🌱 Harbor Day Is Back On Long Beach Road + 'Go Gold With Us' Ceremony

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things going on in town these days. Today's briefing includes news about:

• One was arrested in a wedding altercation.
• Tree lighting for 'Go Gold With Us' in Smithtown.
• A unique event is back in the neighborhood and more.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 91, Low: 72.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. A man was arrested charged with second-degree with assault during a wedding on Mills Pond Road in St. James. Police arrived at the scene after a 911 call reporting a fight during a wedding party. Officers tried to break the altercation among over 100 guests. However, one of the attendees bit one of the first responders in the arm. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Patch)
2. A tree lighting ceremony at the Smithtown Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7, will support the 'Go Gold With Us' cause. The event brings awareness of childhood cancer with respect for patients and their families undergoing treatment. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. (Smithtown Gov. Via Facebook)
3. A unique event is back in the Smithtown township! Happy Harbor Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Long Beach Road, featuring food trucks, face painting, touch tanks, and much more! Attendance is free and open for all ages. (Patch Calendar)
4. It's time to rank Long Island MacArthur Airport as one of the Top Small Airports! Travelers can now vote in the USA Today’s Magazine competition to keep MacArthur in the top 10. It's not the first time our local airport has made it to the list, conquering sixth place in 2020 and fifth in 2021. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

Thursday, September 7

• All Abilities Sunflowers on Canvas at Smithlib — Smithtown. (10 a.m.)
• Outdoor Classroom — Teddy Bear Tales at SmithLib- Commack. (11 a.m.)
• Goat and Alpaca Yoga Summer 2023 at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• The Jazz Loft Big Band at Jazz Loft. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We are fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers who help foster baby squirrels each season for us. These folks nurse and care for our babies, then bring them back when they are eating on their own." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "In June St Patrick's parish welcomed Father Lous Cona. Father Cona was ordained in 2022. He completed his studies in Rome and then jumped into parish life. Please welcome Father Cona to our school family." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Emily Conboy comes to us as our new assistant principal after spending the last 7 years as a teacher at Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park. She graduated from St. John’s University in May with a master’s degree in School Building Leaders." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Start your day off right with HSS Morning Stretch (New session starts 9/12!). (September 12)
• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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