🌱 Family Festival Returns To Kings Park + Smithtown Musicians Honored

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community. Today you'll read about:

• Save the date for a Family Festival in Kings Park.
• Smithtown Music Honor Society nominated the best in the State.
• Stony Brook opens facility at Smith Haven Mall and more!

But first, today's weather: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 83, Low: 72.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. Save the date for the Parish of St. Joseph Family Festival on Aug. 17-20. Festivities will be held at 59 Church St. in Kings Park, featuring food, rides, games, and more! (Smithtown Matters)
2. Stony Brook Medicine is now serving the public at a new facility at the Smith Haven Mall. The health services office takes over the previous Sears location. Besides seeing their doctors, patients can buy vitamin supplements at the site. (TBR News Media)
3. Congratulations to all Smithtown High School West Music Honor Society musicians for their nomination as the best in the state! The honors come from the National Association for Music Education. The group will display a special banner with the prestigious title this summer. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The Long Beach Concert Series is sizzling in the neighborhood! The next session is on Friday, July 21, at 7 p.m. The Dedications band brings the 50s/60s music to the crowd with a promising sing-along night at Long Beach. Notice this event is weather permitting with a rain date on Aug. 25. (Smithtown Gov.)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, July 20

• All Abilities Game Day at SmithLib in Kings Park. (10 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones at SmithLib in Commack. (10:30 a.m.)
• Thursday Night Cruise in Kings Park. (5 p.m.)
• Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series at SmithLib. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Smithtown Public Library is hosting an Introduction to Acupuncture program at the Nesconset Building branch on Thursday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to noon. This class is for those who want to discover alternative treatments to manage pain and other health issues. Andrea Blom is a licensed instructor and will lead the group with the Tree of Life treatment basics. (Smithlib)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Baby rabbit tutorial — It’s the year of the rabbit according to the Chinese calendar but it is also true for eastern cottontails here on Long Island." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "We’re so proud of these girls. Their run may have ended in the semi-finals, but they played their hearts out on the field, and they were gracious, wonderful hosts off it. Congratulations, ladies." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Please pray with us for excellent candidates and share this career opportunity with your church and contacts! Thank you!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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