🌱 MedRite Urgent Care Opens Facility In Smithtown + Happenings

Hello, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. In today's issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• MedRite Urgent Care opens a facility in Smithtown.
• Save the date for a Viking auction.
• Happenings and more!

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 40, low: 26.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. MedRite Urgent Care inaugurated a facility in Smithtown. The grand opening was held on Jan. 1. Town officials and the Smithtown Chamber of Commerce executive director attended the ceremony at 82 E Main Street, Smithtown. If you'd like to learn about services and hours of operation, you can visit here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
2. A Viking auction will be hosted at the St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Mark Friday, April 21, on your calendar to enjoy raffles, food, music and more! The Sons of Norway-Loyal Lodge hosts the event. For more information, contact Barbara Johnsen at 229-395-6390. (Smithtown Matters)
3. For those who enjoy participating in St. Patrick's Day events, a fundraiser parade will be held at the Harp and Hound on Sunday, Feb. 5! This outing is perfect for those who enjoy dancing, drinks, appetizers and live music. The Harp and Hound is at 528 East Main Street in Central Islip. (Smithtown Chronicle)
4. Have you heard of the Groundhog Day events happening today? That's an excellent chance to take the kids out for fun activities and see their prognostications. One of the events will be hosted at the Holtsville Ecology Center at 7 a.m. Refreshments and bagels will be provided. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Brush Your Teeth Storytime (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Winter Wonder Art (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2:30 p.m.)
• Career Counseling (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Bookmark Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Puzzle Showdown (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• History of the Brookhaven National Laboratory (Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• There is still some time left to enjoy the hilarious The Sweet Delilah Swim Club play at Port Jefferson Theatre Three. The show is on the stage until Feb. 4. Visit the Theatre Three website to watch the trailer. (Theatre Three)
• "Brookhaven officials are offering a 50 percent discount on about 12,000 overdue parking violations — amounting to over $3.5 million in outstanding tickets — through the town's amnesty program from Feb. 15 through March 15." (Patch)
• A new eatery is now open on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. Just Salad chain aims to open four stores in Long Island, having its first location serving wraps, bowls, and more at 6040 Jericho Turnpike. If you are curious about this new spot in the neighborhood, check Just Salad's menu. (Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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