🌱 Free Kids Summer Fest At Hoyt Farm + Tick Safety Class At SmithLib

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Kids Day at Hoyt Farm.
• Smithtown Public Library Tick Safety Workshop this weekend.
• Summer concerts and other events in the neighborhood this weekend!

But first, today's weather: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 86, Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Township residents are invited to bring their families out to enjoy the Kids Day at Hoyt Farm. This event is set for July 16 at 3 p.m. There will be five shows that mix magic tricks, puppets, comedy juggling, and more! For more information, access here. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. The Smithtown Public Library brings Tick Safety and Awareness to the community on Saturday, July 15. Learn to protect kids, animals, and yourself from ticks and other harmful bugs. The class starts at 11 a.m. at the Smithtown building. (Smithlib.org)
3. The Smithtown Booster Club Summer Camp is at full speed! Kids are engaged in different sports under the leadership of Smithtown School district coaches. Please access the link I've shared to see what some neighborhood kids are doing this summer! (Smithtown Patch)
4. Friendly Reminder: Local bands will take the crowd back to the 80s at the Deepwells Farm Summer Concert on Saturday! The music starts playing at 2 through 8 p.m. at 2 Taylor Lane St. on July 15. Click here for more information. (Smithtown Gov.)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, July 15

• St. James Farmers Market — Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (9:00 AM)
• Rosé & Summer Wine Tasting at The Wine Guy. (1 p.m.)
• Long Island Tabletop Saturday Games at Smithtown Presbyterian Church. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "How do you know if the baby bird you found is a fledgling or a nestling! Watch this tutorial and find out!" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "'RENT' is coming to the main stage Sept. 16 - Oct. 22! Auditions will be held at SPAC, July 25-26! There are 525,600 reasons why YOU should be a part of this production. So what are you waiting for?!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Please be advised that the gas dock at Long Beach will be closed tomorrow, July 14. It will reopen Saturday, July 15. We apologize for any inconvenience." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)

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