🌱Cash Reward Offer For Info On Rolex Watch Thieves + Smithtown Events

Hello all. Debora Whitehead here with your Sunday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• A cash reward is offered for information about Rolex watch thieves.
• 'Chupa Chups The Squirrel Birthday' is at Smithtown Sweetbriar.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 49, Low: 43.

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Here are the top four stories in Smithtown today:

1. A cash reward is offered for anyone with leads to identify two suspects who stole a Rolex watch in Dix Hills. A man met two individuals who supposedly wanted to purchase the watch. However, the individuals tricked the seller with a bag filled with newspaper instead of the $40,000 in cash shown before. Read the whole story here. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Smithtown Sweetbriar Center celebrates the 'Chupa Chups The Squirrel Birthday Bash' on Feb. 26! If you are interested in this event, please visit Sweetbriar.org for more information and tickets. (Sweetbriar Nature Center)
3. Long Island resident Courtney Gabrus spreads a positive message to those in the community and nationwide. She was born with muscular dystrophy but didn't let these challenges define her. Gabrus has been traveling across the U.S. as a motivational speaker and has launched an affirmation coloring book. (LI News12)
4. Gardner Jessica Damiano will lead the Of Plants and Presidents-The White House Gardens program at the Smithtown Public Library- Commack Building. This event starts at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Registration is required. (Smithtown Matters- Events Calendar)

Today in Smithtown:

• Photo Skills: Photography on iPhone at Smith Haven Mall. (12:30 p.m.)
  
• High Ground Hike at Sunken Meadow State Park. (1:30 p.m.)
  
• Finding Your Joy at Holistic Center. (2 p.m.)
• JD Leonard at Smithtown Garden Grill. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nearby News: Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will host a Chili Crawl on March 18 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. More information can be found here. (Port Jefferson CofC)
• "All you need is love" and a Beatles discussion! Smithtown Public Library features 'The Beatles - 50 Years Later' on Saturday, Feb. 25! Barry Wiesenfeld will discuss the recognizable band's history via Zoom. The event will also be live-streamed on Facebook. Click here to register. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Town of Smithtown Senior Center invites residents over 60 to enjoy Tai Chi classes. There is a package of eight classes hosted every Friday through April 7. Visit the Town of Smithtown website for more information and to learn the health benefits of Tai Chi. (Smithtown GOV.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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