🌱 Town Of Smithtown Hiring Scorekeepers + Photo Gallery: Puppy Yoga

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• Town needs scorekeepers.
• Have you ever heard about 'Puppy Yoga?'
• Valentine's Day outing in town and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sun and areas of low clouds. High: 41, low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. For those looking for a summer job, the town of Smithtown is hiring scorekeepers. The salary offered is $18 per hour, Monday- Friday. Notice that applicants must be 18 or older. If you are interested in this position, visit here. (Patch)
2. Have you ever heard about 'Puppy Yoga?' That's what Smithtown High School Students experienced last week. Health and physical education teacher, Helen Flynn, brought her lab mix to "workout' with HS East students. Would you like to see pictures of the new 'trend?' You can click on the link I've shared. (Smithtown Patch)
3. If you are looking for a special outing in Smithtown, the Performing Arts Center features the Lovers of a Comedy show on Feb. 11. According to the organizers, it will be a good evening filled with laughs, wine, and beer! Tickets are $45 per person. If you would like more details, please visit here. (TBR News Media)
4. A 17-year-old was arrested under DWI charges in Dix Hills. The teen was involved in a crash in which two people were seriously injured on Vanderbilt Parkway. According to the police, the driver lost control of her vehicle on McCulloch Dr. while intoxicated. There is an arrangement for a court appearance for the case. (TBR News Media)
5. Some may think that food addiction is just an imaginary issue, but it's real, and resources are available for those struggling with it. Michigan Institute of Healthcare Policy released results of a survey that show one in eight adults struggles to keep food portions low. LI News 12 has a guide with a list of signs of food addiction and where to go to get professional help. (News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Fine Motor Fun (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Clay Fidget Stones (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building. (5 p.m.)
• Adult Writers Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• Random Acts of Kindness Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The St. James Community Cultural Arts Center will host a unique event to celebrate the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. There will be a living story presentation on Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. If you are interested in this event, visit here for more information. (TBR News Media)
• For the love birds looking for Valentine's Day events on Long Island, Newsday lists outings in Nassau and Suffolk County for all who want to enjoy different activities this holiday. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Nearby Events: Curry Club at Saghar celebrates a year in Port Jefferson on Tuesday with complimentary champagne from 5 to 9 p.m. All dinner reservations will come with a complimentary toast to cheer a year of the restaurant's move from Setauket to Port Jeff. (Port Jefferson CofC)
• "A man and his dog were rescued from the frigid water of Lake Ronkonkoma through the combined efforts of a group of good Samaritans and Emergency Services Unit officers on Sunday morning, Suffolk police said." (Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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