🌱 Free Outdoor Concert At Hoyt Farm + Smithtown Library Is Hiring

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• Hoyt Farm Concert Series features the Dedications Band.
• Attention job searchers, SmithLib is hiring.
• St. James Food Market, local summer concerts, and more!

But first, today's weather: Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 85, Low: 68.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Dedications band rocked the Summer Concerts Series at Long Beach on Friday but for those who didn't make it, the group will perform at the Hoyt Farm Concert Series in Commack on Sunday, July 23! The music starts playing at 7 p.m. The event is open for Smithtown residents of all ages. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. The Smithtown Public Library is hiring! A custodial worker I – part-time position with an entry-level annual salary of $21.12 is currently open. For more information and to apply, please click here. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Save the date for the following Summer at the Chamber Concert in Kings Park on Aug. 10. The event will be held at Municipal Lot on Main Street in Kings Park from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend! (Kings Park CofC)
4. Just a friendly reminder that local farmers and artisans will be at the St. James Farmers Market on Saturday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce, live music, baked goods, gifts, and more can be found at 230 Second Ave. in St. James. (Smithtown Gov.)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, July 22

• Community Yard Sale at First Presbyterian in Smithtown. (9 a.m.)
• Creation Station at Smithtown Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Long Island Tabletop Saturday Games at First Presbyterian Church in Smithtown. (3 p.m.)
• Pick Pockets at Garden Grill. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know many historic houses are open for tours on Long Island? Most sites will welcome visitors through October. One on the list is the Sherwood-Jayne Farm (ca. 1730) in Setauket, not too far from Smithtown! Visit the I Love NY website to check their list and plan your visits today! (I Love NY)
  
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Ladies and gentlemen, your 2023 10u Baseball Section 4E Champions! These incredible boys made quick work of Syosset today by an 11-0 score to earn their trip to States!" (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "So many of our favorite characters stopped by for a visit at last year's Character Ball! Don't forget to save the date for SmithCon 2023 and join us on Saturday, Nov. 4 to see which characters will visit the Library this year!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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• String Quartets at Setauket Presbyterian Church. (July 28)
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You're all caught up for today!

— Debora Whitehead

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