🌱Hate Crime In Nesconset + St. Andrew's German Fest + Fall Happenings

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 74, low: 55.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. Police are seeking a man accused of a hate crime in Nesconset. Security cameras caught the suspect leaving the scene after damaging the Virgin Mary statue outside a Tiffany Way residence last month. The incident happened on Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Anyone with information leading to an arrest is asked to call 1-800-220-TIPS. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The Smithtown St. Andrew's Lutheran Church is hosting its German Fall Festival on Sept. 17. Drop in with family and friends between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to enjoy German food, live music, bounce houses, vendors, and gifts! The church is at Brooksite Drive in Smithtown. Free admission for all. (Long Island.com)
3. The Smithtown community honored the 9/11 victims with a remembrance ceremony on Sunday. The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce gathered first responders, families, and religious leaders to bless those who mourn their loved ones. Fifty-three Smithtown residents lost their lives during the tragic events. Patch has a photo gallery of the event here.
   (Smithtown Patch)
4. The Smithtown Public Library will host an Introduction to WordPress for Web Design at the Kings Park Building on Monday, Sept. 19. An instructor will lead the class from Sharper Training Solutions, teaching how to create and design websites from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Click here for more information and to register. (Smithtown Public Library)
5. Nearby Events: Fall means show time in the Village of Port Jefferson! The Film Series '22 kicks off on Monday, Sept 19, at 7 p.m. with "Kaepernick & America" opening the discussion season at Theatre Three. (Patch Events)

Today in Smithtown:

• Terrific Threes (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Smithtown Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:45 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11:30 a.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Fine Motor Fun (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• An Apple a Day (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Kindergarten orientation! Welcome to the St. Patrick Class of 2031!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Straus Historical Society: "This month, 163 years ago, Lazarus Straus was naturalized. State of Georgia, Talbot County, Superior Court September Term 1859." (Straus Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "Enjoy your stay at Camp Half-Blood! We're thrilled to introduce you to the mainstage cast of 'The Lightning Thief,' and we can't wait for you to join us on our 'Killer Quest!'" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "We made laser engraved keychains in the LearnLab at the Smithtown Building for Grandparents Day!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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