🌱 Happenings In Smithtown + Father Arrested Under Leandra's Law

Hi all. Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Petco in Commack donated tennis balls for local pets.
• There’s a cooking class at the Smithtown Library.
• Get free services with the community outreach bus and more!

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Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 40, low: 29.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. The Town of Smithtown thanked Petco in Commack for donating tennis balls for local animals. Friends from the Sweetbriar Center, Paws of War and local animal shelters are enjoying their gifts! (Smithtown Gov.)
2. Just a friendly reminder that the Catholic Health Services Screening outreach bus will be parked at the Smithtown Public Library- Commack building today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering free health screenings and tests. No appointments or insurance cards are necessary. (Smithtown Public Library)
3. Students of the Nesaquake Middle School in St. James received a special visit. Long Island Paralympian, Rohan Murphy, a motivational speaker, shared his message and story with the kids. Visit the link to see a picture of his visit. (Smithtown Patch)
4. A 33-year-old man from East Northport was arrested on Saturday night under Leandra's Law Charges. He crashed into the rear of another vehicle at the intersection of Elwood and Pulaski Road in East Northport with his 11-month-old daughter in his car. The baby was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated. No serious injuries were reported. (HuntingtonNow)
5. Is Super Bowl Sunday a big celebration at your home? If so, how about learning how to make cheddar jalapeño bread at the Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset building to be served as a perfect snack during the game? This event is set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. You might like to know that each participant will make two loaves of bread to bring home! To register, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-Athena Autistic Artistic College (Smithtown Library). (9:30 a.m.)
• Catholic Health Services Health Screening (Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Decorate to Donate Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Strength Training (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Make It Monday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Pom Pom Penguins (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)
• Sopita de Fideo-Mexican Noodle Soup (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A special ceremony was held for 150 Long Island National Guard soldiers departing to serve in Kuwait. They will be sent off for service for eleven months. The farewell ceremony was hosted at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Ronkonkoma. (LI News 12)
• "A two-vehicle crash Three people were hospitalized, one with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash on the Northern State Parkway." (Daily Voice)
• Multiple vendors will be at the St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday, Jan. 28, for an antique sale. Kathy Hart hosts the event. Books and things will be available at great prices from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 490 North Country Road in St. James. (Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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