🌱Comedy Night At Governor's Club In Smithtown + Students Help Orphans

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smithtown Daily. Let's get this week started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on in town, including updates on...

• There will be a comedy night at the Governor's Comedy Club on Dec. 31.
• Students help orphans in Ukraine.
• Are you celebrating Hanukah? Tips to have a great celebration and more!

But first, today's weather:

Windy with plenty of sunshine. High: 41, low: 27.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. For those looking for a New Year's Eve outing in Smithtown, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a comedy night at the Governor's Comedy Club on Dec. 31. The fun is scheduled for 10 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast is included with the tickets. You can visit here if you would like more information. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
2. A Polar Express exhibition was set up at St. James Elementary School. A photo gallery shows the little ones enjoying treats while visiting different stations dressed in pajamas. It is good to see members of our community being merry and bright during the season. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Smithtown students are on a mission to ensure that the orphans in Ukraine will have a merry Christmas. Losing a parent can't be forgotten, but having a team of supporters can ease the grief. The community is helping fifty-two children with toys, socks, clothing and treats. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Are you celebrating Hannukah? If so, Long Island News 12 has a fun list with tips on music, food, and family activities to celebrate the best of the Jewish holiday. You can visit the link if you'd like to check it out. (LI News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Skills: Getting Started with Mac at Smith Haven Mall. (10:30 a.m.)
  
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Long Island’s December Book Club at Jack Dolan's Irish Pub. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• All will be bright at the Smithtown Brookside Multicare Nursing Center! The facility features a Musical Light Display on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. Photos with the characters from the movie "Frozen" will be available at 7 NY-25 A in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch Events)
• For those attending the Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 20, bring an unwrapped toy to help a child in need and earn four tickets to participate in a raffle to win entrances to visit the Suffolk Lantern Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society. (Town Of Smithtown)

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