🌱 Smithtown Library Hosts Cooking Class On Super Bowl Weekend + Jobs

Hey, friends. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes updates on the following:

• Patch recognizes two students from Commack.
• Events in Smithtown.
• Jobs and more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Patch recognizes Star Students from Commack. Would you like to meet twins Graceann and Domminck, who created a motivational children's book based on Dominick's journey with Tourette's syndrome? Visit the link to learn about these two inspiring local personalities. (Patch)
2. On Sunday, a car was ablaze in the Smith Haven Mall parking lot. Luckily, no one was injured during the incident. Police did not release the cause of the fire but confirmed that it was not suspicious. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve has something special for those who want to enjoy the maple/sugaring classes on Sunday for just $5 per person! This unique event teaches native Americans techniques to obtain the maple and how to preserve it! What is good about this program is that it's open to all, which means that non-Smithtown residents are welcome to participate. Classes will be hosted on Feb. 19, Feb. 26, and March 5. I recommend you register before attending. (TBR News Media)
4. Smithtown Library is hosting a cooking class to celebrate the Super Bowl weekend. Participants of the "Game Day Cheddar Jalapeño Bread" program will bake two loaves of bread and take them home to be enjoyed during the game! This event is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. Click here to register. (Smithtown Chronicle)
5. For those looking for a job in the Smithtown area, check Patch's weekly list of openings in and around the neighborhood. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Athena Autistic Artistic College (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Town Board Meeting - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (2 p.m.)
• Dino Tales (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Dungeons and Dragons (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)
• Snow Dough (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• After years of complaints from residents about the Brookhaven landfill, Town Supervisor Ed Romaine announced the closure of the site will become a reality in 2024. Newsday has the story. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• "A humpback whale that washed ashore in Lido Beach has died, according to officials." (Patch)
• Sweetbriar is hosting the special Galentine's Hoots and Handmade Pottery event! This event is set for Friday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Instructor Alison will lead participants into a sculpture creation. Tickets can be purchased here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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Events:

• KPY Spring Baseball/Softball Registration (January 31)
• 90’s Night! STP, Rage Against The Machine, and Nirvana Tribute Bands! Suffolk Theater. Tickets here. (February 3)
• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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