🌱 Running Of The Bull '22 + Primary Elections + Police Blotter + Jobs

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Runners/walkers can now register to participate in the Annual Smithtown Running of the Bull. The event is hosted by our Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Damianos Realty Group on Sept. 24 at 9 a.m., rain or shine. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
   
2. The polls for the New York primary elections for U.S. House seats closed at 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Access the coverage, results, and more here. (NPR)
3. For baseball fans in the community, the Smithtown Historical Society will go down memory lane to host the 19th century Old Time Baseball on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. Players will follow the rules and style of 1864-70. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. (Smithtown Historical Society)
4. Power tools and gas cans were stolen from Borella's Farm Stand on Edgewood Avenue. Access Patch's complete police blotter in Smithtown to learn about police activity in our community. (Patch)
5. Dr. Sabrina Calliendo will host a free "End Headaches Now" workshop followed by a brunch at 269 East Main St. in Smithtown. The event will be held on Aug. 27 at noon. (All Events)

Today in Smithtown:

• Parachute for Tots (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Totally Jawesome! (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• Almost Time for Kindergarten (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "New job listings in the Smithtown area." (Smithtown Patch)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "On Saturday, Aug. 27, the Kings Park Bluff Boat Ramp will be closed due to a special event being held at the facility. Boaters should utilize the ramps at Long Beach." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Children had a wonderful time participating in the interactive and engaging Vegetable Orchestra workshop at the Smithtown Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Congratulations to our LIJSL Spring 2022 Sportsmanship Award recipients! We are so proud of you!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Spots are filling up quickly for our Lil' Bulls Rookies program, in partnership with Lil' Athletes! (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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