Clubs Plan Fall Fundraisers and Speakers

This week, Smithtown clubs and organizations spent time planning future events and fundraisers. They also are arranging for some prominent speakers to visit their organizations.

Smithtown Democratic Committee:

The Smithtown Democratic Committee members are volunteers who engage in grassroots activities for their candidates and are united by democratic principles and philosophy.

Upcoming Event: Aug. 31 is the Friends of Ira Bernstein Fundraiser to help the candidate run for New York State Senate from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Old Street Restaurant on 92 East Main Street. $50/person, Democratic Committee members $45. RSVP 631-882-3093 or e-mail pbertini@optonline.net by Friday, Aug. 27

Smithtown Elks:

This distinctively American, intensely patriotic, family oriented organization subscribes to the cardinal principles of elkdom, "charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity."

Upcoming Event: Monday, Aug. 30 is the Golf Outing at the Smithtown Landing Country Club and Italian Diner at the Smithtown Elks Lodge. The fundraiser is to benefit Bradley Shukka www.caringbridge.org/visitbradleyshutka/mystory  For more information Contact George Boyd at 631-656-3403

Guide Dog Foundation and America's VetDogs:

These organizations provide guide and service dogs for people with disabilities. They rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, civic groups and service organizations to fund programs.

Upcoming Events:  Sunday, Sept. 12 is the 21st Annual Second Sight Bike-A-Thon Freedom Ride.  It is a tour of Long Island's North Shore to benefit both the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America's VetDogs. Rides leave from the Guide Dog Foundation campus in Smithtown and range from a five-mile fun ride to a challenging 65 miles course. Individual registration is $35 (before Aug. 19), $45 (after Aug 19), $20 (for children 17 and under). Family registration (for up to two adults and two children 17 and under) is $60 (before Aug. 19), $75 (after Aug 19) Register directly at www.tinyurl.com/GDFBike. Registration closes on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

For further information contact William A. Krol, Communications Manager at 631-930-9034 or  www.GuideDog.org  www.VetDogs.org.

Smithtown Masonic Lodge:

The Masons teach principles of honor, individual faith and tolerance.

Upcoming Event: Saturday, Sept. 11 there is a Fellowship and Family Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. For more information call 631-265-9815

Rotary Club of Smithtown and Rotary Club of Smithtown Sunrise:

This is a group of business and professional leaders who unite world-wide to provide  humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good will and peace in the world.

Upcoming Events:

The Rotary Club Of Smithtown Speaker Series: Special Multi-Club Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 12:15 p.m. at the Watermill. District Governor Arnold Quaranta will discuss future projects and plans. $21 fee to attend.

Thursday, Sept. 1, Homer Vaughan discusses Long Island Vet Dogs.

Thursday, Sept., 8, Chanie Cohen discusses The Friendship Circle. Meeting place is the Watermill at 12:15 p.m. For information, call 631-265-551  www.smithtownrotary.org

Rotary Club of Smithtown Sunrise:

No meeting on Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Smithtown Millennium Diner. Meetings will resume at the diner on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:45 a.m. Speakers to be announced shortly.  www.smithtownsunriserotary.com

Smithtown Women's Republican Club:

This group promotes the principles of freedom, equality, justice on which our government was founded.

Upcoming Events: Wednesday, Sept. 1 Committee Chairman Bill Ellis will familiarize the public with the new voting machines. Coffee and cake will be served. Contact 631-265-3007.

Smithtown Veterans Youth Program:

The object of this organization is to sponsor recreational activities, youth development and delinquency prevention for the benefit of individuals below 18 years of age. 

Upcoming Events: All events are at Sunken Meadow Park. Aug. 24- Full Moon D.J. and inflatables. Aug. 25-  Wii Night On A Big Movie Screen. Aug. 26- Closing night of SVYP  D.J. Teen Club Night. For more information call 631-360-2690 or visit them on the web at www.svyp.org.

Fundraisers:

Stroke Awareness Fund Raiser: Judy's Run For Stroke Awareness is a non-profit  organization that promotes public awareness towards stroke detection, prevention and information on where to get help. On Saturday, Sept. 4, there will be a car wash from 10 a.m. -  3 p.m. at the Nesconset Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry:

The pantry aids residents in need of food. It is located in the parish house of St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church on Edgewood Avenue. Smithtown. Their shelves are empty right now and they seek donations. Contact executive coordinator Patricia Westlake 631-265-7676.

If you would like your Smithtown club, organization or fundraiser listed in The Smithtownian column, please e-mail styf2050@aol.com  with the name of your club or organization on the subject line.