🌱 Lezzet Mediterranean Grill​ Comes To Smithtown + Open Houses & More

Hey, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Lezzet Mediterranean Grill opens in Smithtown.
• Crews joined forces to clean the Nissequogue River.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 69, Low: 53.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Smithtown has a new restaurant for those who appreciate Mediterranean cuisine. Lezzet Mediterranean Grill is now open at 341 Terry Road, featuring flatbread meals for all taste buds with cheese, meat and vegetable options. (LongIsland.com)
2. It took four days for the Smithtown Stream Team to clean the Northeast branch of the Nissequogue River. That's the second year that crews joined forces for the environmental benefit of the river. Multiple debris was removed from the area to help prevent the spread of mosquitos and floods. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Patch highlights a student-artist of Smithtown. Lilly was nominated by her mother as a star local student. According to those who know her, Lilly has been awarded for her artistic talents and is a top seller of Girl Scout cookies. Congratulations on being a star in the community, Lilly! (Smithtown Patch)
4. There are two open houses scheduled in Smithtown this weekend. If you are looking forward to finding a great place in the neighborhood, visit the link I've shared to plan your visit. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Fabulous art will be on display in all galleries of Stony Brook University on April 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. If you are on campus that day, don't miss the chance to enjoy the exquisite work of local artists. The tours will be guided, and it's free. You don't need to register. For more information, visit Stonybrook.edu. (Stony Brook University)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make-Teacup Bird Feeder (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Create-N-Play (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• All Abilities Wind Chimes (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Story Tots (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• The Tragedy of the Pelican (Smithtown Library). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Family Movie Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• As Long Island welcomes the "outdoors season," it's time to take advantage of the scenic bike paths in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Mommy Poppins lists the best parks and trails on Long Island to spend quality time with family and friends this season! (Mommy Poppins)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "A family friend of Ms. McCarthy was rushed to St. Catherine’s on Thursday for emergency surgery. His wife was so scared and was crying in the waiting room. A nun came up to her and gave her a cross and said “Hold onto this cross." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Over the last few days, our Fire Prevention Division has responded alongside our local fire departments to a number of incidents throughout the Town." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety 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 back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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