🌱 100 Beds Available At New Assisted Living + Events In Smithtown

Hey, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Smithtown Daily — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more...

• Learn all about the new assisted living facility in Kings Park.
• "Books and Things" is today!
• Help the police to identify a shoplifter and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain ending; windy. High: 58, low: 34.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. A ribbon-cutting ceremony inaugurated the new assisted living facility in Kings Park. Over 100 beds are now available for eligible senior citizens in the area, according to an article in the Long Island Press. You can visit here to learn details of the new complex and some ways to become a resident at the facility. (Smithtown Patch)
2. St. James Episcopal Church is hosting the "Books and Things" today! The community can stop by between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to check unique items for a great value. Just so you are aware, all Christmas decorations will be marked at half price at 2 p.m. The venue is at 490 North Country Road, St. James. (Smithtown Patch)
3. Do you recognize him? Police seek the public's help to identify a shoplifter. The suspect stole $565 worth of clothing items from the Marshalls at 6A Henry St. in Commack. A reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest. Click on the link to see a picture of the suspect. (TBR News Media)
4. Leo the Lynx lived at the Smithtown Sweetbriar for some time after being rescued in Islip. Our friend, named "LeoCat Dicaprio," found a permanent home at the Holtsville Ecology Center. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Holiday Sale - Annual Christmas Sale at St. James Episcopal Church. (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Winter Wishes Banner (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (2:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• No registration is required to get a Take and Make-Kidtivities at the Smithtown Public Library. Kids of all ages are welcome to take one! (Smithtown Public Library)
• "The Suffolk sheriff’s office will be cracking down on illegal parking in handicapped spaces throughout the county, his public information office said Friday." (Patch)
• Sweetbriar Holiday Party for Wildlife fundraiser kicks off on Dec. 10, from noon to 3 p.m.! The center needs community support to keep up the excellent work of rescuing wild animals and giving them a permanent home. The beauty of the center is the children who are regular visitors. If you want to attend this event to help our furry neighbors, visit the link to purchase your tickets today. (Sweetbriar Nature Center)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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