🌱Route 347 Closure For Drainage Service + SPAC Auditions + Happenings

Morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Humid with clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Attention drivers in the community, State Route 347 in Smithtown will be closed in both directions on Aug. 22 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The closure is due to drainage improvement work that will be done in the area. (Smithtown Patch)
2. The Smithtown Department of Waterways and Conservation Board is reconsidering canceling the annual Fall Festival "Taps and Talons," hosted by the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. This information was released on Sweetbriar's social media page. Stay tuned for updates. (Facebook)
3. Smithtown Performing Arts Center has its auditions open for the production "The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical." Performers aged 16 and up are asked to show up on Monday, Aug. 22, to sign up at 7 p.m. Auditions sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. More info can be found here. (Smithtown PAC)
4. Stony Brook University requests the community's help to donate to its food pantry. A community service day is being hosted this weekend. Donations will benefit the Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank and the University's pantry. A virtual food drive is also available for those who want to donate but can't attend the events in person. (Stony Brook University)
5. A motor crash on Commack Road resulted in four arrests. According to Suffolk Police officials, the arrests were made concerning weapons charges. Police attempted to pull a BMW over, but the driver kept speeding down the road, eventually losing vehicle control. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Hooray for Fish (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Teen Gaming Guild (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Kids Can Volunteer — Recycled Crayons (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Library Kids: "Children had a wonderful time exploring a variety of materials in Art Starts at the Smithtown Building." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Here are pics of one of our SCS families taking a fun summer outing to the LI Aquarium. We love to see what our SCS families are up to while on summer break!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Registration is now open for our Fall 2022 Theatre Education Program! To register, please email info@smithtownpac.org." (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "It's your time to shine, rookies! Introducing the Lil' Bulls Rookies program, powered by Lil' Athletes! We're proud to partner with Lil' Athletes on this inaugural program for 3- and-4-year-old players." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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