🌱 Spring Has Sprung With Events In Smithtown + Adopt A Pet Today!

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your Saturday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about:

• Stay tuned for upcoming events at the Smithtown library.
• Spring Jazz fest is this weekend.
• Free egg hunt and more!

But first, today's weather:

Becoming windier with rain. High: 46, Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. There are lots of programs worth mentioning in April at the Smithtown Public Library- Commack Building. The list goes from exercise classes to book discussion groups! In addition, the 'Stretching Food Dollars' program will also help those on a tight budget to shop smart for healthy food. All these happenings require registration, so visit here to sign up. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Spring Jazz Festival brings notable musicians to Jazz Loft in Stony Brook. It's interesting to see the neighborhood becoming the music scene of Long Island with diverse events throughout the year and the new LI Music & Entertainment Hall Of Fame. The music begins playing today at 4 p.m. If you can't make it, no worries! There is always something going on! You can access the schedule of upcoming events and festivals here. (News 12 Long Island)
3. The Smithtown Patch congratulates Smithtown High School West student Ben Rosen, who won third place in the International Ocean Film Festival. His short production addressed the importance of storms and clean water. Rosen is the only student nationwide to conquer a place in the competition. (Smithtown Patch)
4. The St. James Chamber of Commerce hosts a free Egg Hunt for kiddos aged 1-10! The event is weather permitting. Parents are asked to stay with their kids and bring a basket and a camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! The venue is the Deepwells Farm, on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Facebook Events)
5. The Rotary Club of Smithtown invites the community to "Run the Day" today. The Go For The Green 5K Race starts at Smithtown Elementary School on Lawrence Avenue at noon. If you are interested in other upcoming events, you can access the Club's calendar. (Smithtown Rotary Club)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Rotary Club of Smithtown Go For Green 5K Run. (9 a.m.)
• Baby Lapsit (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• HSW - Gala Concert - Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mark Sunday, April 30, on your calendar to enjoy the Spring Village Fair at the Smithtown Historical Society. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will sell crafts, jewelry, wood objects, food and more! For those interested in being a vendor, fill out a form at depasmarket.com. (Facebook Events)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Remember Willy the groundhog, who came to us a few months ago after his hibernation site had been destroyed by a construction crew? He is now free! He was so surprised when he got released!" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Join us in wishing our four-legged friends a Happy National Puppy Day! Looking for your own canine partner? Contact the Smithtown Animal Shelter at 631-360-7575 to find out how to adopt today!" (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out the awesome artwork that our patrons created at our Nesconset Building! We learned tape resist painting and created masterpieces with our names." (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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