🌱Kings Park St. Patrick's Parade+ Smithtown Historical Society Events

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started right with a quick dive into the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Here’s a complete guide to the Kings Park St. Patrick's parade.
• Gambling Awareness at Smithtown Public Library.
• March events at the Smithtown Historical Society and more!

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Windy; a little morning rain. High: 45, low: 28.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Suffolk Police announced that part of Pulaski Road will be closed due to the Kings Park St. Patrick's Parade Saturday. The closure is between Old Commack Road and Route 25A. Cedar Avenue and Lou Avenue will also be closed until 1:30 p.m. The parade starts at noon and features floats, bagpipe bands and first responders. The Smithtown Patch has a guide with everything you need to know before attending the Irish celebration in the neighborhood. (Patch)
2. The Smithtown Youth and Community Alliance wants to bring Gambling Awareness to the community. There will be a presentation at Smithtown Public Library on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in recognition of the problem. Teenagers and adults are welcome to join the event. Students will receive one hour of community work for attending. (Smithtown NY.GOV)
3. There are many upcoming March events at the Smithtown Historical Society. I want to mention the Model Train Show that will be held on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The society's Brush Barn will have train models and other fun activities. All proceeds will benefit the animals living there. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. (Smithtown Historical Society)
4. A teenager was fatally struck on Route 347 in Setauket. The 14-year-old was crossing the road riding a bike at 6:30 p.m. when a 2015 Dodge Charger hit him. First responders transported him to Stony Brook Hospital, but sadly, he was pronounced dead. Police continue investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Suffolk Police are searching for three women who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Victoria's Secret at the Smith Haven Mall. If apprehended, they will be charged with grand theft. Anyone with information can leave a tip at www.P3Tips.com. A cash reward is being offered. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Tape Resist Name Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10 a.m.)
• Creation Station (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Amelia's Big Idea (Smithtown Library-Commack Building.) (10:30 a.m.)
• Censorship-A Discussion (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Kings Park St. Patrick's Day Parade - Town of Smithtown Community Calendar. (Noon)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (3 p.m.)
• Macrame Rainbow (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Easter Bunny will be hopping for the Easter celebrations in three malls on Long Island! Visit the link I've shared to learn where and when to take the little ones to take a picture with the bunny! (Patch)
• "Public health officials are monitoring a rise in extensively drug-resistant Shigella infections that can cause severe bouts with inflammatory diarrhea. The bacteria are easily spread, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking health care providers in New York and others to report cases to local or state health departments." (Patch)
• SSPJ School: "Happy heavenly birthday Dr. Seuss! Kindergarten honored his birthday by rhyming all day long, song, dong, pong." (SSPJ School via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• 7 Days to St Pat's U2 Tribute Concert! Sat. March 11, 8 p.m. (March 11)
• (mostly) TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme "Bad Match." (March 11)
• Luck of the Irish St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Patchogue. (March 12)
• Pre-St. Patrick’s weekend Dinner and a Show. U2 and Journey are hit by top NY Tribute bands! (March 16)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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