🌱 Vendors Wanted For 2023 Events + Grand Opening In Smithtown

Hello again, friends. It's Tuesday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including news about:

• Barkgata Pet Hotel & Spa will host a grand opening.
• Vendors are wanted for Long Island Events.
• Upcoming events and more

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with a stray shower. High: 60, Low: 43.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce announced that the ribbon cutting/grand opening date for the Barkgata Pet Hotel & Spa is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. The new business is opening at 99A Lake Avenue South in Nesconset. (Smithtown Chamber of Commerce)
2. The warmer weather brings a series of outdoor festivals and community events to Long Island. Vendors are wanted for the Nesconset’s Spring Fling Food Truck Rodeo and Craft Fair on May 21. In addition, there is a list of other great events recruiting artisans, food and crafts vendors. Visit the TBR News Media website for information. (TBR News Media)
3. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services requests pregnant women be tested for syphilis due to increased congenital infections. Read the whole story here. (TBR News Media)
4. Smithtown Chamber of Commerce announces the SHRED-A-THON! Bring old bills, documents and other papers you would like to dispose of correctly on April 29 at the Smithtown Office at 7 W. Main Street in Smithtown. Attendees are asked to use the parking lot on Manor Road. (Smithtown Chamber of Library)

Today in Smithtown:

• Time for Twos (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Stretching Food Dollars (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• All the Feels (Smithtown Library - Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4 p.m.)
• Decorate to Donate Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Recycle and Redesign (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (5:30 p.m.)
• Smithtown Library Board Of Trustees Meeting (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Drinkware Design (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)
• HSW - Safe Driving Assembly - Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Save the Spring Village Craft Fair date at Smithtown Historical Society on Sunday, April 30! Lots of crafts, home décor, jewelry and more will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors are being accepted. (Smithtown Historical Society via Social Media)
• Spring has sprung on Long Island but, what is a blessing to many, can also be a challenge for some. It's also allergy season and for those who want to ease up the symptoms of allergy from pollen, Patch has an interesting list of resources! (Patch)
• Long Island News 12: "Board of Regents to vote to ban Native American names, mascots and images in schools." (LI News12)

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Featured events:

• Solo Joe & Friends: MTV Unplugged style concert. Light Rock, Country, Pop, Big Band. 40’s-90’s! (April 22)
• Village Idiot of Lake Grove Welcomes Expressway Jam this Saturday (April 22)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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