🌱 Events In Smithtown + Petition To Increase Penalties In Hit-And-Run

Hello, everybody. Debora Whitehead here with your Sunday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on...

• Smithtown Historical Society Egg Hunt.
• Acting Summer Camp for kids at Smithtown PAC.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Windy in the morning; sunny. High: 52, Low: 32.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in town next weekend! The Smithtown Historical Society invites all "little bunnies" in the neighborhood to bring their baskets out to enjoy a fun morning at the barn! The fun starts at 10 a.m. on April 8. (Smithtown Historical Society)
2. Parents, stay tuned for the Summer Education Classes at the Smithtown PAC in July. Kids will work in musicals and learn acting techniques focusing on Disney songs. The workshop will go from July 10-28. Visit the link I've shared for more information. (Smithtown PAC)
3. The Smithtown Historical Society will host its 2023 Spring Village Craft Fair on Sunday, April 30. The event will be set up outdoors, featuring over 100 vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (LI Events)
4. A group of people who lost their beloved friend in a hit-and-run on Medford Avenue in Patchogue started a petition that may increase punishment for leaving the scene of a fatal accident. Visit here to learn about Nicholas Puzio's story and the petition. (LI News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month- Smithtown Library. (1 p.m.)
• Disney's Finding Nemo Jr. at Smithtown PAC. (1:30 p.m.)
• Spring Dance Extravaganza at Katie's in Smithtown. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• SSPJ School: "Congratulations to all who came out and supported the THF 5K Family Fun Run! Way to go Julianna in placing 1st in your age group! Let’s go owls!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Did you know the Smithtown Public Library has volunteer opportunities for teens? Kids in grades 6-12 can apply for several available positions. (Smithtown Public Library)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Congratulations to our April Bookmark contest winner! Emma's bookmark is available at all our Children's Department desks for the month of April. Stop in and pick one up!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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