🌱 Garage Sale At Sweetbriar Nature Center + Smithtown Upcoming Events

Hey, everybody. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Sweetbriar is hosting an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale on Saturday, April 29. Please save the date to support our local nature preserve and to help the wildlife. Participants will find household items and other fun objects. For more information, visit here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
2. There will be a car show this weekend in St. James. Long Island Cars will display its incredible models and feature vendors at Flowerfield Fairground on Parkside Drive on Sunday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. (Car Cruise Finder)
3. May is sizzling for teens in the Smithtown Public Library. There will be a lot of programs, volunteer opportunities and clubs. Browse through the list of upcoming events to sign up. (Smithtown Public Library)
4. Police sought the suspect in the Long Beach Shooting. The crime occurred in Channel Park Homes' parking lot and resulted in the killing of Shawn Usher. A reward of $5,000 is offered to whoever has information that leads to an arrest. (LI News 12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Art Exhibit-Richard Kramer (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month (Commack Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Parachute for Tots (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Spring Caterpillar (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Library Mystery Room (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3 p.m.)
• Storytime for the Birds (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean with 2,240 passengers and crew on board. The Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building is hosting the "Titanic Tea Time" on Saturday, April 22, at 1 p.m. to share tales about one of the most famous ships in history. Tickets are $12 per person and include a three-course menu. Visit here to register. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Here are a few more pictures from our Art Extravaganza 2023 that were held last week. It was such a beautiful evening!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Miss Sharon loves reading Guinea Pigs Go Gardening, which book do you love reading?" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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• Hiring Event Monday, April 17, 2023, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. (April 17)
• Swing for the Brook. (April 20)
• Solo Joe and Friends, Tribute to Legendary Singer-Songwriters. (April 22)
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• East Wind Wedding Showcase. (May 7)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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