🌱 Blood Drive At Tavis Hall + Homes For Sale + Art Group At Library

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Help save lives on Aug. 25 with a Blood Drive hosted at Travis Hall in Kings Park. The event is organized by Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and will run from 1 until 7 p.m. For more information, please call 631-854-3900. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Michele Russo was nominated as the new assistant administrator for Special Education and special services for the Smithton School District. Michelle has been working in the special needs department for 24 years. (Smithtown School District)
3. Nearby News: A man is facing charges for pointing a laser at a police helicopter on Jericho Turnpike. According to police reports, the helicopter was flying in the area when a green laser was pointed at it from the Edgewood Motel by the 32-year-old Lance Lee, who was arrested. (Patch)
4. For those looking for houses on sale in the Smithtown area, Patch has a list of the five newest properties in the market. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-John P. Cardone (Smithtown Library-Kings Park). (9:30 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Killer Reads Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Sea Life Silhouettes (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Registration for our Theatre Education Program Fall 2022 Classes is now open! Spots are limited - register today to secure yours!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• TBR News Media: "Meet the Reboli Center’s August Artisan of the Month: Julia Vogelle." (TBR News Media)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hidden Ponds: "Looking for someone to clean my dryer air duct. - I’ve had it done three times in a year and it keeps clogging up due to birds." (Nextdoor)

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• Host A High School Foreign Exchange Student. (Details)
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• Office Space for rent in Stony Brook (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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