Got A Large Tree? + LI's Estore + Smithtown Parks Security

Hey, people of Smithtown! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get your day started off right! Here's everything that's happening in and around town today.

First, today's weather:

High: 73, low: 61 .

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Proposed Smithtown budget to boost spending on public safety, parks. The draft budget would fund security cameras for recently improved town parks. Work has already begun near Laurel Park Drive Park in Smithtown. (Newsday)
2. With new e-store, tourism ace focuses on the future. Shop.DiscoverLongIsland.com has invited in an eclectic collection of Long Island retailers. Discover Long Island is promoting some much-needed positivity during COVID-19. (Innovate Long Island)
3. Got a large tree? Vanderbilt Museum looking for a tree for the holiday season. The Vanderbilt is looking for a local family that can donate one of its own trees for this year’s celebration. It must be local, from family property, and from 20 to 25 feet tall. The donor will be acknowledged on a sign next to the tree, and the donation will be publicized to the media, along with other Museum holiday events and programs. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Friday Night Movie (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:15 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "A contingent from the Department of Public Safety joined hundreds of other peace and police officers, family and friends in paying our final respects at the funeral for Suffolk County Police Department Detective Sergeant James Stapleton." (Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Our girls soccer team versed St. Joseph of Garden City. The girls lost 3-2 but enjoyed the challenge." (Facebook)
• Mt. Pleasant Elementary School PTA: "Tomorrow, THURSDAY OCTOBER 7, from 6 - 7:30, is the time to pick up your fall plant sale orders! Any questions, please call or text Christine Chirchirillo (516)-398-1081 or email at beanie315@hotmail.com Thank you!" (Facebook)

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• Roseland School of Dance — FALL DANCE CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER- Register today! (Visit website)
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Events:

• VPW presents the Showdown in St James - live wrestling action. (Oct. 9)
• Firefighters and EMS Recruitment Event - 102 East Avenue in Yaphank. (Oct. 9)
• Four Seasons in Music: Connected Play at Sands Point Preserve. (Oct. 10)
• Cristian Chironi - New York Drive. (Oct.12)
• Ronkonkoma to Long Island Pine Barrens bike ride. (Oct. 14)
• Mercy Haven's 36th Anniversary Gala. (Oct. 29)
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Announcements:

• Ryan Bell Receives Suffolk Lacrosse Enners Award. (Details)
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Housing:

• RENOVATED 5 bed 3 bath colonial move in ready! (Details)
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Job listings:

• Part Time Office Support/Maintenance Helper. (Details)
• Dental Receptionist. (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Daily? You can reach me at diane.witek@patch.com.