🌱 Fundraiser For Paws Of War + Smithtown Nurses Want Better Wages

Hi there, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Fundraiser concert for Paws of War in the neighborhood.
• Nurses of St. Catherine of Siena might go on strike.
• End Of Summer BBQ, special homecoming at Hoyt Farm and more!

But first, today's weather: Sunshine; breezy, less humid. High: 83, Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. South Sound will put on a play for Paws Of War at the Nesconset Gazebo! The community is invited to come out on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. to enjoy the showtime for a good cause! The event is free admission, but donations are appreciated. There will be food trucks, raffles merchandise, and more! (Nesconset CofC Via Facebook)
2. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown may face challenges as the nurses may go on strike. The health workers are currently voting to approve the strike. Results are expected to be released on Friday. The workers are trying to negotiate better wages as their contract with the hospital expired on July 31. According to the Union, the nurses at Siena have the lowest payment in Suffolk. The Smithtown Patch will update readers as more info is released. (Smithtown Patch)
3. The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce is throwing an End of Summer BBQ Party on Aug. 25 at the Shanahan’s Bar & Grill. The event starts at 6 p.m. at 515 Old Dock Road in Kings Park. For more information, visit Kingsparkli.com. (Kings Park CofC)
4. The Hoyt family made an incredible homecoming visit to Hoyt Farm in Commack to deliver a unique stone in memory of Barbara Hoyt Stokes and Rosalie Chase Hoyt. Read the whole story and learn more about the Hoyt Farm's history here. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Friday, August 11

• Game Day at SmithLib — Smithtown. (11 a.m.)
  
• Friday Movie of the Week — Paint at SmithLib. (2:15 p.m.)
• Cut it Out at SmithLib — Nesconset. (3 p.m.)
• Long Beach Concert Series — Radio Flashback. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Walking and talking with our permanent resident Azul the blue jay. Almost no songbirds know their songs by instinct. Rather, most need to learn to sing." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "On Saturday evening, our Harbormasters were the first on the scene of a reported boat explosion in the vicinity of Smithtown Bay. With their quick thinking and the help of two Stony Brook Fire Department EMTs, they were able to safely rescue." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Ozzy posing for a quick pic before jumping off the deck with his friends." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Going on a camping adventure this summer? Check out an awesome picture book to read by the campfire." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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