Spotlight: Last Safe Summer Night at Hoyt Farm

Local teens are invited to get together with friends and hang out at the Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve this Tuesday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Middle school and high school students in the Town of Smithtown are invited to a drug and alcohol-free evening will be held at  Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, bocce, arts & crafts, karaoke, games, and competitions.

Safe Summer Nights is sponsored by the Smithtown Youth Bureau, in partnership with the Smithtown Parks Department, Recreation Department, and Department of Public Safety,

Patsy Hirschhorn, Executive Director of the Youth Bureau, explains the importance of these events.

“Summer teen nights are a great way for young people to get together and enjoy their summer vacation without having to worry about their safety," Hirschhorn said.

Volunteers are welcome, but no one will be admitted after 7 p.m. High school students can apply to receive community service credits for volunteering.

During the night, non-perishable items will be collected for Long Island Cares.

For more information contact the Smithtown Youth Bureau at 631-360-7595. For rain information, call after 4 p.m. on Aug. 8.