🌱 Smithtown Daily: 'Fashion Night' Fundraiser + Miller's House Update

Good morning, Smithtown! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started. Here's what's happening around Smithtown today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 57, low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Smithtown Central School District announced Smithtown High School East juniors and seniors strutted their stuff down the runway for a good cause at Flowerfield Celebrations. Proceeds went to senior scholarships and the school's cultural arts programs. In all, 40 student models were dressed in smart tuxedos and eloquent gowns. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Spring is a great time for a wellness check! On Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meadow Club in Port Jefferson, the annual Port Jeff Health & Wellness Fest will be held in person! The event features over 60 health and wellness professionals that will advise the community on healthier habits. Visit and be on your way to a healthier day! (Stony Brook News)
3. County officials said this fall, Suffolk County is planning a $650,000 renovation for the historic 1802 Miller's House at Blydenburgh Park. The three-story, 3,500-square-foot, federal-style house occupies one of the best-preserved mill sites on Long Island. After renovation, the Miller's House will be furnished and reopened for tours. (Subscription: Newsday)
4. The Fourth of July Grucci fireworks display and concert at Bald Hill will be back this year for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerts will run from May 28 to Sept. 17. (Patch)
5. Patchogue native Christan Guardino is now one of the Top 14 contestants on Season 20 of “American Idol.” To help him rise to the top, download the American Idol app and sign in as you do on the website and create an account with a valid email. (You can also sign in with your Disney account). You can vote up to 10 times! (Greater Patchogue)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Printmaking (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• New Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1 p.m.)
• Earth Scientists (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Chess and Checkers Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset). (5:45 p.m.)
• 3D Printing with Tinkercad (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Public Information Representative Donna Harris, United States Postal Inspection Service - New York: "Military Saves Month - Operation Protect Veterans. As we close out Military Saves Month, join us for a webinar on Operation Protect Veterans; a program designed to protect veterans from scams on April 20, from 5-6 p.m." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village of The Branch: "Looking for someone who does spring clean up which includes spreading mulch. Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forestwood: "Anyone missing a giant inflatable cheeseburger? One appeared on the side of my house a few days ago. Today, another one right on my front porch!"🤣 (Nextdoor)

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— Diane Witek

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