🌱Commack Day At Hoyt Farm + Assault On Middle Country + Craft Kit

Hello there, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters! Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 80, low: 67.

Our local sponsor has some great stuff to offer:

Looking for a realtor with deep expertise in the Smithtown area? Veronica Mannarino of Douglas Elliman has lived in our area for 35 years and has 18 years of experience in the local real estate market. Veronica has an excellent reputation with sellers and buyers, whether it’s using her interior and exterior home staging experience to prepare a home to shine, or helping buyers find the perfect home for their needs and budget. Visit Veronica here to learn more today.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. The third annual Commack Day is to be hosted in September. The community event will be hosted on Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve on Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out some scenes of last year's event here. (Commack Day)
2. Two suspects stole baby furniture from the Walmart located on Crooked Hill Road in Commack on Aug. 27. For those interested in other police activities in the area, access the TBR News Media Police Blotter. (TBR News Media)
3. Kiddos are invited to enjoy the Kidtivities pack filled with crafts, puzzles, games, and more on Tuesday, Dept. 6, at the Smithtown Public Library. Kits can be picked up at 9:30 a.m. in the Smithtown and Nesconset Buildings. No registration is required. (Smithtown Library)
4. The next session of the Smithtown Historical Society is set for Tuesday, Sept 6 at 5:30 p.m. Interactive goats will be on post for a fun 45-minute session. Tickets are $28 per person. (Google Events)
5. Nearby News: A Setauket man was stabbed eleven times during a physical confrontation. The incident took place at a Shell Gas on Middle Country Road. Jogger Matthew Ulloa was arrested and charged with assault. (LI News 12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Smithtown Underground's Summer Blockbuster Challenge (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "Mrs. Syrek is so excited that we are only 5 days away from our first day of school!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Straus Historical Society: "We are so excited to announce the publication of the August 2022 issue of the Straus Historical Society Newsletter!" (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Congratulations to Luke for completing our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Fantastic job!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Fitness 4 You — (Visit website)
• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring — (Visit Website)
• The Haydon Team at Realty Connect USA — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Montauk Seafood Festival. (September 10)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (September 17)
• 3rd Annual Commack Day. (September 24)
• Add your event

Job listings:

• Digital Media Manager (Details)
• Add your job listing

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Daily? Contact me at Smithtown@Patch.com.