🌱Smithtown Receives Urban Forestry Grant + 2023 Fall Lectures Series

Welcome back, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox to let you know everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find:

• More trees to be planted in Smithtown.
• Smithtown Historical Society announced the schedule for its Fall Lectures.
• Touch-A-Truck event at the Walt Whitman Mall on Saturday and more.

But first, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds. High: 72, Low: 58.

Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown is slowly becoming a "green town." This week, the local government announced the town is among the 385 grant proposals to receive $1 million in grant funds for the Urban Tree Canopy Improvement Project. The incredible benefit will result in more trees being planted in the neighborhood, bringing environmental benefits to the area. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. The Smithtown Historical Society released dates and times for its Fall Lectures. The first session is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2. There will be four weeks of local historical discussion. If you're interested in participating, access the calendar of events to learn all topics to be discussed. (Smithtown Historical Society)
3. Congratulations to Smithtown High School East seniors, Dylan Shen and Rishabh Dholakia, for their semifinalist nomination in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Their accomplishment came after hours of dedication to studying for the nationwide test. (Smithtown Patch)
4. Kings Park School District partnered with town officials to host its Touch-A-Truck event at the Walt Whitman Mall on Saturday, Sept. 23. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a vast collection of official vehicles. It's a free admission event. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

Friday, September 22

• Chair Yoga at SmithLib — Kings Park. (10 a.m.)
• Game Day at SmithLib — Smithtown. (11 a.m.)
• Stay and Play at SmithLib — Smithtown. (7 p.m.)
• Family Shabbat Picnic at the SYJCC. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Historical Society: "Take a turn around the farm on the hay ride at Sunday’s Heritage Fair! The tractor will be running all afternoon. Heritage Country Fair Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. $5/per person. Attend in historical dress for free admission!" (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Last Wednesday a graduation ceremony was held as our newest Park Rangers and Fire Marshal completed their 3 months of training at the Town of Islip Law Enforcement Academy." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "Catholic High School preview night was a big success! Catholic Education is a gift that lasts a Lifetime!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "After we excavated the fossils (foam dinosaur bones) from the dig site (beneath the parachute), we sorted by shape and then built our own dinosaur models! The next Dinosaur Build program will be in December at the Smithtown Building." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Happy Harbor Day! (September 23)
• Stony Brook CommUniversity Day! (September 23)
• Free Baton Twirling Class With Titanium Twirlers. (September 27)
• Coindre Hall Wetlands Protecting a Special Place. (September 28)
• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
• Conkquinox featuring Bakithi Kumalo of Paul Simon's Graceland Album. (September 30)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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