It’s time to gather with friends, family and neighbors for a good cause or two, in the spirit of the giving season. Smithtown is loaded with plenty of family fun activities leading up to Thanksgiving Day. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve on your 5k time or want to have some fun gathering supplies for local food pantries, Smithtown Today has the week of FUN-raising fundraisers guide to get our readers in the spirit of giving back.
Kings Park Events:
On Saturday, November 21st, the Kings Park Varsity and JV athletes along members of the National Honor Society and Life Skills students will host the Kings Park H.S. annual Stuff-A-Bus project. From 9-11 AM members of the community are invited to bring household items, non-perishables and other basic essentials to the Key Food Shopping Center. The Students will then attempt to literally stuff a school bus filled with the donated items which will go to support local food pantries. This is a fun event to attend, especially since it’s our younger generations who take the initiative to help local families in need.
Items needed include, personal hygiene and sanitary products, toiletries, canned food, pasta, school snacks, and paper goods. Frozen Turkeys are also welcome!
Nesconset Events
9/11 Responders Stand with Paris
On Sunday November 22nd, 2015 starting at 10:30 AM, come stand with Paris at the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Park. Show your support at a special ceremony, Honoring the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and around the globe. The event is sponsored by the Fealgood Foundation, Stony Brook WTC Wellness Program and 9/11 Responders Remembered Park.
911 Responders Remembered Memorial Park is located at 316 Smithtown Blvd Nesconset NY
Smithtown Events
What’s a better way to help out families before the holidays and not feel guilty about carb loading on Thanksgiving than running in the Smithtown Kickers Turkey Trot 5k?! Registration is only $20 for adults, $10 for kids and proceeds from the trot goes to benefit Angela’s House and the Smithtown Children’s Foundation. The Race begins at 9 AM for adults and 8:30 for Children on November 26th. Registration Packets can be picked up between 6:45am and 8:30am. All guests are encouraged to bring a can of food for distribution to local food pantries.
Race Location at Smithtown Elementary School – 51 Lawrence Ave, Smithtown