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🌱 Places To Spend NYE In Smithtown + Yoga At Sweetbriar + Happenings

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Smithtown.

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Hello, everybody! It's Tuesday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community, including news about...

  • Places to celebrate NYE in Smithtown.
  • Sweetbriar is hosting its last Evening Yoga of 2022!
  • Victims of a fatal crash in Suffolk have been identified and more.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 36, low: 24.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

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  1. Looking forward to party in the Smithtown area on New Year's Eve but don't know where to go? There are several businesses in the neighborhood celebrating the new year. Visit the Smithtown Patch and look at what's happening in the area on Dec. 31! (Smithtown Patch)
  2. Sweetbriar is hosting its last Evening Yoga of 2022! Have you ever imagined yourself doing yoga poses with little furry friends around? I must admit that it's not for everyone but, for those willing to try something as different as that, the class will be led by Lisa Iacono on Friday, Dec. 30 at 6:30 p.m. for $15 per person! (Sweetbriar Center)
  3. The High School East Chamber brought holiday cheer to Tackan Elementary on Christmas week. Students performed classic holiday songs led by the choir's director, Mark Hegreness. (Smithtown School District)
  4. Family members and friends of the three Long Island teens killed in a motor vehicle crash earlier this month are speechless. The identity of the victims has been released, and family members have been expressing their sorrows. It's an unfortunate event, and the Three Village Patch would like express condolences to family and friends. (People)

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Today in Smithtown:

  • Snowy Science Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (3 p.m.)
  • Teen Game Afternoon (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4 p.m.)
  • Snowy Day Collage Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4 p.m.)


From my notebook:

  • "This Smithtown home is available for a shade under $800K. The backyard boasts an
    in-ground gunite pool." (Smithtown Patch)
  • The Smithtown Public Library will host "A Winter Tea" in January to celebrate National Hot Tea Month! If you are interested in freshly brewed tea followed by scones and jams, join Margaret Johnson on Friday, Jan. at 2 p.m. There is a fee of $10 to attend. Click here to register. (Smithtown Library)


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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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