🌱 Catch Free Outdoor Movies In Suffolk + Summer Concert At SmithLib

Hello again, neighbors. It's Thursday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including updates on:

• Parks After Dark Series are sizzling! Check dates and times.
• Save the date: The Smithtown Historical Society Annual Garden Party Brunch.
• Dennis Cannataro Summer Concert Series is at SmithLib and more!

But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 75.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Parks After Dark Series are sizzling! There is a schedule of free movies for all ages in local parks throughout Suffolk County. Residents can visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov/movienight to check the schedule. So that you know, this event has seats available on a first-come basis. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Smithtown Historical Society announced the date for its annual Garden Party Brunch. The event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to support the animals living there. Every bit helps to keep the society's educational events and give the animals quality care. If you are interested in attending this event, check the details here. (Smithtown Historical Society)
3. This is a friendly reminder that the next 2023 Dennis Cannataro Summer Concert Series session is on Thursday, July 27, at the Smithtown Public Library. Bring your blanket or chair to enjoy Penny Lane performing the greatest hits of the Beatles! The show starts at 7 p.m. (SmithLib)
4. Niche recently released its annual list of the Best Places To Live in America, and eight Long Island communities ranked. Plainview, Great Neck Gardens, and Syosset are on the list with Grade A+ and 97 other American towns. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, July 27

• Thursday Movie of the Week - The Swearing Jar at SmithLib — Commack. (1:30 p.m.)
• Brady Rymer Summer Concert at R.J.O. Intermediate School. (5 p.m.)
• Game Night at SmithLib — Smithtown Building. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Smithtown will be opening a cooling center at our Senior Citizens Center located at 420 Middle Country Road." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Long Beach Concert Series is set for the hot weekend ahead! HooDoo Loungers will hit the stage on Friday, July 28, at Long Beach at 7 p.m. The band is well known for mixing classics with New Orleans Jazz. Remember to bring your chair or blanket! (Smithtown Gov.)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "In our Nature Sun Prints program, teen volunteers helped children create one-of-a-kind cyanotype art." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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