🌱 200 Trees To Be Planted In Smithtown + Dirty Taco Coming In May

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including news on:

• Learn how Smithtown officials are Celebrating Arbor Day 2023!
• A new eatery is coming to Smithtown!
• Saturday events and more!

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Saf-T-Swim Smithtown

Visit Saf-T-Swim Smithtown - Long Island's #1 Swim School

Swim season will be here before you know it! Make a splash at Saf-T-Swim Smithtown's larger facility. This newly remodeled location features two warm water swimming pools, a blow dry bar, two viewing rooms and changing areas, plus much more!

Experience their specialized swim programs like Adaptive Aquatics, a new 1:1 program that utilizes a specific structure that helps swimmers with special abilities achieve milestones or their new 4:1 group lesson program where kiddos can socialize while learning fundamental water safety skills!

Saf-T-Swim Smithtown is located at 7 Browns Rd., Nesconset & is open seven days a week.

Now, today's weather:

Breezy; morning mist. High: 70, Low: 57.

Business owners and marketers in Smithtown: Do you want to build awareness with local customers? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown officials are Celebrating Arbor Day 2023 by planting 200 spring trees in the neighborhood! The action brings awareness of the importance of trees in the community. Arbor Day will be observed on April 28. If you want a tree planted in front of your residence, contact the town at the Department of Environment and Waterways at DEW@smithtownny.gov or (631)360-7514. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. Dirty Taco & Tequila is taking over the Green Turtle location in Smithtown. Owners shared the great news on a Facebook post. The new eatery will open in May, serving signature tacos and tequila. (Greater Long Island)
3. The town of Smithtown is hosting its Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Collection event today at the Smithtown Municipal Services Facility in Kings Park. This event is for Smithtown Township residents only. This year, attendees who dispose of propane tanks or mercury-containing devices earn a $5 dollar Home Depot gift card. (Smithtown GOV.)
4. For those who want to enjoy the warm weather in Smithtown, there is an Old Time Baseball game today at the Smithtown Historical Society starting at 11 a.m. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. Visit www.brooklynatlantics.org to check the team's schedule. (Smithtown Historical Society)
5. Commack School District announced Alise Pulliam is the new executive director for instructional technology. Pulliam will assist teachers and students in learning how to use advanced software and other technologies to enrich their curriculum. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Write On, Jr. (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• BIG BELLY QUE's 3rd Anniversary All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Bash. (12:00 PM)
• Titanic Tea (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce announced that the ribbon cutting/grand opening date for the Barkgata Pet Hotel & Spa is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. The new business is opening at 99A Lake Avenue South in Nesconset. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
• Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help in finding the three men who police said stole from an Islandia shop in November. (Patch)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "It’s Spring, and you know what that means! Lots of overwinter releases! The three southern flying squirrels are now free, they have a new apartment complex, and they can choose to stay or find new accommodations." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• ‘The Psychic Godfather Rise To POWER’, by Jason Donegan — (Visit website)
• Fitness 4 You — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Solo Joe & Friends: MTV Unplugged style concert. Light Rock, Country, Pop, Big Band. 40’s-90’s! (April 22)
• Village Idiot of Lake Grove Welcomes Expressway Jam 4/22/23 (April 22)
• Add your event

Featured gigs & services:

• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Details)
• Add your gig or service

Featured job listings:

• JOB Needed as live-in companion/caregiver as of 5/1/23 (NOFO) (Details)
• Add your job listing

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Patch newsletter? Contact me at Smithtown@Patch.com.