🌱 Smithtown Commack-Building Library Events + Local Eateries Deals

Good morning, neighbors. It's Thursday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to catch you up on the most important local things. I hope you all have a great day. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Happenings at the Smithtown Library-Commack Building.
• Check the Smithtown restaurants participating in the LI Restaurant Week.
• Events and more!

Today’s newsletter is sponsored by Saf-T-Swim Smithtown

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• Two warm-water swimming pools
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Saf-T-Swim Smithtown is located at 7 Browns Rd., Nesconset and is open seven days a week.

Now, today's weather:

Breezy with variable clouds. High: 48, low: 30.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Are you aware of all events happening at the Smithtown Library-Commack Building? There will be a game day, chair yoga, chronic disease self-management and much more! The link I've shared will take you to a quick and easy-to-read guide to keep you informed about what's going on in our local library. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Long Island Restaurant Week starts on Jan. 29! If you would like to take advantage of the price-fixed deals, the participating restaurants in Smithtown will be ready to serve you! Chop Shop Bar & Grill, Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge, Garden Grill, H20 Seafood & Sushi, Smithtown Pasta House, and Casa Rustica are participating through Feb. 5. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. I would like to make you aware of what's going on at 2061 Jericho Turnpike. There is a plan to demolish the building and turn it into a Starbucks. The project features six outdoor seats and a bike rack. A video on the Town of Smithtown website has the presentation. The Smithtown Patch will keep readers informed with upcoming information as it reveals. (Smithtown Patch)s
4. Three Smithtown students were congratulated for being Smithtown Business Olympic finalists. Legislator Leslie Kennedy joined in the event and said, “It is important to recognize the achievements of these young entrepreneurs.” and continued, “These youths had a spirit of professionalism well beyond their years. I suspect many of the students I had the pleasure of interacting with are in for stunning careers. If we’re lucky, we might even get some of them as interns at the legislature.” (Smithtown Matters)
5. Long Island children's book author Brian Heinz visited students at Tackan Elementary School in Nesconset. He has twenty books published. Kids were inspired by the interactive workshop held on Jan. 24. Click on the link to check pictures of the special visit. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Kings Park Photography Club (Kings Park Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Historical Non-fiction Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library). (10:30 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)
• Art Between the Wars (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Town of Brookhaven's Youth Bureau accepts gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and hats donations. The Annual INTERFACE Coat Drive will be held through Feb. 10 to help those needing warm clothing items this winter. If you want to support this cause, you can drop your items at Modern Realty and Management LTD, 260 Nesconset Highway, Suite 11, Stony Brook. (Patch)
• Just a friendly reminder: The Town of Smithtown has 2023 seasonal job opportunities. These jobs are perfect for high school and college students. Visit here to check which positions are available. If you see something that interests you, apply today! (Smithtown Patch)
• Brookhaven Town will spread animal adoption awareness throughout the year. The town discussed a new plan in a board meeting to help pets to find their forever homes. Currently, 81 cats and 70 dogs live in the shelter, waiting for adoption. (Patch)

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Events:

• ALMOST JOURNEY- THE JOURNEY SHOW (and some other 80’s music as well!). (January 28)
• KPY Spring Baseball/Softball Registration. (January 31)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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