🌱 Free Minor Home Repairs For Senior Citizens In Smithtown + Events

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Today's briefing includes:

• Learn about the Smithtown home repairs for senior citizens.
• Stay tuned for the new changes in the town's code.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Some sun; breezy in the p.m. High: 61, Low: 38.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Volunteers for the Smithtown Senior Center assisted senior citizens with 1,067 minor home repairs in 2022. The program has been excellent for the community and is financed by the town and the Suffolk County Offices For The Aging. For more information or to request help, please contact the Smithtown Senior Center at 631-360-7616. (Newsday/subscription required)
2. Smithtown is considering changing the town's code to prevent the construction of assisted living buildings in residential areas. Residents voiced their concerns in Tuesday's public hearing held at the Town Hall. Supervisor Ed Wehrheim stated that changes require the board's vote. The proposal comes after a developer applied to build a facility on the Bull Run Farm. This is a developing story and updates will follow. (News 12 Long Island)
3. Help Suffolk Crime Stoppers to locate shoplifters in the neighborhood. Police are searching for a male who stole merchandise from Target on Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack and also for two suspects who were shoplifting at the Macy's store located inside the Smith Haven Mall. Visit here to see pictures of the suspects. Call 1-800-220-TIPS with any information. (TBR News Media)
4. Finding Nemo will be on the Smithtown Performing Arts Center stage until Saturday, April 8. If you are looking forward to having fun with the kiddos during spring break, enjoy this hilarious adventure of Marlin looking for his son Nemo who is busy exploring the ocean. For tickets and to check the full schedule, visit www.smithtownpac.org. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Richard Kramer (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month (Commack Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Tai Chi for Balance (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Paper Flowers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Exercising with Osteoarthritis (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (2 p.m.)
• Friday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2:15 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Madness (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4 p.m.)
• Film and Discussion (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The lastfour4 electrocuted crows have been put outside to join their friends. I wonder what they talked about?" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Friday Night Movie is at the Smithtown Library on Friday, April 14. All are welcome to stop by at 6 p.m. Register for the event here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• SSPJ School: "Blessed to celebrate the Eucharist together before the Easter recess!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ Special Person/Son Night at Urban Air!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Keep a poem in your pocket for National Poetry Month." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Good Friday Services. (April 7)
• Come Celebrate Easter! (April 9)
• From The Page To The Stage: Maximize Your Presentation Through The Power Of Story. (April 11)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (April 15)
• Swing for the Brook. (April 20)
• Solo Joe and Friends, Tribute to Legendary Singer-Songwriters. (April 22)
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Featured announcements:

• Brightview Senior Living named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List (Details)
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All right, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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