🌱 The Streetfighters Play Free Concert In Commack + Waterside Program

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll find news about:

• Hoyt Farm Concert Series is Sunday.
• Adventures on the Waterside hosted by Sweetbriar.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 92, Low: 70.

Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The next Hoyt Farm Concert Series features the Streetfighter band on Sunday, July 30! The group brings the Rolling Stones vibes to the stage, performing the best hits since 1978. The music starts playing at 7 p.m. The Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is at 200 New Highway in Commack. (Smithtown Gov.)
2. Plenty of summer activities remain to keep the young ones busy in Smithtown! One option is the Adventures on the Waterside hosted by the Sweetbriar Center, where kiddos will explore the Nissequogue River starting Aug. 7! Check all details here. (Sweetbriar Center)
3. “Kings Park Rocks” Summer Concert kicks off on Aug. 10! The music starts at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Lot on Main Street. There will be local bands playing the best of the 70s! Other attractions include raffles, food vendors, and more. (Kings Park Chamber Of Commerce)
4. Nearby News: Scott Cobb was convicted for being the gateway driver during the killing of an NYPD officer from Massapequa, Long Island, in 1988. However, records say he was granted parole and will be released on Aug. 9. Read the whole story here. (Long Island News 12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Saturday, July 29

• St. James Farmers Market — Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (9 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time at SmithLib — Kings Park. (10 a.m.)
• Play Date Concert at SmithLib Nesconset. (6 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "We are so thankful for our partnerships! Today, we are highlighting Chick-fil-A of Pt. Jefferson Station located at 5184 Nesconset Highway. Treat yourself to a delicious meal or treat there today!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown East Wrestling: "11 Smithtown East Wrestlers made the commitment to improve their wrestling skills at Kutztown University Wrestling Camp. They were part of a large contingent of Wrestlers from Suffolk County that attended the camp." (Smithtown East Wrestling via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "It's Shark Week! Check out the cool crafts we made in our Cricut Crafts: Shark Week program." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday!

— Debora Whitehead

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