🌱 Smithtown Daily: 144 HS East Gold Cords Honored + POW + Give Blood

Hello, everybody. It's Friday in Smithtown and I'm here with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm in the area; humid. High: 74, low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. The school district announced 144 High School East seniors who maintained a 4.0 GPA for four consecutive years of high school were honored. Each student received a plaque and gold cords presented by Assistant Superintendent Kevin Simmons. The gold cords will be worn at their graduation. (Smithtown Patch)
2. According to a news release, Nesconset's Paws of War is attempting to rescue two adorable kittens for a United States Army soldier stationed in the Middle East. “Spc. Jenny could not leave these kittens behind knowing their mom passed away and put her faith in us to help bring them home," said Dereck Cartright, logistics coordinator at Paws of War. To donate to help Spc. Jenny save Pepito and Julian, you may do so here. (Patch)
3. Wednesday in Hauppauge around 2:20 p.m. Joseph Suozzo, age 60, of Jupiter, Florida, was allegedly fleeing the scene of a single-car crash when he was hit and killed by an 18-wheel truck, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Patch)
4. Long Island Museum will keep you engaged this weekend with art and entertainment with "Two Centuries of Long Island Women Artists" on Saturday, May 28. The museum is located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, and visitations will be open to the public at noon. (AARP)
5. According to the New York Blood Center, donations are on the decline. "The center has seen 6,000 fewer donations than earlier in the year." It's time we roll up your sleeve and give blood. The Stony Brook University Hospital Blood Bank is located in the main lobby area of the hospital’s 5th floor in Suite 5000. To schedule an appointment to donate blood or platelets, call 631-444-3662. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make — Lemon Rosemary Soap (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Game Day — (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee — (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Family Movie Night — (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Based on the beloved picture book, 'Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical' is filled with adventure, song, and dancing laundry and is an instant children's classic! 🎟️: smithtownpac.org #spac, #longisland, #longislandtheatre, #knufflebunny." (Facebook) (Website)

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Events:

• 40th Season Kickoff (May 28)
• Maggie's Mission Fifth Anniversary "Angelversary" Gala (June 3)
• Opera Night Grand Re-Opening (June 3)
• Open House for "A Summer to Remember!" (June 4)
• Live Music Concert & Auction Fundraiser for Stony Brook Cancer Center (June 11)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Diane Witek

About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Smithtown Daily? Contact me at diane.witek@patch.com