🌱 Smithtown Daily: Katie's Of Smithtown Fund Raiser + Derby Fun

Smithtown NY

17 February, 2022

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Hey, Smithtown! Diane Witek to get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town. First, today's weather: Windy; a shower in the a.m. High: 55, low: 22. The best ads drive real business results, but they also delight people. Let us tell your brand's story and connect you with customers in Smithtown. Learn more here. Here are the top stories in Smithtown today: Come to Katie's of Smithtown this Saturday night, Feb. 19 help raise money for a new food truck and listen to rock and rollers of local notoriety. The $20 cover charge will go directly to purchasing a new truck. The bar and music venue's food truck was destroyed in a Nov. 23 fire; the truck's insurance did not cover the damages. (GreaterMoriches)How exciting! The Strong Island Derby Revolution is getting ready to wow us with its season opener 8 p.m. April 2 in St. James. The doors of the Sports Arena, at 620 Middle Country Road, are set to open an hour before the first whistle. Strong Island Revolution tickets can be purchased here. Tickets start at $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Children under 8 can get in for free. (Smithtown Patch)Residents in the East Islip area are standing behind a local bowling alley they consider a landmark. A petition has been sent out to resident to help protect East Islip Lanes from becoming a senior living facility and has been signed by nearly 900 people. A spokesperson for Benchmark Senior Living sent a statement to The Real Deal, saying in part, "Benchmark Senior Living is in the early stages of planning for this project and is conducting community outreach to disseminate information and give the community an opportunity to provide input." (The Real Deal)Four men forced their way into a Coram home and shot one victim, police officials said. Eric Westby, a 46-year-old man who lives at the house, was killed, police said, while the other victim, a woman who also lives there, was pistol-whipped. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patch)First responders at a Selden house fire Wednesday night found a person dead inside the residence, Suffolk police said. The fire broke out at a home on Magnolia Drive near Talbot Lane, according to police, who said officers responded to the fire about 6:40 p.m. Additional information, including the identity of the victim or how the fire started, was not immediately available. (Daily Voice) From our sponsor: Today's Smithtown Daily is brought to you in part by Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas. In honor of Bahamian culture, Atlantis Paradise Island welcomes its guests to join in the Taste of Paradise, a two-week celebration of food and beverage prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients and an innovative eye taking place from March 2 to March 13. Today in Smithtown: Create-N-Play (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.) Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.) Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.) Friday Night Movie (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:15 p.m.) A Royal Princess Party. (All Day) From my notebook: Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Cooper's hawks are arguably one of the most difficult raptors to rehabilitate. They are notoriously high stress birds and can be hard to treat since they are prone to re-injury when caged." (Facebook) (Website) Smithtown Library Kids: "Don't miss Library Mini Golf on Friday, Feb. 25! Sign up for a tee time and putt your way around our indoor mini golf course, created by our teen volunteers!" (Facebook) Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "A reminder that auditions for 'High School Musical Jr.' will take place on Friday, Feb. 25. A full audition notice can be found on our website." (Facebook) (Website) Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Do you love comedy, live theatre and supporting local businesses? We do too! Don't forget to visit Old Street Restaurant & Bar to save this March. Still need tickets? Purchase yours today. 🎟️: smithtownpac.org #spac, #longisland." (Facebook) (Website) Straus Historical Society: "February Family Member Highlight: Alex More, 'I am an integrated marketing consulting who specializes developing and executing innovative campaigns at the center of culture, entertainment, media and technology.'" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Fitness 4 You — (Visit website) The Creative House — (Visit Website) Add your business here. Events: VPW returns with live pro wrestling! The Sports Arena, 620 Middle Country Road, St James. (Feb. 19)Journey Tribute Show with ALMOST JOURNEY. Moose Lodge, 37 Crystal Brook Hollow Road, Mt Sinai. (Feb. 19)KPY Spring Intramural Baseball & Softball Registration Open. (Feb. 28)Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month. (Feb. 28)Get A 'Taste Of Paradise' During This Exclusive Event At Atlantis. (Feb. 28)Add your event. Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard — More Than A Cyclist, A Hero! (Details) Stressed out caring for a loved one with memory issues? (Details) Add your announcement. Job listings: Assembler & Technician. (Details) Add your job listing. Loving the Smithtown Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe. Get your local business featured in front of readers. Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected]. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you around! — Diane Witek About me: Impassioned Writer, Website Designer, Social Media Marketer and newly proclaimed Baker. Lover of nature and animals of all kinds.