🌱Island Harvest Food Bank Needs Donations + Garden Party In Smithtown

Good morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Garden Party Brunch at the Smithtown Historical Society.
• End of Summer BBQ Party hosted by the Kings Park CofC.
• Island Harvest Food Bank is seeking donations and other updates.

But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 84, Low: 62.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Smithtown Historical Society is set to host its annual Garden Party Brunch. The event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to support the animals living there. Every bit helps to keep the society's educational events and give the animals quality care. If you are interested in attending this event, check the details here. (Smithtown Historical Society)
2. The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce is throwing an End of Summer BBQ Party on Aug. 25 at the Shanahan’s Bar & Grill. The event starts at 6 p.m. at 515 Old Dock Road in Kings Park. For more information, visit Kingsparkli.com. (Kings Park CofC)
3. Nearby News: A Central Islip man is facing charges for fatally striking a pedestrian on Carleton Avenue. After the incident, the 47-year-old driver left the scene without calling for help. Officials said the victim was a 68-year-old man pronounced dead at the South Shore University Hospital. (Patch News)
4. Island Harvest Food Bank is seeking donations as the shelves are more bare this year. The struggle to supply food items for the significant demand of people in need is due to the increase of families suffering from food insecurities and the fewer donations coming in. If anyone would like to volunteer at Island Harvest or donate, please click here. (Long Island News 12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Friday, August 18

• Take and Make — Everything Pickles at SmithLib. (9:30 a.m.)
  
• Game Day at SmithLib. (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee at SmithLib. (2 p.m.)
  
• Long Beach Concert Series — Dion Mills Music. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Library Kids: "We had a great time learning about Henri Matisse! After we listened to a story about him, we created an original work of art using the artist's cut-out collage technique." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• The St. Joseph Family Festival kicks off this week! Festivities will go through Aug. 20 at 59 Church St. in Kings Park, featuring food, rides, games, and more! (Church of St. Joseph)
• Patch: "Depositions for Gabby Petito's parents' lawsuit filed against the parents of Brian Laundrie and their longtime family attorney begin this week, WFLA.com reported." (Patch)

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• Juicy Scoop LIVE w. Heather McDonald (August 18)
• Roller Derby: Strong Island vs Shoreline Roller Derby (August 19)
• Community Drive-In Movie-DC League of SUPER PETS (August 24)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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