🌱 Armed Robbery At Jewelry Store In Smithtown + Upcoming Events

Hello, everybody. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...

• Five people robbed L.I. Gold Mine Jewelry in Smithtown.
• Upcoming events at Smithtown Sweetbriar Nature Center.
• American Ballet Theatre is coming to Staller Center and more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Five people robbed L.I. Gold Mine Jewelry in Smithtown on Wednesday. Police said a woman wearing a mask was buzzed into the store at 135 West Main Street but held the door open for four armed men. The group held employees at gunpoint while others smashed the displays and stole a large amount of jewelry. Read the whole story here. (Patch)
2. February brings lots of upcoming events at Smithtown Sweetbriar Nature Center. There will be the Galentine's Hoots and Handmade Pottery on Feb. 10. The kiddos will be able to participate in the Winter Discovery Days 2023, and The Chupa Chups The Squirrel Birthday Bash is on Feb. 26! If you are interested in any of these happenings, visit Sweetbriar.org for more information and tickets. (Sweetbriar Nature Center)
3. Smithtown officials investigated an encroach on the property at the Nissequogue River corridor. The area was inspected after officials came to check the site due to an illegal hunting complaint in January. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Gov.)
4. American Ballet Theatre is coming to Staller Center in March! That will be the group's first appearance on Long Island. The performance adds up to the Center's Gala 2023 on March 4 at 7 p.m. (Broadway World)
5. Many restaurants celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023 with great deals and unique treats! Long Island News 12 lists lots of places to spend the holiday! Click on the link to check what is available! (News12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Create-N-Play (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• All Abilities Love Signs (Smithtown Library- Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Falun Dafa Exercise (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Baby Love (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Arts-In-Education Meeting Virtual - Smithtown CSD. (10:30 a.m.)
• Cricut Cards (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Valentine Crafting (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Family Movie Night (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Commack School District is hosting a Teacher Job Fair in March! The event is for students earning a teaching certificate in 2023-2024. Save the date for March 27 at Hubs Administration Center in East Northport. Visit here for more details. (Smithtown Matters)
• For kids looking for fun after-school activities, there is an ice skating program hosted by Port Jefferson Village Center for kids aged 7-13. There is a fee of $10 per person. The session is set for Mar. 3 at 4 p.m. Click here to register. (Port Jefferson Village Center)
• Smithtown Public Library (Commack Building) has a special event on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. The "True Crime-Love Gone Wrong" program will be led by Long Island prosecutor Michael Vecchione. Participants will have fun listening to two tales of love that went wrong and then participate in a Q&A. To register, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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