🌱 St. James Fire Department 100th Anniversary + Library Happenings

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Smithtown High School was where over 20 departments and emergency vehicles gathered to celebrate the St. James Fire Department's 100th Anniversary. The big day was cheered on Aug. 27 with a parade at 5 p.m. Members of our community waited to see first responders passing by at lined Woodlawn and Lake avenues. (TBR News Media)
2. The Smithtown Public Library- Commack building starts September with a series of events. Book discussion, Game Day, crafts... there is something for everyone! Access here to check the six programs for this month. (Smithtown Matters)
3. The old-time blast, Heritage Fair, will be hosted on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society on Sept. 18. The event features all carnival funs, music, food, and an exceptional performance by the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. (Mommy Poppins)
4. The new gun laws approved in July are now in effect. Gun owners can't carry firearms in various New York State places. Changes are also for those who have guns in self-defense. (LI News 12)
5. For those looking to purchase a home in the Smithtown area or are just curious about what's new in the market, take a look at Patch's list of five open houses in the neighborhood. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Baby's First Storytime (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Tot Tunes (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A man is facing criminal charges for the illegal hunt of osprey in the area. A neighbor in the Port Jefferson area called the ECO Small to report that a bird fell off a tree after gunshots. Officials investigated the area and found the suspect who admitted it. No names were released. (Smithtown Matters)
  
• Smithtown Patch: "The free End of Summer Concert was held at Kings Park Bluff on Saturday. The bluff was transformed into an outdoor concert venue, as Nathan Dean and The Damn Band finished up their nationwide tour, along Bootleggers Trail with Bootsie Magou Straight Bourbon Whiskey." (Patch)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Get ready to go back to school with some fun picture books!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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