🌱St. James Farmers Market Opens Early June + VetDogs 20th Anniversary

Hello there, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on...

• The St. James Farmers Market is on the horizon.
• Treat Dad with special public recognition.
• Memorial Day weekend happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 72, Low: 53.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The St. James Farmers Market is on the horizon. The grand opening is on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 40 vendors will offer farm goodies and fun activities for all ages! In addition, live entertainment will rock the community every Saturday! The market location is at the St. James Lutheran Church, at 230 Second Ave., St. James. (Patch)
2. Treat Dad with special recognition on our Smithtown Patch page. Patch and T-Mobile are together to highlight the hard work and qualities of all dads! So, go ahead and submit your nomination here by June 15. (Smithtown Patch)
3. America's VetDogs in Smithtown celebrates 20 years of serving our veterans to find the perfect service dogs. The nonprofit has connected over 1,000 puppies with veterans needing emotional and physical help. As the commemorative date excites those who volunteer, work, or are part of the cause, the institution features over 20 newly renovated rooms to improve the training spaces and more. (News 12 Long Island)
4. A Butterfly and Bird Festival is heading to Smithtown on June 10. The fest celebrates the grand opening of the Butterfly Vivarium at the Sweetbriar Center. Tickets are $25 per car. The event is rain or shine. For more information, visit here. (LongIsland.com)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Here Comes the Sun (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Civil War Encampment at Smithtown Historical Society. (Noon)
• Long Island Tabletop Saturday Games at Presbyterian Church in Smithtown. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Roberta Laundrie, the mother of Brian Laundrie, offered to provide him with a shovel and some garbage bags for the disposal of a body, according to the letter released to the family of Gabby Petito as part of a lawsuit in Florida." (Patch)
• A Memorial Day Service is scheduled at The Commack United Methodist Church on May 28 at 9 a.m. The service honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. (Smithtown Matters)
• Many parades are scheduled in Smithtown to celebrate Memorial Day 2023. The Smithtown Fire Department Parade is on Monday, May 29, at noon on the corner of Singer Lane and Main Street in Smithtown. Three VFW posts in the neighborhood will be holding parades as well. Visit the link I've shared to access the whole schedule. (Smithtown Gov.)
• The Wonderland Midway Corp. Carnival will be at the Smith Haven Mall parking lot until May 29. The carnival is a family-owned company based in Brooklyn and features rides, food vendors, games, and more! (Smithtown Gov.)

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You're all caught up for today!

— Debora Whitehead

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