Smithtown Schools Have 3 National Merit Semifinalists + LI Beer

Hey, neighbors! Diane Witek here with today's issue of the Smithtown Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 77, low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Smithtown schools have three national merit semifinalists. The 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists were announced on Wednesday, among them are three students from the Smithtown Central School District. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Plumbing supply firm expanding with Smithtown acquisition. Green Art Plumbing Supply is adding a new showroom in Smithtown at 115 East Main St. The building was formerly occupied by James Cress Florist. (Long Island Business News)
3. Who has the best beer selection on Long Island? Long Islanders voted a Port Jefferson Station Brewery as having the Best Beer Selection on Long Island in the 2021 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest. It is one of the few places in the country that is identified as a Brewery and a Cidery! (Long Island Press)
4. Smithtown Police Blotter: two people scammed over the phone. A person claiming to work for PSEG called someone and told them to buy two $500 gift cards or their electricity would go off, police say. (Smithtown Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Teddy Bear Tales (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Elephant and Piggie Storytime (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Escape the Room Jr. (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Craft Kits for Kids Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4 p.m.)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

Smithtown Patch Notebook

• Smithtown Library Kids: "Congratulations to Marilyn on completing 1,000 books before Kindergarten!" (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Help us Save the Smithtown Theatre! How? 1. Share 2. Join us this Saturday for our Benefit Performance. Tickets can be purchased at Smithtownpac.org 3. If you can, donate to our GoFundMe." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Derek has been part of our youth productions and educational programs for years. We need to keep the Smithtown Theatre alive so that more children can experience the magic of theatre! Join us for our Benefit Performance Saturday at 6:30 p.m." (Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Our Theatre Education Program Classes for Fall 2021 begin next week! There's still time to register. Contact us today to secure your spot! #smithtownpac #spac #longisland #Longislandtheatre #performingarts #theatreeducationprogram" (Facebook)

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— Diane Witek

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

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