🌱Brunch To Save The Calderone Theater + Suicide Prevention Fundraiser

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Branch to save the historic Calderone Theatre in St. James.
• Commack boy is working hard to help with suicide prevention.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 50, Low: 36.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. NYS Senator Mario Mattera calls out local community heroes to help save the historic Calderone Theatre in St. James. There will be a brunch on Sunday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are a suggested donation of $20 per person. (St. James Events)
2. Speaking of local heroes, a Commack boy is working hard to help suicide prevention. Harold Teller, 13, raised $8,000 to be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention through his "Hoops for Hope," a basket tournament. It's important to highlight the work our youth has been doing to make our society a better place to live! If you would like to support this cause, donate here. (Patch)
3. Long Island Newsday released an article about how Nesconset has attracted homebuyers due to its excellent school district and easy access to local parks. On top of that, the town recently approved an $8.7 million project to build an industrial complex on Lake Avenue South that is expected to host 30 companies. (Newsday)
4. Mark Sunday, April 30, on your calendar to enjoy the Spring Village Fair at the Smithtown Historical Society. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will sell crafts, jewelry, wood objects, food, and more! For those interested in being a vendor, fill out a form at depasmarket.com. (Facebook Events)

Today in Smithtown:

• Defensive Driving (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Indian Hollow Class Visit (Smithtown-Commack). (10 a.m.)
• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2 p.m.)
• ABC Yoga (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Dungeons and Dragons (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)
• Storytime Surprise (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Is it too early to share summer events? If you don't think so, save the date for the Whaling Museum to Host Craft Brewing Event on June 3! This outing is for those who are 21+ and want to join a beer-tasting adventure! For more info, visit the link I've shared! (HuntingtonNow)
• "Police have released pictures of three men wanted in an armed robbery onboard an LIRR train." (News 12 Long Island)
• SSPJ School: "Clothing Drive Success! Thank you to all who donated items and helped load the truck!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Congratulations to Abigail for completing our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Way to go!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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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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