🌱 Smithtown Festival Day Sizzling On Sunday + Summer Reading Program

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things going on in town these days. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Smithtown Day is Sunday on Main Street.
• A mother will skydive to honor her daughter's memory.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: Showers, mainly early; cooler. High: 67, Low: 53.

Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Smithtown Day Festival is sizzling this weekend! On Sunday, June 4 vendors, artistic performances, live music, food and more will be on Smithtown Main Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
2. Nearby News: Donna Desousa from Greenlawn will skydive to honor the memory of her daughter who passed away after battling cancer. Maggie left a bucket list in which skydiving was one of her dreams. Desousa is also organizing a gala dinner to benefit Maggie's Mission Glow for Gold Angel which supports pediatric cancer research. To learn more about this event, and Maggie's story visit here. (News 12 Long Island)
3. The security cameras at BJ’s Wholesale in Commack caught a suspect leaving the store with two unpaid fire extinguishers. Suffolk Crime stoppers are offering a cash reward for anyone with information that helps to identify and locate him. Visit the link I've shared to submit tips by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or online at www.P3Tips.com. (TBR News Media)
4. Would you be able to do yoga poses while baby goats go up on your back? This month the Smithtown Historical Society is hosting two sessions of goat yoga for those who want to try something different and support the animals on the farm. Visit the SHS Calendar and purchase tickets today! (Smithtown Historical Society)
5. The Smithtown Public Library is getting ready for the Summer Reading Program 2023! Kids in the neighborhood are gathering on Monday, June 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to decorate the bulletin board with this year's theme! Children who sign up for the program will win prizes as they read. (Smithtown Public Library)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Relay for Life — Smithtown High School-West. (All Day)
• St. James Farmers and Artisan Market OPENING DAY. (9 a.m.)
• Old Time Baseball at Smithtown Historical Society. (11 a.m.)
• Kayak / Canoe on Nissequogue River in Smithtown. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building is hosting a Morning Bingo for adults on Tuesday, June 13! There will be prizes and refreshments from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required and can be made at Smithlib.org. (Smithtown Matters)
• The 45th Annual Kings Park Day Town Fair is June 17. The community will offer lots of outdoor fun and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. The event also features over 250 crafts, gifts, and food vendors. (Smithtown Matters)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "As part of the Slammer family, the Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club and the Kings Park Soccer Club are excited to announce the formation of a partnership to explore ways of enhancing and growing our travel programs." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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