🌱Local Starbucks Fight Against Food Insecurity + Real Estate & Events

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now including:

• Local Starbucks fight against food insecurity.
• Smithtown students will perform at Carnegie Hall.
• Houses are for sale in the neighborhood and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 61, Low: 42.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Local Starbucks are joining forces to help those facing food insecurity on Long Island. The East Setauket location granted $10,000 to the Agape Meals in Mount Sinai and other coffee shops in St. James, Stony Brook and Centereach are embracing the idea. (TBR News Media)
   
2. Smithtown High School East music students will hit the stage of Carnegie Hall On April 26. A t-shit logo was decided in an art contest in the school and the musicians will wear it during the performance. You can visit the link I've shared to check it out. (Patch)
3. Treat yourself or a loved one with beautiful pieces of ceramic items that will be sold at the Brick Clay Studio in St. James on Saturday, May 13. The sale begins at 10 a.m. at 2 Flowerfield Road! There will be unique pieces available in celebration of Mother's Day. (Smithtown Patch Calendar)
4. Attention home buyers. Five homes are available in the Smithtown market. Look at the properties, and if something catches your eye, click on the link to contact local realtors. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Special Town Board Meeting - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (11 a.m.)
• Walt Whitman at Smithtown East in Huntington. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Great shot of our U11 Reign! The girls won 2-0 yesterday in their LI Cup game! Way to go!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• It's time to dine out! Eight Smithtown restaurants offer a prix fixe menu during the Spring Long Island Restaurant Week. Support local businesses and enjoy delish food in the neighborhood starting today. (Patch)
• 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)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Given the significant rain we have received this morning, and with more to come, all games scheduled on GRASS fields at both Moriches and Nesconset are canceled. Turf games are still on!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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