🌱’My Darling Jeans’ Opens In St. James + Holiday Events In Smithtown

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Smithtown, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including news about:

• A children's boutique is now open in St. James!
• Police arrested a mother for leaving her kid alone in the car.
• Smithtown Tender Years Treasure and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 49, low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. A children's boutique is now open in St. James. Business owner, Pamela Atkinson, presents her store My Darling Jeans, with over 50 brands of clothing, accessories, room décor and more at 556 NY-25A Suite 16, in St James. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Police arrested a mother for leaving a 4-year-old child unattended in the car at a 711 located at E. Jericho Turnpike on Saturday evening. The car wasn't running. A concerned pedestrian called 911, and later on, Maricela Avila was arrested and charged accordingly. (Huntington Patch)
3. Police sought two men for using a stolen credit card at a Speedway on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. The duo was seen leaving the gas station in a dark SUV. The credit card was stolen from a vehicle in Greenlawn. Visit the link to see a picture of the suspects and help police to identify them. (LI News12)
4. Smithtown Tender Years Treasure will welcome kids in our community with cookie decorating, balloon sculpture, crafts, food and shopping stations with gifts crafted by the Smithtown Recreation and Senior Citizens Department. The event is set for Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 420 Middle Country Road in Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)
   
   
5. Kings Park Chamber of Commerce celebrates the season with a Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 1. For those who want to go "fancy" and enjoy a hot buffet and open bar at the Smithtown Landing Country Club, visit the www.kingsparkli.com/holidayparty to purchase tickets which are $77 per person. (Kings Park Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Toddler Turkey Time (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Silly Turkeys (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)
• Write On Jr. (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Winter Lantern Festival in Smithtown at Smithtown Historical Society. (5:30 p.m.)
• Kings Park Kid Wrestling at Kings Park High School. (5:30 p.m.)
• HSW - Tri-M Dinner - Smithtown High School-West. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Smithtown Public Library is hosting its Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2. at 6 p.m. Complimentary refreshments and photos with Santa will follow the event. No registration is required. If you want to help the Smithtown pantry during the event, bring a non-perishable food item. (Smithtown Library)
• "Six of those recreational marijuana shops will be sited across Long Island, New York's Office of Cannabis Management told Patch." (Patch)
• Smithtown’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Town Hall. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., attendees will enjoy live music, school district students' performances, treats, and a special visit from Santa Claus! A particular spot will be set up to receive non-perishable food items as a donation for the Smithtown Pantry. The Smithtown Town Hall is at 99 W. Main Street, Smithtown. (Town of Smithtown)

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Events:

• Mushroom Tea Party. (November 25)
• Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair. (December 3)
• 90’s Tribute Concert, Feb. 3rd! featuring STP, Rage/Machine, and Nirvana! (February 3)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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