By Cristen Feeney
July 20-27
This week, you’re going to need to keep cool in the hot weather. Here are some events going on around Smithtown to help you forget about how hot you are.
Cool down at Superior Ice Rink, 270 Indian Head Road, Kings Park. Skating is open to the public (limited hours) on Wednesdays, Friday Nights with a DJ, Saturday and Sunday. Check out their schedule by clicking link above.
On July 20, St. Catherine’s is partnering with Island Harvest to sponsor a “Summer Healthy Food Fair” from 10am-12pm. There will be activities, healthy food, and information on how to be a healthier you. Admission is free and it is a great way to keep up or start a journey to a healthier you. St. Catherine’s Medical Center 25A Smithtown.
If you’re already doing well in the food department, but you’d like motivation to be more active, World Gym Setauket is holding a Tennis Festival, with 8 time “Grand Slam” winner, Ivan Lendl. This event costs $15 per adult and $10 per child. If you’d like to bring the whole family, you can all go for $50. The event includes food, and goes from 10am-1pm on July 20.
On Sunday July 21, from 11am-3pm, Smithtown Scion is holding their second annual “Wag n’ Wheels” event with the Long Island chapter of Canine Companions for Independence. It is a day of games, contests, food and drink. All proceeds go back to the cause. It is free entry. For more information on Canine Companions for Independence, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.cci.org/” http://www.cci.org.
If you enjoy nature, and you have a young child, Caleb Smith State Park is hosting events for kids and their parents. There is an event on the July 21, called “I Spy a Dragonfly” at 1:30pm, and there is another event on July 25 at 10am called “Moon Myths and Facts.” For more information on how to register, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.nysparks.com/events/event-results.aspx?pk=124” http://www.nysparks.com/events/event-results.aspx?pk=124.
On July 24, Huntington Bay Dental is holding their “4th Annual Autism Fundraiser” at Watermill Caterers. If you call in advance, admission is $75 and it is $85 at the door. There will be food, an open bar and various auctions. All proceeds go back to the Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism. For more information, call 631-425-0300.
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On Friday July 26 at 7pm, Maum Meditation is hosting an event Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, called “Your Happiness Matters: Heal Your Mind.” If you’re stressed out, and need a way to cope, you can get your free ticket by calling 718-225-3472.
If the kids are looking for something fun to do, BounceU has Open Bounce Events, where you can have fun every Friday with different themes and “mini getaways.” This Friday, the theme is “Island Dream Vacation” from 1:30-3pm. For more information, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/new-york/nesconset/” http://www.bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/new-york/nesconset/
Saturday July 27 at 12pm, legislative candidate Gary Jacobs is having a meet the
candidate barbecue at his house in Smithtown, all you have to do is RSVP by emailing HYPERLINK “mailto:GJ@GaryJacobsforSuffolk.org” GJ@GaryJacobsforSuffolk.org or visit HYPERLINK “http://www.GaryJacobsForSuffolk.org” www.GaryJacobsForSuffolk.org.
All this week, Simply Pilates in Smithtown has a variety of 45 minute classes for beginners to pros. Pilates is a great way to stay in shape, while having fun at the same time. To sign up for a class you must visit the studio to register, then visit HYPERLINK “https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=25493” https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=25493.