🌱 Dirty Taco & Tequila To Open In Smithtown + Holiday Events For Kids

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Dirty Taco & Tequila is coming to Smithtown!
• Tender Years Treasury Children's shopping event.
• Holiday pottery sale in St. James and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 46, low: 41.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Dirty Taco & Tequila is coming to Smithtown. The new eatery is taking over the vacant spot left by The Greene Turtle at 716 Bypass in Smithtown. The restaurant is owned by Tom Cataldo Jr., who got the inspiration during his college time in Los Angeles. (Greater Long Island)
   
2. Tender Years Treasury hosted by the Smithtown Recreation Department is set for Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children can do Christmas shopping, cookie decorating, balloon sculpting and more at the Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center, 420 Middle Country Road in Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Those interested in acquiring ceramic objects can take advantage of the Holiday Pottery Sale hosted by The Brick Clay Studios & Gallery. The event is set for Nov. 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2 Flowerfield, Suites 57 & 60 in St. James. (Patch Events)
4. Nearby News: A man was arrested for stabbing his roommate in the chest over a loud music dispute. Police said Frank Liguori attacked the 31-year-old roommate because he played loud music at their residence on Merrick Road and Park Place. Liguori is facing assault charges. (LI News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• HSW - HS Family Connect Night - Smithtown High School-West. (All Day)
• Family Connect Night (Grades K-12) - Smithtown CSD. (All Day)
• Defensive Driving (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Craft Kits for Kids Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Sweetbriar is inviting the community to Jingle and Mingle at the Holiday Party for Wildlife on Saturday, Dec. 10, from Noon to 3 p.m. The kids will have the chance to take pictures and create crafts and to see the residents doing short performances. Food and refreshments will be sold at the event. (Sweetbriar Center)
• Have you heard about the Town of Smithtown Handyman Program for seniors over 62? If you are interested in doing minor housework for other senior citizens in the community, visit take a look at the Senior Citizens Home Maintenance Program guideline to learn all about this opportunity. (Patch)

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Events:

• Open House Tour NY's Most Sought-After Educational Experience for Pre-K - 8th Grade + Toddlers! (November 17)
• Free Seminar - Medicaid/Medicare, Home Care, Assisted Living, and Rehab/Nursing Care. (November 17)
• Holiday Pottery Sale! (November 19)
• The Holly Jolly Hollywood Holiday Party! Sal's return to LIVE lectures! (November 19)
• Live Pro Wrestling action returns to Bay Shore! (November 19)
• Comedy Night at Temple Isaiah of Stony Brook -Guaranteed to Laugh!! (November 19)
• 90’s Tribute Concert, Thanksgiving Eve! featuring STP, Rage/Machine, and Nirvana! (November 23)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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