Fatal Crash on LIE + Smokey Joe's Cafe + Responders Remembered

Happy Monday, neighbors! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get this day started off right! Here's everything that's happening in and around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Go inside Smokey Joe's Cafe at the John W Engeman Theater Northport. Smokey Joe’s Cafe officially opened and runs through Sun., Oct. 31, 2021. The show is directed & choreographed by Deidre Goodwin (Broadway: A Chorus Line, Chicago; TV/Film: “Chicago,” “Every Little Step,” “Ocean’s 8,” “Chicago Med,” “Pose,” “30 Rock”). (Times Square Chronicles)
2. Police have released details on a fatal crash in which four others were hospitalized that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened Sunday, Sept.19 at around 5 a.m. in Plainview. (Daily Voice)
3. Wow House: $1.529M Smithtown home with pool, walk-out basement. Take a 3D virtual walkthrough of the house! (Smithtown Patch)
4. Smithtown - Responders Remembered Park Memorial Naming Ceremony Sept. 18. Twenty years after the tragedy of 9/11 almost 300 names will be added to the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Wall. (smithtownmatters.com)

Today in Smithtown:

• MTP - Meet the Teacher Night Grades 3-5. (12:00 a.m.)
• Golf Outing September 20. (9:00 a.m.)
• Baby Steps (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:00 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• IAB Meeting - Smithtown Csd. (3:00 p.m.)
• Getting Started with Brainfuse JobNow (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7:00 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: TONIGHT the Long Island Community comes together to SAVE THE SMITHTOWN THEATRE! Please come on down to support our cause. If you can't make it, a donation of any amount is greatly appreciated. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org.(Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: Lets get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!!! Fall soccer ! (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: After our first rehearsal the other day, we are confident in saying you do NOT want to miss this magical production. Tickets are on sale NOW. Bring the whole family to SPAC for Frozen Jr. this holiday season. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org. (Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: Community Shares: After-School Snacking! We want to know what you are snacking on when you get home from school or work! Avery in our development office LOVES his PB&J. Don't forget to tag us in your after-school snacking photos. (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: Limited spots remain for our TEP classes! Registration is still available but don't wait. Contact us today to register. Classes begin this week. #spac #smithtown #smithtowntheatre #theatreeducationprogram #theatreeducation #frozenkids. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Smithtown Library LearnLab grand reopening Tues, Sept. 21. (Smithtown Library)
• CHOCOLATE 101 with Ursula XVII. (September 22)
• A Taste of Greece food event. (September 25)
• BSA's Touch- a -Truck! (September 26)
• KPY Basketball Registration is Open! (September 30)
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• Now hiring LPN's! Come join an AMAZING Team! (Details)
• Now hiring ! HHA's, CNA's, PCA's-Call or stop in today! (Details)
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— Diane Witek

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