🌱 Smithtown Daily: Spa Bust + Mother's Day Gifts + Be A Puppy Raiser

Good day, neighbors! Diane Witek here with a fresh Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and windy. High: 60, low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Following numerous community complaints, on Wednesday, around 3:30 p.m., Suffolk police investigated Angel Spa, at 12 Bank Ave. in Smithtown, police said. Ji Guoyin, 46, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with two counts of prostitution and two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, Suffolk police said. (Smithtown Patch)
2. One of the most rewarding jobs on Long Island is becoming a puppy raiser. The puppies you raise receive training to become guide dogs and service dogs for Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs. What a wonderful gift to give a person in need — seeing eyes and four-legged help. (Subscription: Newsday)
3. Patch took an informal survey of several Patch moms; the results were not so surprising. New moms, and those with small children just want a break. Suggestions were a mani/pedi, hair blow out, restaurant gift card so they don't have to cook, or just an offer to watch the child/children for an hour or so. Others said handwritten notes are much more meaningful than store-bought cards. Here's a list of suggested gifts for Mom. (Smithtown Patch)
4. On Wednesday, at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown, officials unveiled a new signboard, the first of many to be installed in Suffolk. The signs give nonverbal individuals the ability to communicate and use the parks. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11:30 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Smithtown American Legion Potluck Dinner Fundraiser. (5:30 p.m.)
• American Legion Potluck Dinner Fundraiser. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smithtown Pines: "Good afternoon, guys. 😊 Question? This is Wally, he’s 6 years old. Wally's face is changing; don’t know if he’s getting old. Anyone know what can be? Before and after pictures." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Landing: "Smithtown Bagels is as good as it gets. The owner Seth, his second in command, Freddy, and the entire staff are the epitome of what great neighbors and devoted community members represent. #nextdoor100." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Sock Hop for the Special Needs Community. (April 30)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List. (May 8)
• Open House for "A Summer to Remember!" (May 14)
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Announcements:

• National Football Foundation Honors Suffolk County Players. (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets. (Details)
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Job listings:

• Groundskeeper I — Part-time. (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• Simple Way To Save Money on Gas! (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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