🌱 Train Show At Smithtown Historical Society + Pet Hotel To Open Soon

Hello there, Smithtown. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's issue includes...

• Model Train Show at Smithtown Historical Society.
• Barkgata Pet Hotel & Spa Grand Opening in April.
• Smithtown Police Blotter and more!

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. There are many upcoming March events at the Smithtown Historical Society. I want to mention the Model Train Show that will be held on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The society's Brush Barn will display the models and offer other fun activities. All proceeds will benefit the animals living there. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. (Smithtown Historical Society)
2. The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce announced the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening date for the Barkgata Pet Hotel & Spa is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. The new business will open at 99A Lake Avenue South in Nesconset. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
3. The Smithtown Public Library April newsletter is now available! If you are too busy to stop by the library to get yours, no problem! Access the digital version to know all happenings and events in all branches. (Smithtown Public Library)
4. Residents have the right to be informed about police activity in the neighborhood. Knowing that Patch has a weekly police blotter for those interested in learning about crime reports in the area. Visit the Smithtown Police Blotter with information from March 12-18. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• All Abilities Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Baby Bounce (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• Spring is in the Air (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3:30 p.m.)
• Science Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Family Craft Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Anime and Manga Club (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• Colorectal Cancer-Know the Facts (Smithtown Library). (7 p.m.)
• Zumba (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "Congratulations to the Girl's Varsity Basketball team for receiving the Scholar-Athlete Team Award for the 2022-23 Winter season!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Tonight was the second event in our lecture series: Classic Hollywood: Lucille Ball with historian Lawrence Wolff. Attendees listened to stories, discussed her career, perused memorabilia, and watched a colorized 'I Love Lucy' episode." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "SWEETBRIAR IS HIRING! Janitorial duties include recycling and trash, and ordering supplies. Routine grounds maintenance, including garbage disposal, grass mowing, including cleaning of outdoor animal enclosures." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Registration for our Intramural program is open! The program is for players born 2013-2019. You must register your child in accordance with their birth year." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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All right, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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