🌱Eagle Scout Recognition + Sweetbriar Center Renovation Plan + Events

Morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 86, low: 68.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Ryan Schlossberg made it to the next level, earning the rank of Eagle Scout due to his efforts in making the community a better place to live. Legislator Robert Trotta, who represents Smithtown in the 13th Legislative District, congratulated Schlossberg. (LongIsland.com)
2. Smithtown resident Elizabeth Ostrove is the new chief financial officer at the King Kullen's Grocery Co. Her nomination was granted after a King Kullen board of directors meeting, where she earned the most votes to take the position. (Smithtown Matters)
3. A renovation plan for the Sweetbriar Nature Center on Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown is under discussion. According to Smithtown Supervisor Edward Wehrheim, the investment for the project would surpass $1 million. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Young actors and actresses are invited to bring their talents to the Education Summer Theatre program at the Smithtown Center Performing Arts Center. Registration is now open for the sessions from July 11-29. (Patch)
5. For those looking forward to celebrating the July 4, Suffolk County towns have festivities scheduled for all. Take a look at Patch's list of events around the Smithtown area. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Teen Take and Make — Wooden Beach Sign (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Engineering Challenge (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Kindness Kids (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Not all theaters have four walls! Elephant & Piggie's musicals will be performed outside the Smithtown Historical Society throughout July. The shows are based on the Mo Willems' books that have been a favorite among young readers. Check the schedule of the events here. (Patch)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Mila and Sienna read 1,000 books before Kindergarten! Congratulations to both of you!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "We know you have the answer to this one! 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' opens on July 2. Get your tickets today!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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