🌱 3 Eateries To Try In Smithtown This Month + Free Narcan Training

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Smithtown. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• Three excellent eateries to try out in Smithtown.
• Boy Scout Troop 343 is hosting a 55th birthday community celebration.
• Help the police to find an identity thief suspect and more.

But first, today's weather: A heavy T-storm in the p.m. High: 81, Low: 69.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. EmpireStateExplorer blogger shares three tips for Contemporary American Cuisine restaurants worth trying in Smithtown. If you are feeling adventurous and want to try new taste buds, Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge, Aji 53, and Chop Shop Bar & Grill are on the list of must-go in the neighborhood. (Newsbreak)
2. Boy Scout Troop 343 (Hauppauge) is hosting a 55th Anniversary Reunion and Troop Court of Honor on Sept. 22. Festivities will be held at the St Thomas More Church at 6:30 p.m., followed by pizza and cake! For more information, visit here. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Police are asking the public's help to identify a man suspected of using a stolen credit card to purchase at Target. Police said the credit card belonged to a Commack resident. Visit a link I've shared, and if you recognize him, please contact authorities by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com. (TBR News Media)
4. A free Narcan Training Seminar heads to Smithtown on Thursday, Aug. 31, from noon to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Horizons Center Community Room. All details can be found on the Smithtown Patch webpage. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, August 10

• Kings Park Chamber of Commerce "Kings Park Rocks" Concert. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "You'll never guess who was admitted into our hospital last week… Another baby eastern cottontail with alopecia. What are the chances of receiving 2 rabbits within 3 years born furless?" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "When a child registered for the Summer Reading program, they put their name on a hand, and we decorated the Children's room with the hands. Check out how many children registered at our Kings Park Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)
• Long Beach Concert Series is this coming Friday, Aug. 11, with the Radio Flashback on the stage! The music starts playing at 7 p.m. at Long Beach Road in Nissequogue. (Smithtown Gov.)
• Patch: "Wow, House! $990K Smithtown home on 1 acre. Check out photos of this spacious Smithtown home in the story." (Patch)

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• Dinner in the Vines. (August 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.

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