🌱 Tri Chamber Event + St. James Middle School Restoration + Concert

Hi there, Smithtown! I'm in your inbox today to catch you up on everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 84, Low: 70.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. Smithtown Chamber of Commerce, Three Village, and Port Jefferson are hosting the Stony Brook Yacht Club After Hours on July 21. All are welcome to join the networking event featuring views of the Stony Brook Harbor, drinks, a buffet, and more. Tickets are $40 per person. (Smithtown Chamber)
2. Little progress each day results in the St. James Elementary School restoration! The school district received additional grants to renovate the portable classroom to host the universal pre-kindergarten classes. The construction will benefit an extra 104 students. (Smithtown School District)
3. Suffolk police are facing a lawsuit concerning an incident at a graduation party in June 2021. Cindy O'Pharrow alleges she was physically assaulted while helping a gunshot victim. (News 12 Connecticut)
4. Stay tuned with the 2022 Nesconset Chamber Summer Concert Series starting on July 12. The band, Songs in the Attic will open the event with a Billy Joel Tribute at 7 p.m. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Have you ever considered rescuing a rooster? King James, the rooster, was found astray and is waiting for a lovely family/person to take him as part of the family! All are welcome to visit the Smithtown Animal shelter to meet him. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Underground's Summer Blockbuster Challenge (Smithtown Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Tot Tunes (Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Garden and Grow (Smithtown Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Wallet Hub: "2022's cities benefiting most and least from medical-debt credit report changes." (Wallet Hub)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Do you know the species of this fledgling? Hard to tell even after deflating its ruptured air sacs. That’s why, if possible, you should find a wildlife rehabilitator." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St James/Smithtown Little League: "Listen to the cow. Come down to Chick-Fil-A on 347 in Smithtown this Monday, July 11, between 5-8 p.m. to support SJSLL. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the league." (St James/Smithtown Little League via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Going on a road trip this summer? Visit the Library and check out books on CD for a long car ride, perfect for the whole family. Also, don't forget to check out Libby or Hoopla to download audiobooks right to your device." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Events:

• Wine Tasting Fundraiser Sierra Club Long Island. (July 9)
• Open House with Free Classes. (July 10)
• Celebrate St. James Summer Concert Series. (July 10)
• CM Street Festival. (July 17)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard — Protecting Our Athletes (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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