🌱 Smithtown Daily: Vietnam War Veterans Honored + 1k Daffodil Dash

Good morning, Smithtown! Diane Witek here with everything you need to know to get this Monday started. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

A p.m. shower in places. High: 53, low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Smithtown:

1. Saturday in Farmingdale, the U.S. Army and state elected officials presented thirty Vietnam War veterans from Long Island with commemorative medals to honor for their service. They urged people to never forget the sacrifices they made. The veterans were awarded the medals during a ceremony held at and hosted by the American Airpower Museum. (Subscription: Newsday)
2. Mehdi Damaghi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University is taking a different approach to cancer, and it is catching on. Damaghi is taking the same principles of evolutionary biology, understanding how a cancer can adapt and fight to survive. Understanding this principle can possibly enable people to control and live with their cancer longer. (TBR News Media)
3. To commemorate both Earth Day and Arbor Day, the 1k Daffodil Dash fun run/walk/wheel takes place, both in person and virtually, on Saturday, April 23. The first 100 registrants receive all kinds of goodies and a Daffodil Dash medal. Profits go to community beautification by Old Town Blooms, and the Chamber Flag Fund. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Defensive Driving (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Little Library Buddies (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (Noon)
• Family Coloring Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Escape the Makerspace (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3:30 p.m.)
• Make It Monday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "I hope you enjoy this release video of the Merlin that was admitted in back in March. This falcon was thin and weak, if you remember it was trapped in a factory warehouse for 4 days with no food or water. It’s a great feeling to see this." (Facebook) (Website)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "We know what you've been looking for tickets to High School Musical Jr! Ryan, Sharpay & The Wildcats hit the stage again at 3 p.m. today ⭐ 🎟️: 🐾 🎟️:smithtownpac.org, #smithtownpac, #spac, #longisland, #longislandtheatre, #highschoolmusical." (Facebook) (Website)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Smithtown Pines: "Looking for some suggestions for a long weekend getaway next Thurs.-Sun. Tried FLA but flights were ridiculous. Looking for someplace within 5-6 hour drive with lots to do and good food. Thanks in advance." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Diane Witek

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