🌱Volunteers Needed At Guide Dog Foundation + Free Concert At Smithlib

Good morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Including news about:

• Volunteer opportunities are available in town.
• Help the police to identify two accused shoplifters.
• Family Summer Concert Series at the Library and other updates!

But first, today's weather: Sun mixing with clouds; humid. High: 90, Low: 67.

Here are the top stories in Smithtown today:

1. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Are you a dog lover? If you said yes to both questions, the Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation needs you! The institution offers volunteer opportunities to all who want to support this unique cause that has been serving many Long Islanders with visual and other disabilities. Visit www.guidedog.org to know all details and apply today. (TBR News Media)
2. Suffolk police sought two women who allegedly stole merchandise from a 7-Eleven in Smithtown. The store is at 221 West Main St. Visit the link I've shared to look at pictures of the suspects and contact 1-800-220-TIPS or www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward is offered. (TBR News Media)
3. The next Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series session is on July 13 at the Smithtown Public Library. The "Any Way You Want It (Journey)" starts play at 7:30 p.m. This is a free event open for the public of all ages! Don't forget to bring a chair or a blanket! (Smithlib)
4. Nearby News: A Setauket teen has been charged with a shooting in East Setauket. The incident happened on Friday, on Tenpoint Lane, where another teen was shot. The police did not release names due to the underage shooter and the victim. (Long Island News 12)

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Today in Smithtown:

Tuesday, July 11

• St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Bus. (10 a.m.)
• 3rd Annual Golf Outing — Operation Impact. (11 a.m.)
• Town Board Meeting — Town of Smithtown meetings. (2 p.m.)
• Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Emoji at Apple Store (Smith Haven Mall). (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Luxor at Mills Pond is hosting a huge Summer Party at its Saint James facility! Visit the Smithtown Patch Calendar for all details! (Patch)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "WEDNESDAY! Tickets are still available for Wednesday's Yoga sessions." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• For those who want to take a break from the heat but still want to do a fun indoor activity, HSS Journal is hosting a free online writing workshop! Professional editor Joy Jacobson leads the class via Zoom on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. No writing experience is necessary, all levels are welcome. To register, visit here. (Patch Calendar)

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— Debora Whitehead

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