Hello, everybody! I’m back with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town, including updates on…
- Smithtown Senior Citizen free home repair services.
- Registrations open for the 2023 spring intramural baseball and softball season.
- Happenings and more!
Today’s newsletter is sponsored by Saf-T-Swim Smithtown
Visit Saf-T-Swim Smithtown – Long Island’s #1 Swim School
The wait is over! Join friends & neighbors of the community as Saf-T-Swim Smithtown welcomes you to their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 25th from 11am – 2:30pm! Experience fun for the entire family including FREE open swim from 12:30-2:30PM (1-hour increment), popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, & more! To RSVP click here.
This bigger location now features:
- Two warm-water swimming pools
- Quieter environment designated for Adaptive Aquatics, a new 1:1 program that utilizes a specific structure that helps swimmers with special abilities achieve milestones.
- Dedicated space for 4:1 group lesson where students are paired with kiddos of similar age & swim abilities.
Saf-T-Swim Smithtown is located at 7 Browns Rd., Nesconset and is open seven days a week.

Now, today’s weather:
Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 31, Low: 26.
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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:
- Did you know that Senior Citizens in Smithtown can call the town for free minor home repairs? Volunteers will come to the houses to procedure simple chores. Notice that safety equipment installation is the priority. However, other services are available. Just so you know, tips won’t be accepted. If you’d like to apply, you can contact the Smithtown Senior Center at 631-360-7616. (Smithtown Patch)
- TBR News Media strolled around the neighborhood to ask residents’ opinions about new security measures in local schools. As many of you know, private armed security guards have been hired to patrol the school building of Smithtown High School. Visit here to check a few thoughts. (TBR News Media)
- Registrations are now open for the 2023 Spring Intramural baseball & softball league in Kings Park. Kids in pre-k through 12th grade are welcome to join. For more information and to register, visit kingsparkyouth.com. (Patch)
- Respiratory Therapist Janet Osita, who works at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, was elected as the best professional in the social media contest! A video on TikTok highlights her dedication to residents under her care. Participants in various categories won up to $1,000 in the competition, which aims to inspire others. (TBR News Media)
- Nearby Events: There will be some opera scenes at Stony Brook Staller Center on Sunday, Feb. 26! Local singers will perform Figaro, La bohème, Carmen and other classics. You might like to know the event is free admission and begins at 3 p.m. (Patch Events Calendar)
Today in Smithtown:
- Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
- Snow Paint (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
- Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
- Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
- The Beatles -50 years Later (Smithtown Library). (2 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Smithtown Library Kids: “We love hosting field trips. Our friends from St. James Lutheran Preschool came for a special storytime and tour. Call the Children’s Department to schedule a library visit for your group!” (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
- Let the shenanigans begin on Long Island! There will be many parades, events, bar crawls, and so on! Look at this list of St. Patrick’s Parades across Long Island. (Greater Port Jefferson)
- Fun Holiday: “Today is World Sword Swallowers Day! If you enjoy seeing people do dangerous things, you will enjoy celebrating World Sword Swallowers Day on the last Saturday of February.” (Time And Date)
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— Debora Whitehead
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