🌱 Residence Struck By Lighting On Inwood Road + Garden Party In July

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• A house patio was struck by lightning in St. James.
• Free Creative craft class for adults at the library.
• Upcoming events in Smithtown and more!

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Now, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 79, Low: 64.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. A house patio was struck by lightning in St. James. The incident happened on Friday at 10:57 p.m. at a residence located on Inwood Road. Luckily, no injuries were reported. Read the whole story here. (Long Island News 12)
2. Creativity and fun wait for patrons at the Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building on June 29 at 10 a.m. Participants will create multipurpose butterfly clips! For more information and to register, please visit here. (Smithlib)
3. The Smithtown Historical Society announced the date for its annual Garden Party Brunch. The event is scheduled for Aug. 19 to support the animals living there. Every bit helps to keep the society's educational events and give the animals quality care. If you are interested in attending this event, check the details here. (Smithtown Historical Society)
4. It's time to "Travel Back to the 80s" at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Participants are invited to dress "rad" on Friday, July 14. A well-known group of characters will gather to perform a hilarious story straight from the 80s and dance through the night. For more information and tickets, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Smithtown:

Wednesday, June 28

• St. James Summer Nights at Lake Avenue. (5 p.m.)
• Super Summer Sunshine Sessions with Kevin Russell Kaye at Sunken Meadow Park. (6 p.m.)
• Celebrate St. James Presents — Kids Community Variety Show Auditions. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "A hazardous rip current warning is in effect for Long Island, according to the National Weather Service." (Patch)
• Have you heard about the Community Coffee Hour at St. James Episcopal Church? This event happens every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to join neighbors for great conversation, coffee, plus treats. The church is at 490 North Country Road (25A) in St. James. (Smithtown Patch)
• Straus Historical Society: "The Educational Alliance on 197 East Broadway in New York City was founded by a group of Jewish philanthropists including Isidor Straus. The building was erected in 1891." (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Hooray! Santina completed our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Way to go!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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