? Smithtown Residents Protest Kevin Smith Employment + Happenings

Hello, Smithtown! I’m here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what’s going on around town, including news about:

• Sweetbriar is hosting the special Galentine’s Hoots.
• Smithtown Board Meeting set for Tuesday at 2 p.m.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today’s weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 48, low: 35.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Sweetbriar is hosting the special Galentine’s Hoots and Handmade Pottery event! This event is set for Friday, Feb. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Instructor Alison will lead participants into a sculpture creation. Tickets can be purchased here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
2. Topics such as solid, waste, taxation, fire prevention and more are scheduled to be discussed in the next Smithtown Board Meeting on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Town Hall at 99 W. Main Street in Smithtown. If you would like to access the whole agenda of this meeting, visit here. (Smithtown Patch)
3. A group of Smithtown residents gathered on Saturday to protest the hiring of Kevin Smith as the town’s audio-visual specialist. Smith is one of the Long Island Loud Majority’s co-leads, an anti-government group. (News 12 Long Island)
4. There is an upcoming bus trip to Philadelphia hosted by the Smithtown Public Library on Tuesday, March 7. Registrations are open. There is a fee of $80 per person. Visit the link I’ve shared for more information. (SMITHLIB)

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• Valentine’s Day is approaching, and for those who want to save money on this holiday, Long Island News 12 shared some tips to help keep the budget. There is a recipe, dinner on a budget, handmade gifts, and more! (LI News12)
• Zuccaire Gallery features the schedule of upcoming spring events. All outings will be hosted in the evenings. There is also information about art exhibits. (Stony Brook University)
• Bob Smith’s life will be celebrated at the St. James Funeral Home on Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. There also be a Memorial Mass on Feb. 4. at 10 a.m. at Philip & James RC Church in St. James. (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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Events:

• KPY Spring Baseball/Softball Registration. (January 31)
• 90’s Night! STP, Rage Against The Machine and Nirvana Tribute Bands! Suffolk Theater. Tickets here. (February 3)
• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
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Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I’ll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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