🌱 Smithtown Sweetbriar Events + Teen Raises Money For A Good Cause

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox to walk you through the most important local things. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Local teen raises funds to help St. Jude Children's Hospital.
• Winter Walk in Kings Park.
• Sweetbriar Center events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 47, low: 41.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Commack teenager resident Joseph Barragato decorated his home on Wichards Boulevard to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The presentation is named Winter Wonderland and will be displayed until Dec. 27. All are welcome. (LI News12)
2. A Welcome Winter Walk will be hosted at the Sunken Meadow State Park on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. A tour guide will be on the post to lead participants through a nature walk through the park. Don't forgot to dress warmly. (Parks.NY)
3. Sweetbriar Holiday Party for Wildlife fundraiser kicks off on Dec. 10, from noon to 3 p.m.! The center needs community support to keep up the excellent work of rescuing wild animals and giving them a permanent home. The beauty of the center is the children who are regular visitors. If you want to attend this event to help our furry neighbors, visit the link to purchase your tickets today. (Sweetbriar Nature Center)
4. Crafts and shopping will be at the Smithtown High School East in St. James on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Most of the items on sale will be homemade by local artisans. The fair features over seventy-five exhibitors. (Long Island.com)
5. A lot is going on in Long Island this holiday season! Tree lighting, photos with Santa, trots, you name it! If you want to plan holiday outings, go ahead and visit the link to mark down the best events to attend with family/friends and enjoy the magic season! (Long Island News 12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Cute as a Button (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building) (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• A yoga session will be hosted at Sweetbriar Nature Center on Saturday, Dec. 3. Not into yoga? Not a problem! Visit the link events from Sweetbriar Nature Center to check other happenings. (All Events)
• "Smithtown Pet of the week: Annie, a 14-year-old female dilute calico domestic shorthair mix, is extremely outgoing. Are you interested in meeting her?" (Patch)
• The Smithtown Recreation and Senior Citizens Department are hosting its Tender Years Treasury on Saturday, Dec. 3. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features cookie decorating, balloon sculpture, crafts, and snacks. Kids will be able to go shopping for items that are priced up to $5 at 420 Middle Country Road in Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)

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All right, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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