🌱 New Lidl On Jericho Turnpike + Labor Weekend Festival + LEGO League

Hello, hello! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Very warm; breezy in the p.m. High: 85, low: 72.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The new Lidl in Commack will have its grand opening on Aug. 31. The grocery store is located in the Mayfair Shopping Center at 210 E. Jericho Turnpike in Commack. Gift cards for customers will be given during the ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:40 a.m. (TBR News Media)
2. For those looking for an outing on Labor Day weekend, the Superior Ice Rink will host a Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 3. Vendors, food, crafts, and more will be available from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Patch)
3. Hooray for Smithtown High School student Ava Arceri for being selected to play in the U18 USA Lacrosse team. Arceri was chosen along with 44 other players across the U.S. The team will compete at the Brogden Cup from Oct. 14-16. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The Smithtown annual Running of the Bull will benefit Angela's House. The nonprofit offers care and residential services for medically fragile children. (Smithtown Chamber Of Commerce)
5. Community Shred Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 3, at the parking lot of the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Each person can bring five boxes with documents that need to be shredded. No plastic, newspaper, folders, or magazines will be accepted. No registration is required. (Emma Clark Library)

Today in Smithtown:

• No Hugs, Please (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Wild Jamboree (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "The cutest, tiniest little duck patient was admitted from the south shore of Long Island. Apparently, she was found in a homeowner's backyard unable to fly." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Members of the Park Ranger, Waterways and Navigation, and Fire Prevention Divisions were on hand at the Kings Park Bluff to ensure the safety of all in attendance at the end of the Summer Concert sponsored by the township." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Tomorrow is the last day to grab 20 percent off your in-store purchase at Dick’s!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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