🌱Smithtown Theater Raising Donations For Updates + Jobs + Printmaking

Hello there, Smithtown. I'm in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here we go.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. High: 92, low: 75.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Theater has a permanent home at 2 East Main St. after the Smithtown Performing Arts Council purchased the building in May. The next challenge is remodeling the establishment with money raised by nonprofits and the Smithtown residents. The goal is to raise $ 500,000 to be invested in the renovation project. (LongIsland.com)
2. Registrations are now open for those who want to participate in the Bow program at the Silver Bay YMCA in the Adirondacks, New York. Classes will contain outdoor education like birding, canoeing, wilderness survival, cooking outdoors, and more! (Smithtown Matters)
3. Einstein’s Attic store will donate toys damaged by the rain that hit Long Island this week to a charity for the holidays. Owner Lori Badanes said the toys are in good condition, but the boxes got wet. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Patch lists the newest job openings in the Smithtown area. Check out who is hiring this week. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Smithtown Underground's Summer Blockbuster Challenge (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Printmaking (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Construction Zone (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Mini Matisse (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Library Kids: "Take a bite out of some totally "Jawesome" nonfiction books about sharks." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Police Officer Kimberly Dono, Suffolk County Police Department: "Thursday, July 21 between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nesconset Branch of the Smithtown Library, the Fourth Precinct will collect unused and expired pills for safe disposal. Bring pills removed from packages." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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