🌱 Fundraiser At Comiskey Park + GoFundMe For Smithtown Toddler

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• Community fundraiser at Comiskey Park.
• Another Summer Concert Series at Hoyt Farm.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: Periods of sun; less humid. High: 84, Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Comiskey Park in St. James is the place to go on Aug. 5 to support the Stony Brook Cancer Center while enjoying live music, games, food, and other outdoor attractions! All proceeds of the festival will go towards the center and patients who are under breast cancer treatment. The fun for a good cause starts at noon and goes through 1o p.m. featuring plenty of entertainment for the community. That's a pet-friendly event as well. For more information, please visit the Smithtown Patch calendar. (Smithtown Patch)
2. This weekend all can head to Hoyt Farm in Commack to enjoy the Concert Series. Local band, Rock of the 80s will hit the stage to play the best rock hits that will swing the crowd away. The event is free attendance and begins at 7 p.m. (Smithtown. Gov.)
3. A vehicle caught fire in a three-car collision on Commack Road. The accident happened on Thursday around 11:30 p.m. near Imperial Gate. Police confirmed that no one was injured. (Patch)
4. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the funeral costs of the toddler baby girl who passed away after being left in a hot car for eight hours in Smithtown. This heartbreaking situation is bringing the community together to help the Watkins family during this time of loss. Read details here. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, August 5

• St. James Farmers Market — Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (9 a.m.)
• Creation Station at SmithLib —Smithtown. (10 a.m.)
• Friends and Family CPR at SmithLib — Nesconset. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "SCS is a wonderful place to work and serve the Lord. Please share these opportunities to join our team." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "We spread positivity and cheer at the Nesconset Building by decorating kindness jars to hold inspirational messages and ideas." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Registration for our fall Intramural Program is OPEN! Newly structured program with NEW training including a 2-year-old program! Programs available for birth years 2021-2014. For more information and to register, visit our website." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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That's it for today!

— Debora Whitehead

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