🌱New Local History App + Boat Explosion Leaves 2 Injured In Smithtown

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• All details about the “Kings Park Rocks” Summer Concert coming up soon.
• Learn local history through the Smithtown Historical Society app.
• Two were injured in a boat explosion over the weekend.

But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm; breezy. High: 84, Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. “Kings Park Rocks” Summer Concert kicks off on Aug. 10! The music starts at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Lot on Main Street. There will be local bands playing the best of the 70s! Other attractions include raffles, food vendors, and more. (Kings Park Chamber Of Commerce)
2. The Smithtown Historical Society launched an app that will bring four historic colonialists to life through a virtual tour! The interactive experience will lead users to navigate the new 1776AR app to explore local history while virtually visiting the society's building on East Main Street. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
3. The Smithtown Public Library is screening "The Lost King" movie on its next Thursday's Movie of the Week session. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 10. Registration can be made here. (SmithLib)
4. On Sunday, two people were injured in a boat explosion in Smithtown Bay. Police said the sailboat was traveling from the Sunken Meadow State Park to the Stony Brook Marina when the explosion occurred with four passengers on board. One person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

Tuesday, August 8

• Shooting Stars Kids Yoga — Kings Park, NY 2023. (1:30 p.m.)
  
• Town Board Meeting — Town of Smithtown Meetings. (2 p.m.)
• Battle of the Books at Smithlib — Nesconset. (3:30 p.m.)
• Game On! at Smithlib — Commack. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch LI Crime Roundup: "Fatal Stabbing, Murder Conviction, Bomb Threat." (Patch)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Registration for our fall Intramural Program is OPEN! Newly structured program with NEW training including a 2-year-old program! Programs available for birth years 2021-2014. For more information and to register, visit our website." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• The Parish of St. Joseph Family Festival is set for Aug. 17-20. Festivities will be held at 59 Church St. in Kings Park, featuring food, rides, games, and more! (Smithtown Matters)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center is a 90-year-old building representing so much for many in the community. Over $500,000 was invested in interior renovations in the past year in which LED lights were installed, new seats were placed, and a 'facelift' in several areas in the theater, plus plumbing, a new AC system, and so on! However, the restoration is far from ending. There is a plan to improve the exterior of the building. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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• Dinner in the Vines. (August 26)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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