🌱 Man Sought For Using Stolen Credit Card + Family Concerts + Exhibit

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Smithtown:

1. A credit card stolen from an unlocked car on a driveaway in Kings Park was used in Port Jefferson. Police are searching for the suspect who used the credit card to purchase gas at the Sunoco Gas station located at 240 Terryville Road. (Smithtown Matters)
2. The music will be loud at the Hoyt Farm with the next Family Concerts. The 70's Band will take on the stage on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. The Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is located at 200 New Highway in Commack. (AARP)
3. Smithtown athletes students are having a busy summer! Smithtown High School East football players are participating in the booster football camp led by coach Stephen Costello at the High School East. (Smithtown Matters)
4. For those interested in the police activity in our area, check the Patch's Smithtown Police Blotter. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Art Exhibit-John P. Cardone (Smithtown Library-Kings Park). (9:30 a.m.)
• Printmaking (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Beach Reads (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Story Tots (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "New updates on Leo in our GoFundMe page and our stories." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "Looking forward to welcoming our Academy students!" (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Performing Arts Center: "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change returns back to SPAC with performances Thursday-Sunday!" (Smithtown Performing Arts Center via Facebook)

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