Young And Looking For Something To Do? Week Of July 14

July 14-20

By Cristen Feeney

While it may seem as if summer just started, we are well into July. The heat may be making you so crazy, you just feel like staying inside, but with these cool events in Smithtown, you can get out and forget the heat for a little while.

On July 14th beginning at 9AM until 12PM, the Workout for Breast Cancer is hosting the Fitness-A-Thon to raise breast cancer awareness and raise money for a good cause while helping people get in shape. For more information you can contact Roy Franks at  HYPERLINK “mailto:fitness4youinc@gmail.com” fitness4youinc@gmail.com or call 631-252-6132.

 On July 15, The Smithtown Youth Bureau’s “Safe Summer Nights” program continues, with their pool night from 6-8PM. Anyone in grades 6-12 can have a fun night with their friends free of charge, without worrying about their safety. For more information, see  HYPERLINK “http://smithtownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/507” http://smithtownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/507

On July 16, the Smithtown Youth Bureau has their “Second Step: Students Success Through Prevention” program. It is a program focusing on “bullying, substance abuse and violence, as well as empathy, communication, and emotion management and coping for students in grades 3-5.” To get more information or to sign your child up for the event, you can contact Concetta Valenti at 631-360-7595.

Elegant Eating offers cooking classes for people of all ages. Consider registering for the August 23 -Tweens & Teens Go Italian (ages 11-16 and adults). Costs is $75 Adult and $50 for tween/teen. Great opportunity for fathers, mothers, grandparents to spend fun time with their teen/tween. http://www.eleganteating.com/cooking_classes_long_island/cooking_classes_calendar.htm

Smithtown’s camera enthusiasts are invited to submit digital photos of their pet(s) to Smithtown Matters for online publication.  Submit photos in jpg format to pat@smithtownmatters.com with subject line “photo”. Please limit the submission to one photo per email. Include your name, age and hamlet (St. James, Commack, Kings Park etc.) in which you live.