🌱 Household Hazardous Waste In Smithtown + SBU Parking Fee Rally

Hello again, everybody! It's Friday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news about:

• Smithtown's "Safely Dispose of Hazardous Household Waste" event is on April 22.
• The local library hosts the Titanic Tea Time.
• Happenings and more!

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Mostly sunny and warm. High: 82, Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Town of Smithtown will host its Household Hazardous Waste Day at the Collection event on April 22 at the Smithtown Municipal Services Facility in Kings Park. This event is for Smithtown Township residents only. This year, attendees who dispose of propane tanks or mercury-containing devices earn a $5-dollar Home Depot gift card! (Smithtown GOV.)
2. 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)
3. The Smithtown Bulls Senior Center pool tournaments were a success! Residents of nearby communities stopped by to compete friendly against the center's members. The Senior Citizens Center offers social clubs with many events and activities throughout the year, with transportation for those who can't drive. For information, please call (631) 360-7616. (Smithtown GOV.)
4. Friends of the Smithtown Library Department are calling for volunteers. If you want to dedicate some hours a week to support the library, its resources and events, there is a spot for you! Click the link I've shared to learn about the opportunities, and sign up today! (Smithtown Public Library)
5. Stony Brook students and staff are voicing protests against the new parking fee plan presented by Stony Brook University. Officials said the money goes towards parking lot improvements and maintenance. However, protesters said they don't want to be the ones fixing a deficit that state grants should cover. (NBC New York)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Richard Kramer (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 AM)
• Friday Funday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:00 AM)
• Bunny Hop (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11:00 AM)
• Storytime Safari (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11:00 AM)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11:00 AM)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11:00 AM)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:00 PM)
• Friday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2:15 PM)
• Create and Celebrate-Earth Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3:00 PM)
• Friday Night Movie (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, please join us in giving a special shoutout to the more than a dozen dispatchers that make up our Communications Division!" (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Soccer Buddies is BACK! The TOP Soccer program works with special needs children to supply them with a fun and rewarding experience, learning soccer skills." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (April 15)
• 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)
• Solo Joe & Friends: MTV Unplugged style concert. Light Rock, Country, Pop, Big Band. 40’s-90’s! (April 22)
• East Wind Wedding Showcase. (May 7)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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