🌱 Marijuana #JustCall Campaign + COVID Memorial + War Stories

Good morning, people of Smithtown! Diane Witek here with your Friday Smithtown Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 50, low: 32.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Suffolk County Partners In Prevention #JustCall Campaign. Suffolk County Partners in Prevention (PIP) is launching a third "#JustCall" campaign on four Mondays: Nov. 15, Nov. 22, Nov. 29. and Dec. 6. The "#JustCall" social media campaign focuses on educating the community with information regarding Marijuana. The campaign will also highlight the Long Island Substance Use Hotline - (631)979-1700, for anyone who is struggling with addiction. (Press Release Desk)
2. Coronavirus Memorial Tree Planting in Smithtown. The memorial ceremony, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. inside the recently renovated Veterans Memorial Park on Moriches Road. All who lost loved ones or friends to Covid-19 are welcome to attend. (Press Release Desk)
3. Town Of Smithtown: War Stories, A Veterans Documentary. The Town of Smithtown will premiere its Veterans Documentary, entitled "War Stories," on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Smithtown Center for Performing Arts on Main Street. The documentary focuses on local residents who enlisted to serve in the US Armed Forces during war time, from World War II to present day. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Turkey Trouble (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Thankful Tales (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Funday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Mystery Crafternoon (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "True or False? Frozen Jr. opens in just 3 days! #spac, #smithtowntheatre, #frozenjr, #frozen, #theatrelover, #theatrekid, #smithtown, #longisland, #longislandtheatre." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year. Town of Smithtown 🎄 Lighting is Dec. 1st! Let the Holiday Season begin! #TreeLighting, #Smithtown, #SmithtownStrong, #HolidaySeason, #SmithtownTheatre, #Community." (Facebook)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We got a call yesterday about a red-tailed hawk that wasn’t able to fly. We asked the homeowner if they could contain the hawk by placing a laundry basket or box over the bird; a jacket worked!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

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