🌱 Meet Samson And Delilah + Charles Dickens Fest + LIRR Landmark

Hello, people of Smithtown! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Milder with variable clouds. High: 54, low: 41.

Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Samson And Delilah. Samson, an 8-year-old male boxer pit mix, and Delilah, a 10-year-old female pit mix, were found abandoned in a park after their owner died. Samson and Delilah absolutely adore each other, and would love for them to find a furever home together, but they can be separated if need be. Both of these mushes love people, and are very friendly and gentle. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Here's What You Need To Know Before Going To Port Jefferson's Charles Dickens Fest: The Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson is back for a 25th year after being canceled in 2020.
   Taking attendees back in time to the Victorian era and the world of the beloved author, the two-day event draws in thousands of people from across the world. The 2021 festival kicks off Saturday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. (Greater Long Island)
3. Push For Oakdale Train Station To Be A National Landmark: Currently, there are six LIRR train stations that are nationally landmarked: Sea Cliff, Oyster Bay, Farmingdale, East Hampton, St. James and Southampton, the majority of which are still used in everyday commuter life. (suffolkcountynews.net)
4. Long Island Animal Rescue Is Trying To Help U.S. Air Force Sergeant Bring A Cat Home From The Middle East: The sergeant rescued Stan while deployed. He’s now scheduled to return to his home in the Midwest but has no way to get Stan back with him. The sergeant asked the Smithtown-based rescue organization Guardians of Rescue for help to get Stan to the U.S. See how you can help bring Stan home. (CBS New York)

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Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Historical Society: "This holiday season give the gift that gives back! Each of our animals are available for sponsorship through our Adopt-An-Animal program. The best part of this unique gift is that you can build a relationship with your special friend." (Facebook)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Grab something from our wish list and join us for animal presentations, music, and shop from local handmade and homemade vendors!" (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "📦Amazon shoppers! Here's your chance to give back by just shopping! Every time you make a purchase at 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞.𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦, Smithtown Performing Arts Center gets a percentage. Remember: You need to link your account with us." (Facebook)

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— 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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