🌱 Smithtown Tree Lighting Is Wednesday + Sweetbriar Thrift Shop

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with your new edition of the Smithtown Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Town of Smithtown Tree Lighting.
• "The Healing Power of Nature" on display at Smithtown Public Library.
• Sweetbriar Center Fundraiser event and more!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and breezy. High: 54, low: 32.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Smithtown Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony is on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Community will enjoy live performances. Hot chocolate, balloon sculpting and other holiday fun from 5 to 6:30 p.m. You might like to know this event is free. All are welcome. (Town of Smithtown)
2. No registration is required to visit the art exhibit "The Healing Power of Nature" at the Smithtown Public Library- Kings Park building. A collection of photographs by artist John P. Cardone will be on display starting Dec. 2. All are welcome to visit the exhibition during regular library hours. (Smithtown Public Library)
   
3. Smithtown Sweetbriar Center Outdoor Thrift Market is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Quality items will be on sale to help the wildlife in the center. All are welcome to stop by and shop and, of course, to say hello to the residents! (Sweetbriar Center)
4. This is the time of the year most porches are filled with delivery boxes for the holidays. This time also can raise concerns over your item's safety as "porch pirates" are on the lookout for stealing boxes. Long Island News 12 published an article with safety tips to help you to avoid "losing" your packages. (LI News12)

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Today in Smithtown:

• All Abilities Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Mindful Moments (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Environment, Parks & Agriculture at Suffolk County Legislature. (10 a.m.)
• Suffolk Winter Lantern Festival at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The 43rd Annual Holiday Festival kicks off on Dec. 4 in Stony Brook! The event runs from Noon to 6 p.m. Just so you know, the event is entirely free and features holiday treats, live music, a petting zoo and more! (Stony Brook Village)
• Registrations are open for St. James/Smithtown Little League. Registered kids will participate in the 2023 Winter Clinic series AND the Spring 2023 season. Click here to sign up today. (Smithtown Little League)
• Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall celebrated its grand opening event. The new venue can now be visited Wednesdays-Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. If you would like more info regarding tickets and displays, you can see the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. (PIX11 New York News)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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