By Cristen Feeney
If boredom is creeping up on you this summer, this week could end it all. This week in Smithtown, there are more events than you will be able to attend. The fun isn’t going to come to you, you have to get out there and attend these town programs and events that are sure to enrich your summer.
If you’re a Smithtown resident, chances are you’ve been to at least one of the branches of the Smithtown Library. Monday, July 1 marks the start of the Summer Reading Program at the Smithtown Library. There is a ;){kind=logo}
reading program for people of every age. Literally. There are 4 different programs for different age groups, beginning at “birth-2 years” and ending at “18 and older.” Whether it’s to keep yourself on track with reading, or to meet like-minded people, sign up for a summer reading program. For more information, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.smithlib.org/” http://www.smithlib.org/
If you’re interested in seeing a musical Smithtown Performing Arts Center is putting on a production of Grease,;)
starting July 6 and going through to August 11. The Smithtown Performing Arts Center puts on quality productions at a low price, and it’s right on Main Street, which is convenient for many Smithtown residents. To buy tickets, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.smithtowntheatre.com/mainstage/” http://www.smithtowntheatre.com/mainstage/
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Starting July 8, the Smithtown Youth Bureau invites children in grades 8-12 to come to their Leadership Development program. It is a 5 week course, but it’s a small commitment— 1 hour, every Monday. This program gives teens a chance to obtain the skills necessary to lead a group of their peers. For more information, the document is available here: HYPERLINK “http://smithtownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/523” http://smithtownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/523
If you’re feeling the need to get fit this summer, Kings Park Dance Center has $10 walk-in Zumba classes 
Monday at 7:30PM, Tuesday at 6:30PM and 7:30PM, Wednesday at 7:30PM, Thursday at 10:30AM and Saturday at 11:00AM. Zumba is an awesome way to stay in shape. It’s extremely fun and it doesn’t even feel like you’re working out.
The Smithtown Youth Bureau has a Safe Summer Night Program on July 15 and continues through the middle of August. If you’re a student in the Town of Smithtown or have a child who is a Town of Smithtown Student, the program is free admission and it is a supervised drug-free and alcohol-free event. Any students middle school aged and up are welcome to attend. They also accept volunteers to help out.
If you would like to hear free music, The Hoyt Farm Summer Concert Series begins at 7PM on June 30th and is happening throughout the entire summer. The Nesconset Summer Concert Series also begins July 2 at 7:30PM at the Nesconset Gazebo. The Friends of the Smithtown Library Concert Series at the Library begins on July 11 at 8PM. All the Concert Series are free admission and all are welcome to attend.
You don’t have to sit back and do nothing this summer, you can stay safe and have a great time, while also getting involved in your community.