🌱 Smithtown Daily: Nesconset Day 2022 + Free Culinary Class + Events

Hey, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Variable clouds with a shower. High: 82, low: 63.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Cook at the Smithtown Library- Nesconset Building on Monday, Aug. 29, with health coach Lisa Zimmerman. For those who want to learn how to grill healthy foods and make salads, dressings and smoothies, don't miss out but register here. (Smithtown Public Library)
2. Nesconset Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in Nesconset Day 2022. The event will be held on the Nesconset Gazebo at Smithtown Boulevard on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with vendors, bounce houses, food trucks, music, and more! (Nesconset CofC)
3. A motorcyclist was killed on Jericho Turnpike in East Northport on Saturday night. Gary Skaats crashed into a 2012 Honda SUV on Verleye Avenue. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252. (Smithtown Matters)
4. Showtime is at the Nesconset Gazebo on Smithtown Boulevard. The 2022 Summer Concert series is set for Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. with a Beatles Tribute. The event features a fundraiser for the Commendinger Foundation. Don't forget to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy the concert! All are welcome. (Nesconset CofC)
5. Smithtown Historical Society will host Brush Barn Goat Yoga on Tuesday, Aug. 23. at 5:30 p.m.! For those who want a combination of laughter and exercise, the friendly goats will help you! Classes are 45 minutes in duration for $28 per person. (Smithtown Historical Society)

Today in Smithtown:

• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Art Starts (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Summer Fun Craft Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We apologize for the delay in ticket sales for the annual Fall Festival: Taps and Talons, our most profitable fundraiser." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Join us next Sunday, Aug. 21, for this wonderful luncheon. There will be delicious food and great raffle baskets, all to support our Farm Program and Ramona’s Gift to Music." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Patch: "Take a look at Shelters in the Smithtown area. Put these pets up for adoption over the past week." (Patch)
• Patch: "Searching for full- or part-time work in and around Smithtown? These local companies are looking for help." (Patch)

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• A Savings Account That's Music to Your Ears. (August 19)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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