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🌱 Patch AM: See when you can catch Richard Wilkinson’s art on Route 111.
Make time for The History of the Port Jefferson Branch on the Smithtown Patch calendar

Good morning Smithtown! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See when you can catch Richard Wilkinson's art on Route 111.
Also on today's calendar: The History of the Port Jefferson Branch and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Smithtown Artist Richard Wilkinson Featured at Apple Bank Exhibition (longislandmediagroup.com) — Smithtown residents can see local artist Richard Wilkinson's paintings at Apple Bank on Route 111, where his work will be displayed during banking hours through November 4, 2026. Supported by the Smithtown Township Arts Council and the Town of Smithtown, the show highlights Wilkinson's lifelong love of Long Island's shorelines, nautical history, and sea life.
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📸 Around Smithtown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithtown
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★ Featured events ★
- The History of the Port Jefferson Branch →
500 N Country Rd, St James
6:30 pm - 9/11 Anniversary →
101A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
6:00 pm - Caroline Episcopal Church's Annual Country Fair →
Caroline Episcopal Church, 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket- East Setauket
10:00 am - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- "GUY" Rocks Bald Hill from 1:00pm-2:00pm for the 13th Annual NY Cancer & Blood Patient Day →
Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Ln, Farmingville
2:00 pm - "GUY & NICK" Rock "The Audrey" In Oyster Bay, NY - 7:30pm - 10:30pm - (631) 358-3522 →
The Audrey: Kitchen & Bar, 30 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay
7:30 pm - Kings Park Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Fundraiser →
Shanahan's Bar & Grill, 515 Old Dock Rd, Kings Park
3:00 pm - Our Distinguished Citizen Dinner Honoring Robert "Bobby Hulse" →
Captain Bills Restaurant & Catering, 122 Ocean Ave, Bay Shore
6:00 pm - (mostly) True Things Stories about Best Laid Plans →
The Performing Arts Studio 224 E. Main St. Port Jefferson, NY 11777
7:00 pm - Caroline Episcopal Church's 3rd Annual "Holy Smoke" Golf Tourney →
Port Jefferson Country Club (44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson, NY)
9:00 am - Free Baton Twirling Class w/ TNT Twirlers →
290 Norwood Ave, Port Jefferson Station
6:45 pm - Wading River - Shoreham Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival →
The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 NY-25A, Wading River
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dedicated, kind, helpful people who truly love animals and are doing rescue the right way!
They do wonderful work and genuinely care about the animals in need. (Nextdoor Smithtown Pines)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Smithtown. Apply here.
- Oliver, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Worker in Hauppauge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithtown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kings Park
- Multidyne to Debut SilverBack-IP Fiber Camera Adapter at 2026 IBC Show (tvtechnology.com)
- Ciresi Elevated to Associate Athletic Director for Finance (sienasaints.com)
Hauppauge
- ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans 60,000-square-foot plant in Hauppauge (newsday.com)
- Long Island street takeovers: Social media turbocharges age-old rebellion (newsday.com)
- Lori Loughlin (ign.com)
Northport
- Blue Moon Still Waiting For Forever Family: Northport Kitty Of The Week (patch.com)
Ok Smithtown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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