🌱 Strength Training At Library + Trio Sought For Theft + Happenings

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

More sunshine than clouds. High: 84, low: 65.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Pump up some fun at the Kings Park library's strength training program! Personal trainer Joyce McCormack will host the four-week program on Tuesdays, starting on Sept. 6. Classes are $10 per person. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Smithtown Historical Society will host a Garden Party Luncheon on Sunday. The event starts at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. Please call 631-265-6768 to reserve tickets. (Facebook Events)
3. Police are searching for three women who stole merchandise from Old Navy located at 2089 Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Groove. A cash reward is offered to whomever gives information that leads to an arrest. (Smithtown Patch)
4. For those interested in appreciating art, the Smithtown Art Group (SAG) is putting on an exhibit for September. The "Autumn Medley" will be held at the Baffa/Gillette House in Sayville on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 -4 p.m. (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Jump and Play (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Game Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Historical Society: "Wonderful final event in our Cooking with the Stars series with Chef Stephen Gallagher of The Trattoria in St. James." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out how much fun we had making slime at the Commack Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Time to plan some last-minute summer outings before the kiddos are back in school! One awesome place to check out right here on LI is Splish Splash." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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• Behind The Scoreboard — Congratulations to Rockville Centre’s Lori King (Details)
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• 2015 Honda Odyssey (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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