🌱 Band Of Bravest + Tree Lighting + Turkeys For Vets

Morning, Smithtown! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get your day started off right! Here's everything going on today in Smithtown.

First, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 42, low: 28.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Smithtown Center for Performing Arts presented a red carpet evening honoring Smithtown's Band Of Bravest. Smithtown Veterans walked the red carpet to watch the premiere of "War Stories", a documentary paying homage to local Veterans. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Town of Smithtown will hold its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Smithtown Town Hall, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a fantastic community-based event that includes live music, performances from our local school districts, delicious treats and a special guest from the North Pole, courtesy of Smithtown Fire Department. (Smithtown Patch)
3. The Town of Smithtown presented a proclamation to the local soccer leagues for delivering 350 Thanksgiving meals to Veterans. Town officials hand delivered two proclamations to SB Athletico and Middle Country Soccer Club for their efforts in fundraising and donating approximately 350 Thanksgiving meals to Veterans at the Northport VA. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Dinosaur Fun (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• We Love Llamas (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The before pictures can be seen on Instagram- The big reveal! Back in August, Stanley the box turtle came in after being run over by a car. It’s taken many months but what a transformation." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Are you still looking for plans for the family tomorrow? Join us for Frozen Jr. at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Frozen Jr. is the perfect show for families of all ages. Limited seats remain: #spac, #longisland, #smithtown." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "You may have noticed a big change to our marquee. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #spac, #longisland, #longislandtheatre, #savespac." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Daily? You can email me at diane.witek@patch.com.