The Big Smithtown BD Bash Gala
On Thursday March 5th The Town of Smithtown will officially kick off the momentous anniversary of Smithtown’s founding 350 years ago.
A group of dedicated volunteers have come together to form the non-profit 350 Foundation. They are hosting a dozen plus special activities throughout the year. Supervisor Vecchio is one of those volunteers and has been very active in planning the many events that will occur throughout the 2015 year.
The Gala held on March 5th will help raise the necessary funds to put forth a year of exciting events for townspeople of all ages. The Foundation is calling on the generosity of the residents to make this a very special Gala. Kathleen Albrecht is the Gala Chairwoman and says she is very excited about the event. “It’s a great way to kick off a very special year for our beautiful town,” she explained.
Sponsorships come in various amounts $5,000 includes eight tickets, Cocktail Hour Sponsors are 3,5000 ad includes six tickets. Entertainment Sponsor are $2,000 and include four tickets, Photographer Sponsors are $1,500 and include two tickets and Favor and Gift Bag Sponsors are $1,500 and include 2 tickets.
If you want to be seated at a table and buy one or two tickets please reach out to Kathleen Albrecht for more information. 631.882.3575.
FUN SMITHTOWN FACT OF THE WEEK
The first definitive mention of Richard Smythe, the founder of Smithtown appears in the town records of Southampton, Long Island dated October 26, 1643. The entry concerns a ruling of the Southampton General Court and directs a Thomas Hyldreth to settle a dispute he was having with Mr. Smith by paying him three pounds, twelve shillings and a foure pence worth of English wheate to settle all matters of controversie that had arisen between him.