🌱 Lottery Scam On Lakebridge Drive + 'Knuffle Bunny' Musicals + Jobs

Hello, hello! Debora Whitehead here with your Wednesday edition of the Smithtown Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87, low: 71.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Smithtown today:

1. A man who resides on Lakebridge Drive South in Smithtown was scammed on July 29 after a caller said he won a lottery ticket but had to pay taxes ahead of receiving the jackpot. Police are investigating the grand larceny crime. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Just a friendly reminder that the first day of the "Knuffle Bunny" musicals is set for Friday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Bring the little ones to the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society to enjoy the series. (Patch Events)
3. The music will be loud for a good cause on Comiskey Park with the Breast Cancer Charity Music Festival. Come to support those under treatment at this special family event featuring music, food, games, and more on Aug. 6 at noon. (Patch)
4. The Reboli Center has a full schedule of events for August. If you like art and history, the center has classes for all ages! (Smithtown Matters)
5. For those looking for employment in and around Smithtown, look at Patch's newest list of jobs in the area. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (All Day)
• Cat Toy Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2 p.m.)
• Battle of the Books (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Library Kids: "Calling all unicorn lovers! Gallop on over to the Commack Building for a fun time of stories and crafts about all unicorns." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Patch: "Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job." (Patch)
• Smithtown Matters: "Congressman Zeldin's votes on key issues July 2022." (Smithtown Matters)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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