🌱 Show Your 'Green Thumb' At SmithLib + Smithtown Heritage Fair 2023

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Let's start this Wednesday right, with a quick review of the most important things in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• "The Green Thumb Project" hosted by the SmithLib.
• Annual Heritage Country Fair is heading to town.
• Help the Smithtown Blood Drive and more.

But first, today's weather: Hot with clouds and sun. High: 93, Low: 71.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Have you heard about "The Green Thumb Project," hosted by the Smithtown Library? Participants can now share the vegetables, fruits, and flowers grown and harvested with the seeds provided by the SmithLib! What a fun way to show the community this summer's goodies and win prizes. Sign up and submit a picture by the end of September here.
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2. The Smithtown Historical Society is hosting its Annual Heritage Country Fair this month! This unique event promises to fill the neighborhood with the magic of history, live music, and many other attractions that will undoubtedly enrich the community. Tickets are $5 per person and should be purchased in advance as it's one of the most popular events! Please, visit Smithtown.org/heritagefair or contact 631-265-6768 for details. (Smithtown Patch)
3. The town of Smithtown is hosting a blood drive! The event is scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will enjoy a free extra-large sandwich or premium salad at McDonald's when purchasing a meal. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. Suffolk police released a statement announcing that the pedestrian fatal crash in Commack was noncriminal. The accident happened on Harned Road and left a 22-year-old jogger dead and her two brothers injured. The driver stayed at the scene. (LI News12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Wednesday, September 6

• Start of Quarter 1 — Smithtown Csd. (All Day)
• Wonderful Ones at SmithLib. (10 a.m.)
• Unsung Heroes — Labor Leaders at SmithLib CANCELED (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A 9/11 Naming Ceremony will be held on the corner of Gibbs Pond Road and Smithtown Boulevard on Sept. 16. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. All community members are invited to welcome new first responders in Smithtown. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
  
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Our teachers are busy preparing for the upcoming school year. We are excited to welcome new and returning students on Wednesday, Sept. 6. May God bless all students, teachers, and staff in the year ahead." (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Recently we got a call that a hawk was stuck in a glass atrium at the Smith Haven Mall. Interestingly enough this Cooper’s hawk was most likely hunting for food- these atriums are wonderful fast-food restaurants for bird-eating predators." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)

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• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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