🌱 Nesconset Day '22 + Firework Incident On Diellen Court + Art Group

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 84, low: 68.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Make plans to participate in the Nesconset Day on Sunday, Aug. 28. The event will be held at the Nesconset Gazebo at Smithtown Boulevard. Bounce houses, games, music, crafts, and more will be offered from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Mommy Poppins)
2. Police continue investigating the firework incident on 5 Diellen Court in Commack where a man was seriously injured. The man, whose name was not released, was transported to Stony Brook Hospital with burns and cuts on his face. (TBR News Media)
3. The Smithtown Historical Society is hosting its next session of the free Tech Savvy Seniors on Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. Bring your devices and questions to participate in this fun and interactive workshop at the Brush Barn at 211 E Main St. in Smithtown. (Smithtown Historical Society)
4. Nearby News: Travis Dickson from Brooklyn was arrested for driving while intoxicated and provoking a car crash accident that seriously injured a 9-year-old boy on exit 63 on the LIE. Angel Salis, 9, was taken to Stony Book University Hospital. (News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Baby Playdate (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Silly Snails (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Crustacean Creations (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Storytime Surprise (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Did you know that we offer student discounts for those 18 and under for our Main Stage productions? Students will save when they see 'The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical.'" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Patch: "Smithtown Police Blotter: $26K in jewelry stolen." (Patch)
• Attention all, Family Movie Night on the lawn at the Smithtown Public Library is canceled due to the weather conditions on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The event won't be rescheduled. (Smithtown Library)

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— Debora Whitehead

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