🌱 Smithtown Library All Abilities Programs + Farmers Market 2023

Hey, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. In today's newsletter, we have these stories and more...

• The great St. James Farmers Market is coming soon.
• Smithtown Library offers All Abilities Programs.
• Happenings and more.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 73, Low: 54.

Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. The St. James Farmers Market will gather the community looking forward to starting the new season supporting local vendors and enjoying family outdoor activities! If you want to shop and enjoy live music, the fun starts at 9 a.m. on June 3. The market opens on every Saturday through October at the St. James Lutheran Church parking lot. (Smithtown Patch Events)
2. Attention parents and friends of children and teens with disabilities, the Smithtown Public Library offers unique programs and events for 'All Abilities.' Don't miss the chance to spend quality time, have fun with your special ones, and meet new families in town! For information, please call 631-360-2480, ext. 224. (Smithtown Public Library)
3. Have you ever met someone who owns a lighthouse? A historic lighthouse nearby the neighborhood is auctioned on Monday, June 12. The starting bid for the Stratford Shoal Lighthouse in Setauket is $10,000. For more information, click here. (The Steam News)
4. Are you a big fan of "Food on Wheels?" Long Island News 12 published an interesting guide with the location of food trucks on Long Island. So, it's time to plan an exciting food tour this summer. (LI News12)
5. It's time to help to protect little friends at the Sweetbriar Center at the Turtle Walk 2023! The event is on Sunday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. All helpers will look for box turtles to examine and tag them. Tickets can be purchased here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Baby Lapsit at Smithtown Public Library. (10 a.m.)
  
• Social Media Boot Camp at Inhales Wellness Center. (11 a.m.)
• HSW - Junior Prom — Smithtown High School-West. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• As May sails off, it's time to warm up for the 2023 Family Concerts in the neighborhood! The Long Beach Pavilion in St. James will be the stage where many local artists will rock free evening performances starting Friday, June 23. The Smithtown Gov. has the whole schedule and rain dates available. (Smithtown Gov.)
  
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Looking for a fresh start this summer? Join our team as a part-time dispatcher! Graduation from standard high school or GED and typing abilities are required, relevant experience is preferred." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• A Butterfly and Bird Festival is heading to Smithtown. The fest celebrates the grand opening of the Butterfly Vivarium at the Sweetbriar Center. Tickets are $25 per car. The event is rain or shine. For more information, visit here. (LongIsland.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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