🌱 Lezzet Mediterranean Grill Now Open In Smithtown + Egg Hunt Events

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on around town, including updates on...

• Learn all about the new restaurant in town!
• Hooray for all egg hunt events this weekend on Long Island!
• Happenings and more!

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Saf-T-Swim Smithtown

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Swim season will be here before you know it! Make a splash at Saf-T-Swim Smithtown's larger facility. This newly remodeled location features two warm water swimming pools, a blow dry bar, two viewing rooms and changing areas, plus much more!

Experience their specialized swim programs like Adaptive Aquatics, a new 1:1 program that utilizes a specific structure that helps swimmers with special abilities achieve milestones or their new 4:1 group lesson program where kiddos can socialize while learning fundamental water safety skills!

Saf-T-Swim Smithtown is located at 7 Browns Rd., Nesconset & is open seven days a week.

Now, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 51, Low: 36.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Lezzet Mediterranean Grill is now open in Smithtown. The new eatery is specialized in Mediterranean grill dishes at 341 Terry Road in Smithtown. One of the specialty dishes considered one of the menu's favorites is the iconic options of flatbreads. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Many of you look forward to celebrating Easter with the little ones. The good news is there are lots of egg hunts scheduled this weekend on Long Island. Start planning a unique time with family and friends by clicking on the link I've shared! (Patch)
3. Hooray to the Girl Scouts in Commack and Smithtown for earning the notable silver award. A ceremony was held in Suffolk to celebrate the group's achievements in creating programs to benefit the community. (Smithtown Patch)
4. A man was arrested for stealing cooking oil from a Jericho Turnpike business. According to the police, he burglarized the exact location several times. The suspect loaded his truck with the product from Chick-fil-A and then allegedly resold it. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Little ones are invited to enjoy the Nursey Rhymes at the Smithtown Public Library. Spaces are limited, so, if you are interested in participating, check the schedule at Smithtown Library. (Smithtown Public Library)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Richard Kramer (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Little Cloud (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "Our Art Department held their Annual Art Extravaganza this past Tuesday. What an amazing evening we had celebrating the beautiful artwork created by our students!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Volunteers for the Smithtown Senior Center assisted senior citizens with 1,067 minor home repairs in 2022. The program has been excellent for the community and is financed by the town and the Suffolk County Offices For The Aging. For more information or to request help, please get in touch with the Smithtown Senior Center at 631-360-7616. (Newsday/subscription required)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "It's a lovely day for Books in the Barn with Smithtown library. Every Monday during Spring." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Join us tomorrow for our Easter Egg Hunt! Tickets are still available." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Celebrate Easter! (April 9)
• Easter Sunday Worship Celebration and Sunday School. (April 9)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show. (April 15)
• Swing for the Brook. (April 20)
• Solo Joe and Friends, Tribute to Legendary Singer-Songwriters. (April 22)
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Featured announcements:

• Brightview Senior Living named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List. (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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