🌱 Commack Day Festival This September + Family Rescued From LI Sound

Hello, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes news about...

• Save the date for the Fourth Annual Commack Day.
• Students are granted scholarships through the library.
• Smithtown Horizons Counseling Center is hosting a free event and more!

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; warmer. High: 83, Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Save the date for the Fourth Annual Commack Day! The event is scheduled for Sept. 30 at the Hoyt Farm. This family community event aims to raise funds for the Commack Fire Department, the Commack Ambulance Corps, and the Eric Spinato Foundation. Details can be found on the Smithtown Patch calendar. (Smithtown Patch Calendar)
2. The Friends of the Smithtown Library Awards 15th Annual Scholarship granted two Smithtown students a scholarship. Congratulations to Smithtown High School East graduates Taylor Saar and Emerson Cozine for their academic accomplishments. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Smithtown Horizons Counseling Center is hosting a free event for the community on Sept. 8. All ages are invited to celebrate Recovery Month with fun activities for the family at the Branch Plaza (LA Fitness Shopping Center) from 4 to 7 p.m. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. First responders rescued a family on Long Island Sound after their boat capsized. The group of four from Brentwood was pulled from the water on Monday night. Luckily, the 17-year-old teenager called 911 to report the accident. Read the whole story here. (LI News12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Wednesday, August 30

• Community Coffee Hour in St. James. (9 a.m.)
• Terrific Threes at SmithLib. (10 a.m.)
• Meditation for Healing and Wellness at SmithLib — Kings Park. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children, and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight." (Patch)
• SSPJ School: "The Monte Building was buzzing with excitement today! Teachers are busy setting up their classrooms!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Stevie, Ozzy & Lennon exploring around the cottage." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Attention SCS 3rd to 6th Grade Parents: Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your children to learn and store up God’s Word in their hearts." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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