🌱 Live Music, Goodies & More In St. James + Jogger Struck In Commack

Hey, friends! It's Saturday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on:

• Jogger fatally struck in Commack.
• Scenes of the Free Youth Baseball/Softball Clinic in Smithtown.
• St. James Market and more.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 78, Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. A Commack resident was fatally struck by a van while jogging in the neighborhood. The incident happened on Thursday, around 8:20 a.m. A 44-year-old woman from Bay Shore drove the vehicle. Two other people were injured and transported to a local hospital. (Patch)
2. Free Youth Baseball/Softball Clinic held a special event on Aug. 27 at the Daniel J. Flynn Memorial Park. More than 550 residents reunited to celebrate the league and to raise funds to help the Heros 4 Our Heroes Cause, which aims to renovate the Community Center at the Northport VA Medical Center. (Smithtown Gov.)
3. This weekend is the St. James Farmers Market Day! Don't forget to stop by to support local vendors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to fresh produce and goodies, there will be live music, face painting, and other activities for all ages. The market is at 230 Second Ave. in St. James. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. A 9/11 Naming Ceremony will be held on the corner of Gibbs Pond Road and Smithtown Boulevard on Sept. 16. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. All community members are invited to welcome new first responders in Smithtown. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, September 2

• Smithtown Building Children’s Craft Room at SmithLib. (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time at SmithLib. (10 a.m.)
• Long Island Tabletop Saturday Games at Smithtown Presbyterian Church. (3 p.m.)
• DST - HSE & HSW Grade 10 & 11 College Admissions Test info at HSW. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We have released well over 100 opossums this year and are still getting in tiny babies that need our help. These 2 cuties are going to be moved into an outdoor enclosure and will be released within the next few weeks." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ Faculty and Staff received a special blessing after Mass this morning before heading over to their opening faculty meeting. It was a joy being together again. We are looking forward to the new school year!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "We have a great time learning how to play chess and checkers with our teen buddies!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed!

— Debora Whitehead

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