🌱 Kids Community Variety Show In St. James + Firework Shows On LI

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes:

• Enjoy the Community Variety Show at Celebrate St. James.
• Upcoming Goat Yoga at the Smithtown Historical Society.
• Where to see fireworks on Long Island? Events and more!

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 77, Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. There will be a Kids Community Variety Show at Celebrate St. James. On June 27, kids in grades K-5 will take the stage from 6-9 p.m. to participate in the auditions. On June 28 will be the ones in grades 6-12 at the same time. For details, visit Smithtown Gov.
2. Summertime translates to Goat Yoga season at the Smithtown Historical Society. To try something different in the neighborhood and support society's educational programs, look at the upcoming events today! (Smithtown Historical Society)
3. Smithtown Public Library is hosting a Honeybee Storytime for kiddos aged 5-7. This program will explore the wonders of nature and crafts on Saturday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. To register, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
4. Fourth of July is approaching, and Long Island News 12 published a list of the best spots on Long Island for those who enjoy fireworks celebrations. Some shows are set to start as early as June 24 at the Long Island FunFest at the Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. (LI News12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Friday, June 23

• Chair Yoga at Smithtown Public Library. (10 a.m.)
  
• Friday Funday at Smithtown Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Bruichladdich Scotch Tasting at the Wine Guy. (Noon)
• Long Beach Concert Series — Cold Spring Harbor Band. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Patch: "Ufee, a 14-year-old male Pomeranian mix, is the Smithtown Animal Shelter's Pet of the Week. Ufee was found abandoned in a local park, according to the shelter." (Smithtown Patch)
• Chef Rob Scott is bringing his cooking skills to the Smithtown Public Library on Friday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to make snickerdoodle muffins. For more information and to register, please click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The cutest little raptors they look like are wearing bloomers! We got a call about two baby coopers hawks that were found on the ground." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "SSPJ celebrates another successful school year! Congratulations to all on a job well done! Have a wonderful summer! God Bless you all!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Straus Historical Society: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those aboard the lost submersible. We hold continued hope that the crewmembers will be rescued." (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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