🌱 Smithtown Daily: HS Regeneron STS Scholars Get Proclamations + ALS

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town.

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An afternoon shower in spots. High: 68, low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. On Monday, students in grades 1-5 from Dogwood Elementary School enjoyed a fun-packed Field Day at Smithtown High School East. Teamwork and cooperation were achieved as students played "tire roll relay, the wheel barrel race, water race relay and tug of war!" (Smithtown Matters)
2. Last week, the school district announced two seniors from Smithtown High School East, Sarah Schubel and Jonathan Chung, were presented proclamations from Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone for placing as Regeneron STS scholars. Schubel "investigated a mechanism for neurodevelopmental disorders" and Chung "investigated the changes in the coral microbiome under heat stress creating a higher resistance to coral bleaching." (Patch)
3. Belong Gaming will open its first Long Island esports gaming center at the Smith Haven mall. The application was approved by the town in April. The gaming center will take up 5,000 square feet that was formerly held by retail stores. (Smithtown Patch)
4. ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that results in the progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles — with no cure. I know this first-hand; my sister-in-law has ALS and has lost all ability in her legs and hands. Join the fight as "ALS patients and their families raise awareness with ALS Ride For Life." Please donate today! (News 12 Brooklyn)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Preschool Dance Party (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Handmade Hero Cards (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Handmade Hero Cards Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Night Owl Café Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)
• Ukulele Workshop (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We received a 3.5 pound fox kit that was found in a homeowners backyard calling out for her mother. Momma never responded. Most likely mom thought this baby wasn’t going to survive so she removed her from the den." (Facebook) (Website)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Join us this Thursday evening for an owl prowl! You’ll meet our resident owls and go on a hike to call in some wild ones." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Tickets for The 'Little Mermaid Jr.' are going faster than you can say SNARFBLATT! Best be sure to swim your way on over to our website to purchase your tickets now 🐚 🎟️: smithtownpac.org, #smithtownpac, #smithtowntheatre, #longisland." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Enjoy hearing a funny 'Captain Underpants' story and then we'll create some silly crafts and activities. Register for this program at the Commack Building in person, by phone 631-360-2480 Ext. 396." (Instagram) (Website)

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— Diane Witek

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