🌱 Registrations Open For Spring Sports In Kings Park + Job Openings

Hello, everybody! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town, including updates on:

• Registrations are now open for the 2023 Spring Intramural.
• Smithtown student wins the VFW Voices of Democracy essay contest.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of afternoon showers. High: 44, low: 39.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Registrations are now open for the 2023 Spring Intramural baseball & softball league in Kings Park. Kids in pre-k through 12th grade are welcome to join. For more information and to register, visit kingsparkyouth.com. (Patch)
2. The Smithtown Patch congratulates High School West student Olivia Wolber for winning the local VFW Voices of Democracy essay contest. Her article was chosen from over 200 essays. She was rewarded with a $2,500 scholarship. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Nick LaLota said George Santos's campaign funds should be frozen. LaLota expressed his concerns about Santo's draining his campaign account while under investigation in a post on Twitter on Sunday afternoon. Read the whole story here. (HuntingtonNow.com)
4. Police sought a man who stole merchandise from BJ'S Wholesale Club on Veteran Memorial Highway in Commack. Suffolk Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward to whoever has information that leads to the identification of the suspect. Click on the link to see a picture from the security camera. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBR News Media)
5. For those looking for part-time or full-time jobs in the Smithtown area, remember to browse through Patch's weekly job listing guide. If you see something that interests you, click on the link and apply today. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Kings Park Photography Club (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Story Tots (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Winter Fun Craft Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Game Night (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Staller Center has its Spring 2023 schedule of events! Believe it or not, but some shows are already sold out! If you want to attend one of their specials, visit the link and reserve your seats today! (Staller Center)
• Nearby Events: Have you ever tried the Port Jefferson Annual Mac & Cheese Food Crawl? This event is for those who like to try different culinary experiences while having fun. Various restaurants will serve their version of mac & cheese for $25 per person on Jan. 28-29. Tickets can be purchased at the Port Jefferson Chamber of commerce's website. (Port Jefferson CofC)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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