🌱 James Cress Florist New Spot + School Drive On Church St. + Events

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The historic Smithtown James Cress Florist shop has moved to a new location. The traditional shop that first opened in the 1960s on Smithtown Main Street continues to serve our community at 127 E. Main St. (TBR News Media)
   
2. Legislator Rob Trotta is hosting the “Get Ready for School Food Drive” in Kings Park. Non-perishable school lunches and snacks can also be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at 59 Church St., Kings Park. The pantry opens Monday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. (Smithtown Matters)
3. The Smithtown Library will host a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m. The topic in discussion is a budget hearing and will be open to the public at 148 Smithtown Blvd. in Nesconset. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The Smithtown Animal Shelter features Louise, the cat, as the Pet of the Week. Louise was found astray by a good citizen who could not keep her. She is a "Ball of Love" waiting for the right family to adopt her. (Patch)
5. For those looking for an outing in the Town of Smithtown Community, the Harmony Vineyards in St. James is hosting an outdoor movie every Friday, weather permitting, until the end of September. (Long Island.com)

Today in Smithtown:

• Defensive Driving (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Once Upon an Author (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Patch: "Five new homes for sale in the Smithtown area." (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Our teachers are truly loved by their students! Last year, our elementary STEM students made these beautiful posters to express their gratitude for all they do." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Patch: "One of the police officers involved in the fateful traffic in Utah in which Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie were let go after an altercation in her van has been promoted to detective, according to a story first reported by The Sun." (Patch)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Emerging artists learned how to do block printing with Ms. Christine. The next printmaking class is on Saturday, Sept. 17!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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• The 40th Annual WICC 600 Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth (August 27)
• 3rd Annual Commack Day (September 24)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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