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🌱 U.S Postal Service Job Fair + Cold Weather This Weekend

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Hey, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Sachem Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Today's issue includes...

  • Chippewa Elementary School students participate in inclusive basketball game.
  • U.S. Postal Service in Ronkonkoma to hold job fair Monday and Tuesday.
  • Weekend weather brings colder temperatures.

But first, today's weather:

Windy and colder. High: 36 low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Sachem today:

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  1. Chippewa Elementary School students participate in an inclusive basketball game. More than 20 Chippewa students participated in a clinic and game at St. Joseph’s College on Jan. 7 with their teachers and the women’s basketball team. "Throughout the day, students were smiling from ear to ear – making the event a slam dunk." (Press Release Desk)
  2. U.S. Postal Service in Ronkonkoma to hold job fair Monday and Tuesday. The job fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days and prospective applicants who would like a jumpstart on the hiring process may go to the Postal Service's website and apply. (Sachem Patch)
  3. Weekend weather brings colder temperatures. The high today will be 37 and Sunday will only reach 40 degrees. The good news is there is no rain or snow in the forecast. (Weather.com)

Today in Sachem:

  • Little Princess & Prince Ballet Class - The Ballet Center. (9 a.m.)
  • See a Shooting Star - Painting With A Twist. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Sachem PTA Council: "Had a great night with our Sachem peeps at Suffolk Region PTA’s Presidents & Principals dinner. Suffolk Region PTA" (Sachem PTA Council via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you around.

— Andrew Tessler

About me: Hi! I'm Andrew and I have been a Huntington resident for 7 years. I have lived in other countries and states, and my number one love is Huntington. I love health and wellness, traveling, stand-up paddle boarding, and of course going to restaurants and events throughout Huntington!

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