🌱Police Investigating Fatal Crash + Music At Long Beach Park + Events

Hello, Smithtown! I'm in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A morning shower. High: 77, low: 65.

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Here are the 4 top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Suffolk Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of St. James resident Stephan Tiarks on July 7. The accident happened on Wheeler Road in Hauppauge, where Tiarks' car crashed into a 2016 Mazda sedan. (TBR News Media)
2. Keep close to nature and enjoy the Long Beach Town Park music on Sunday, July 10! The Eagle River Band will open the evening at 6 p.m. (Patch Events)
3. The Smithtown Center for the Performing features the "Little Mermaid Jr." Bring the family to enjoy this Disney classic played by local performers! Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at www.smithtownpac.org. (TBR News Media)
4. Enjoy a family gathering day hosted by the Smithtown Recreation Department on July 17 at the Hoyt Farm in Commack. A series of performances, games, food, and more will be offered. The fun starts at 3 p.m., and the event is free. (Mommy Poppins)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Underground's Summer Blockbuster Challenge at Smithtown Building. (9:30 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Parachute for Tots (Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Walk With a Doc (Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "A timeline of our yellow-bellied sapsucker — baby birds grow up in less than four weeks! It’s a tremendous amount of work getting them ready to live on their own, but it’s worth it!" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "Schedule a tour today. Come see all the good things SSPJ has to offer." (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Caylin read 1,000 books before Kindergarten! Great job!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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• Wine Tasting Fundraiser Sierra Club Long Island. (July 9)
• Open House with Free Classes. (July 10)
• Celebrate St. James Summer Concert Series. (July 10)
• Smithtown Lacrosse K-3 Clinic. (July 13)
• CM Street Festival. (July 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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