🌱Smithtown Light the Tree Pink Ceremony +American Legion Comedy Night

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Sunday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Smithtown Light the Tree Pink Ceremony.
• License plate readers are being installed on Long Island.
• American Legion kicks off Comedy Night and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 64, low: 46.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A Light the Tree Pink Ceremony will be hosted on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in support of survivors at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital located at 50 Route 25A in Smithtown. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. (Town Of Smithtown)
2. Twenty-two license plate readers are expected to be installed on various spots on the Southern State Parkway. According to officials, the readers will help police identify drivers with arrest warrants and give feedback on traffic situations. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. American Legion is hosting a Comedy Show and Fundraiser at its Smithtown post at 51 Juniper Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 22. Tickets are $30 per person. Comedians were invited by Laugh out Loud Productions. This event is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (Town Of Smithtown)
4. LaVida Massage & Skincare is expanding its steps in Smithtown. The company is opening a new spot on Terry Road with a grand opening on Friday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. Tours, free services, and giveaways will be offered during the event. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Kids Creatures of the Night at the Sweetbriar Nature Center. (5 p.m.)
  
• Italian Heritage Pasta Dinner at Knights of Columbus. (7 p.m.)
• The Lightning Thief at Smithtown Theater. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Every day we get in migrating birds that have collided with windows- many make it like this northern parula, but many others aren’t so lucky." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "So much life to be found in a drop of pond water!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "The men and women of the Smithtown Department of Public Safety offer our sincerest condolences to the men and women of the Southampton Police Department as well as the family of Chief Steven Skrynecki." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Our young patrons learned all how to make 3D prints at our All About 3D Printing program that was held in the Learn Lab." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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

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