🌱 Town Officials Brings Touch A Truck Event + Flu Shots In Smithtown

Morning, everybody! I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• A free Touch A Truck event is coming up!
• Kings Park H.S. is nationally recognized.
• Upcoming Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru in Smithtown and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 76, Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Kings Park School District partnered with town officials to host its Touch A Truck event at the Walt Whitman Mall on Saturday, Sept. 23. The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring a vast collection of official vehicles. It's a free admission event. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Smithtown Patch highlights the Kings Park H.S. for its recognition as the Best H.S. BY U.S. News & World Reports - Schools. The achievement is due to the institution's successful graduation rate. (Smithtown Matters)
3. There will be a Free Flu Vaccination Drive-Thru in Smithtown on Saturday, Sept. 23. Residents 18+ can now make appointments here. Doses will be administrated at the St. Catherine of Siena Hospital at 50 Route 25ASmithtown from 8 to 10 a.m. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. Legislator Rob Trotta asks the community to donate non-perishable food items to support the Kings Park St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Personal hygiene items are also accepted. The pantry is at St. Joseph’s Church, 59 Church St., in Kings Park. For more information, please call 631-269-6635. (LI Business)

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Today in Smithtown:

Tuesday, September 19

• Wheels on the Bus at SmithLib-Nesconset. (10 a.m.)
  
• Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting at SmithLib. (6 p.m.)
  
• Family Connect Night - Grades K-8 - Smithtown Csd. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "We are always looking for pictures of our students enjoying all St. Patrick School has to offer. Please email your photos to events@spssmith.org. We may be able to use them on our social media!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "On Saturday, our Smithtown Slammers Boys 2012 teams enjoyed a great day watching the Stonybrook Seawolves earn a 3-2 victory over the Delaware Blue Hens!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Smithtown Patch: "Borrow A Mobile Hotspot From The Smithtown Library. This will allow
  residents to connect to Wi-Fi devices if it is not available to you elsewhere." (Smithtown Patch)

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• Stony Brook CommUniversity Day! (September 23)
• The 4th Annual Commack Day - Bring the whole family! (September 30)
• Zombies! Run for your life. (September 30)
• Conkquinox featuring Bakithi Kumalo of Paul Simon's Graceland Album. (September 30)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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