🌱 Smithtown Daily: Summer Jobs + Donate Winnings + POW Ukraine

Good morning, people of Smithtown! It's me again, Diane Witek, your host of the Smithtown Daily.

First, today's weather:

Showers late in the afternoon. High: 47, low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Looking for summer or seasonal work? According to a news release, there are jobs for a certified lifeguard, park attendant, or summer camp instructor, as well as work for the public safety, municipal services facility, highways, and the parks departments. For a list of available positions and application information, check out the Town of Smithtown website. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Don't know what to do with your winnings from Jake's 58 Casino? Well now you can donate your winnings to help Ukraine. Suffolk County and Northwell Health are announcing the initiative to help the hospitals under siege in Ukraine. Tony Pancella, president and CEO of Suffolk County OTB, said the money will help supply funds to purchase much needed medical supplies to the country. (News 12 Brooklyn)
3. Today, from 5 to 9 p.m. the Blue Point Brewery is pairing up with a group of Patchogue restaurants to host "Taste of Patchogue for Ukraine." Proceeds from the night will go to World Central Kitchen which is helping feed refuges from Ukraine. Tickets are $45 per person and will include unlimited food samplings from Patchogue restaurants, beer specials, music and entertainment. (Patch)
4. Paws of War is volunteering at two separate borders in Romania and Poland to help people with their pets by supplying them with food, crates and blankets for future travels. Paws of War is asking people for monetary donations to buy pet supplies in Poland and Romania instead of sending supplies from the United States, which is more expensive. (News 12 Brooklyn)
5. Lauren Pazienza, 26, a Long Island events coordinator, has turned herself into police for the death of an 86-year-old vocal coach, Barbara Maier Gustern. On March 10, Gustern was shoved from behind and she hit her head on the sidewalk during the attack. Gustern died five days later, the NYPD said. (Subscription: Newsday)

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Today in Smithtown:

• School of Business — Duck Donut Sale (E-Commons). (9:30 a.m.)
• Storytime Safari (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Tai Chi (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1 p.m.)
• Spring String Art (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Hear Us Roar — The Struggle for Women's Suffrage (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)
• Bunny Butt Sugar Cookies (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Great-horned owls are probably our earliest nesters in the northern United States and the season is upon us. Although great horned owls are excellent parents, home repair is not their strong suit." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "As part of our commitment to ensure members of the department receive ongoing in-service training to help them serve the residents of Smithtown to the best of their abilities, The department once again hosted Street Cop Training." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Our animal family here at SHS includes nine sheep, seven chickens, two bunnies, two ponies & barn cats. Our wonderful volunteer staff not only donate time but resources as well to ensure the health and happiness of our animals." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "⚽️Kick off your spring season with 20 percent off at Dick's Sporting Goods! (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Were you one of the audience members that attended our sold-out Irish Comedy Night? Good news! There is still time to present your ticket and save at Old Street Restaurant & Bar for the remainder of the month. #smithtownpac. #spac." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village of The Branch: "I can service your yard equipment such as mowers, snow blowers and leaf blowers, trimmers and generators, etc. I can service ATVs and power sports too, depending on the machine. I also offer door to door pick up and drop off service." (Nextdoor)

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