Looking for work? + Healthcare Hero + Burning Car Rescue

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Diane Witek here providing you with what you need to know to get your day started off right! Here's everything that's happening in and around town today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 70, low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Chamber of Commerce installs officers. The ceremony was held at a nearby Smithtown eatery. (Long Island Business News)
2. Looking for work? The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center is set to host a series of virtual employment events throughout October to help residents in their job searches, Executive Steve Bellone announced on Monday. See list of hiring events to be hosted by Suffolk. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Tara Valente recognized as Healthcare Hero by County Legislator Trotta. In 2000, the Legislature established an annual recognition program so that all legislators would designate a Healthcare Hero from his or her legislative district to acknowledge their work as a frontline healthcare worker and their service to the community. (smithtownmatters.com)
4. Woman rescued from burning car on Express Drive South in Islandia. Becky Boeckmann was driving a 2009 Pontiac G6 eastbound on Express Drive South, near Enter Lane, when she lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. The vehicle caught fire. Three good Samaritans, including two off-duty members of the Central Islip Fire Department, were passing by and stopped to help Boeckmann. (smithtownmatters.com)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Chair Yoga with Donna (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Oktoberfest with Brian Collins (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Macrame Leaf Wall Hanging (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "The men and women of the Department of Public Safety join the Suffolk County Police Department in mourning the passing of D/Sgt. James Stapleton. Over the years D/Sgt. Stapleton was a friend to many at the department and served the residents of the Town of Smithtown during his time in the Fourth Precinct. He will be missed by all that knew him." (Facebook)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "This poor crow came in unable to fly and wasn’t eating or drinking. We think he might have been hit by a car, but no one actually saw the accident. The most common mistake folks make when finding an injured or orphaned animal is forcing them to drink water not knowing the anatomy of a birds mouth." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "William Shakespeare's 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 in partnership with 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 opens this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝐩𝐦 at 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺. #spac #longisland #longislandtheatre #shakespeare #twelfthnight #smithtownhistoricalsociety #longislandcommunity #carriagehouseplayers #CHP."(Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "What has an eye the size of a dinner plate? The giant squid of course! Tales of giant squid terrorized sailors for centuries. Learn all about this mysterious creature and create your own giant squid using household materials!" (Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Did you know that breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the U.S.? Learn more about breast cancer at cdc.gov/cancer/breast." (Facebook)

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• VPW presents the Showdown in St James - live wrestling action. (Oct. 9)
• Four Seasons in Music: Connected Play at Sands Point Preserve. (Oct. 10)
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• The Smithtown Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election. (Oct. 12)
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• Booking Photography Sessions Oct. 8-17. (Details)
• Ryan Bell Receives Suffolk Lacrosse Enners Award. (Details)
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• RENOVATED 5 bed 3 bath colonial move in ready! (Details)
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• Part Time Office Support/Maintenance Helper. (Details)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Diane Witek

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