🌱Irish Night + One Dead After Crash On Southern State + Mini Makers

Hello again, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 80, low: 61.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Kings Park Heritage Museum is hosting an Irish Night on Sept. 22. The music starts playing at 7 p.m. in the RJO auditorium. The event is free admission, but donations will be appreciated. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Commack resident Jessica Gonzalez, 19, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, in a crash on the Southern State Parkway, near exit 40. According to police reports, her 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe struck a guide rail. Gonzalez was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Horizons Counseling and Education Center received a donation of $70,00 from the Town of Smithtown. The center is located on Main Street and helps those struggling with addictions. A ceremony was held with Supervisors Ed Wehrheim and Rich Schaffer, who donated to the center. (TBR News Media)
4. For those looking for a home in Smithtown, Patch has a weekly list of the newest listings in the area. Check the five latest homes for sale in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Community event, Commack Day, kicks off this weekend. The event starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Hoyt Farm with outdoor fun, food, music, and more. The event proceeds will be donated to the Eric Spinato scholarship program. (Patch Events)

Today in Smithtown:

• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Fall Fun Craft Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Mini Makers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "This young opossum had a terrible day. He was attacked by a cat and left seemingly paralyzed on the front lawn of a home. The owner noticed that the opossum hadn’t moved in quite some time and immediately brought him into our clinic." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Playground fun for Mrs. Verso's class." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "We can't wait for you to meet our cast! 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' opens Sept. 30 and runs through Oct. 29." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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