🌱 Smithtown Daily: For Sale + Events + CI Fire + Breeze Airways

Good morning, Smithtown! It's Saturday, so let me, Diane Witek, get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Smithtown.

First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 34, low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Three newest homes for sale in and around the Smithtown area. The Patch provides you with a glimpse of what properties are available including a listing with 3 beds and 1.5 baths for $649,000, and another with 4 beds and 3.5 baths for $629,000. (Smithtown Patch)
2. This weekend's events in the Smithtown area. There are a few events this week worth looking into, starting with That's Entertainment, and Money Matters for Young Adults (wish I had this course when I was young)! (Smithtown Patch)
3. No one was injured in a fire that broke out Thursday just after 1 a.m. at a home on Half Mile Road in Central Islip. Officials said five people were forced out of their home. News 12 was told several fire departments responded to knock down the flames. (News 12 Long Island)
4. According to QNS.com, "MacArthur Airport and Town of Islip welcomes David Neeleman’s Breeze Airways on the day of their inaugural flight to Charleston, S.C. Sen. Chuck Schumer and town officials were on hand to celebrate this new airline to the airport." (QNS.com)
5. If it is quality cheesesteaks you are looking for, go no further than Pete's Famous Cheesesteaks located at 339 New York Ave. in Huntington. The restaurant is seeing praise from online reviewers for its quality cheesesteaks. Pete's offers a variety of different cheesesteaks, with flavors such as "veggie," "pizza" and "hoagie" steaks. (Daily Voice)

Today in Smithtown:

• Take and Make — All About Elephants (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Baby Lapsit (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Paper Football Tournament Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Paper Football Tournament (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• How a Baseball Team Broke Racial Barriers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village of The Branch: "Lidl — I am warming up to the store and I like it. I want to know what others think of Lidl, what the best items to purchase are, and what you think of an absence of a customer service window like we have in major grocery stores." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hidden Ponds: "Hi! I’m looking for a cleaning lady that works in Hidden Ponds area. I’m seeking once maybe twice a month, no kids, no pets, seeking recommendations from local neighbors. Thanks, Kristen 631-559-4063." (Nextdoor)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor New York: "#Snowcrew. How to offer and get help shoveling for the Winter Storm. ⛄❄️ Neighbors, it's going to snow, yet again! This time around, based on your feedback, we are simplifying the process, here's how the #Snowcrew Angels volunteering." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parnell: "Roofing. Looking for recommendations for a professional roofing company. If you could include a rough cost estimate and how long it took to complete. Thanks, Joe." (Nextdoor)

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• Craft Warehouse Sale — Moving! (Feb. 26)
• KPY Spring Intramural Baseball & Softball Registration Open. (Feb. 28)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month. (Feb. 28)
• Get A ‘Taste Of Paradise’ During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis. (Feb. 28)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Diane Witek

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