy Award.

Enjoy a night of amazing raffles benefitting mental health & substance use treatment.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club
2000 Raynors Way
Smithtown, NY

Cost: $175. For information for Tickets and/or Sponsorships CLICK HERE

The post 3rd Annual Basket of Hope – CN Guidance and Counseling Center appeared first on Huntington Matters.

High Arts Showcase XXII Visual Exhibition is the Huntington Art Council’s annual student exhibition featuring the work of 11th and 12th grade students from the JOURNEY Program’s partner schools. 

Juror – Sydell Glasser, Art Teacher, Floral Park Memorial High School.

HAC Mission: The Huntington Arts Council enriches the quality of life of Long Islanders with programs and services that address the needs and interests of artists, cultural organizations and the community.

PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

Cold Spring Harbor CSD
Commack UFSD
Harborfields CSD
Huntington UFSD
Kings Park CSD
Northport – East Northport UFSD
Plainview – Old Bethpage CSD
South Huntington UFSD
Westbury UFSD

Journey Arts in Education – Student Exhibition
Exhibition March 31, 2026 – April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reception – April 17, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Huntington Arts Council
Main Street Gallery
213 Main St
Huntington, NY

The post High Arts Showcase – Huntington Arts Council – Free appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, “What the Deep Water Knows”. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. 

About the Author: Miranda Cowley Heller was raised in New York City and Cape Cod. Her debut novel The Paper Palace was a number one New York Times bestseller in the US, a Sunday Times bestseller in the UK, and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize. She has worked as a senior vice president and head of drama series at HBO, developing and overseeing such shows as The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Deadwood, and Big Love, among others. This is her first poetry collection.

Thursday, April 22, 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Virtual

To Register for this Free Event and ask the author questions CLICK HERE

The post Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions – Miranda Cowley Heller – Free appeared first on Huntington Matters.

~ Wellness Matters: Celebrates Earth Day ~ 

Dr. Dawn’s medicine as a Naturopathic Doctor is rooted in NATURE.

Come join us April 22nd: EARTH DAY PARTY! FREE EVENT!

MATCHA CACAO drinks, nutrient dense food & more.

Connect with nature & experience TRUE WELLNESS!!

To Register for this Free Event CLICK HERE 

For cooking class, Thermography and Massage only call 631-470-9470

The post Earth Day Party – Dr. Dawn – Free appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Long Island is our home, but it is also the home of hundreds of different species of wildlife too! 

In this program you will meet some of the reptiles, mammals and birds that call Long Island home. Learn about their unique adaptations and explore their role in our local ecosystem.

Get the inside scoop on why these animals came to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and learn how you can help other animals like them on Long Island!

The post Earth Day at Caumsett with Volunteers for Wildlife – Free appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Join us for a feel-good floral workshop where creativity, community, and a great cause come together! 

Enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere with light bites and refreshing drinks as you design your own bouquet to take home, guided step-by-step through simple floral design techniques.

This special fundraiser supports Kiwanis International and helps provide resources for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, so very stem you place contributes to something truly meaningful. 

All materials, light bites and complimentary beverages are included. Spots are limited, so make sure to grab yours early!

Come out, create something beautiful, and be part of something that truly matters. 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Agency (Huntington Real Estate Agency)
229 Main St.
Huntington, NY

Cost: $35 
To register CLICK HERE

Special thank you to our sponsors: • Keats Insurance Agencies • Nationwide Mortgage Bankers • Kiwanis Club of Dare Boldly • The Flower Barn

The post Floral Arrangement Workshop – Give Back While You Create appeared first on Huntington Matters.

SOLD OUT: Join Town of Huntington Historian Robert C. Hughes and Town Archivist Antonia Matteou for this 250th themed bus tour inspired by George Washington’s 1790 Tour of our town. The bus will stop at a few of the historic properties during the tour. 

Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Meet – Flanagan Center
423 Park Ave
Huntington, NY

Cost $50 -The ticket includes bus tour, access to historic properties, a 250th commemorative coin, a lite lunch, afternoon coffee and dessert. 

To register CLICK HERE. 

This event is supported by the Town of Huntington Jo-Ann Raia Archives, Town Historian’s Office and the Huntington Historical Society. This event is sponsored by Andrew P. Raia Huntington Town Clerk and the 1653 Foundation.

The post SOLD OUT: Washington’s 1790 Tour of Huntington (Bus Tour) appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Long Island’s Best has been a hallmark of the Museum’s educational programming for three decades, showcasing the outstanding work of over 2,000 high school students from across Long Island.

What began as an annual exhibition of outstanding student work has become a lasting tradition⸺one that recognizes excellence while nurturing the next generation of creative thinkers. Long Island’s Best continues to be the only juried exhibition for Long Island high school students that provides the opportunity to exhibit in a museum.

Students are challenged to select artwork on view in the Museum as the inspiration for their own work, making creative connections with the generations who have come before them. The Heckscher encourages students to think outside the box as they work in a broad range of media, styles, and subjects. Students also write artist statements explaining their creative process. This year, 63 public and private schools submitted students’ artwork for jurying. 402 entries were received, and Consulting Curator Meredith A. Brown and guest juror Aaron Feltman selected 84 pieces for display.

This anniversary exhibition celebrates its remarkable legacy. Visitors are invited to view archival memories and watch video footage featuring reflections from past exhibiting students, teachers, guest jurors, and more. The exhibition also highlights numerous alumni who share where their journeys have led—from careers in the arts to paths shaped by creativity in countless other fields. Together, these stories reflect the lasting impact of arts education and the power of early encouragement.

March 29, 2026 – May 3, 2026
OPEN Thursday through Sunday
12:00PM – 5:00PM

The Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave
Huntington, NY

The post Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum 2026 appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Valhallan Esports has Pokemon Trading Card Clubs on Thursdays, at 2 times to fit your schedule. 

A kid-only environment where players can learn and enjoy popular trading card games like Pokemon.

Thursdays
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Valhallan Esports Huntington
400 W. Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY

Cost: For More Information call 516 696-7766, or email huntingtonnyus@valhallan.com

The post Pokemon Trading Card Club appeared first on Huntington Matters.

Join the Chamber celebrating Old Fashioned Rx as they officially join the Northport Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony! 

Meet owners Matthew Flaherty and Steven Zachariadis and discover a family pharmacy that delivers care the way it should be — friendly, knowledgeable, and always going the extra mile.

Old Fashioned Rx offers full-service pharmacy care along with delivery, curbside pickup, gift wrapping, special ordering, fax and notary services, plus a wide selection of over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, and gifts.

Enjoy 10% off the entire store all day! 

Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Old Fashioned Rx
1019 Fort Salonga Road
Suite 2
Northport, NY

RSVP CLICK HERE

The post Old Fashioned Rx Ribbon Cutting – Northport Chamber of Commerce – Free appeared first on Huntington Matters.