🌱 Smithtown Area Police Reports + St. Patrick's Parade Guide + Events

Good morning, friends! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• Help the police to identify two shoplifters.
• All you need to know about the St. James St. Patrick's Day Parade.
• Happenings and more!

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. Police need the public's help identifying a couple who allegedly stole merchandise from Dick's Sporting Goods at Jericho Turnpike in Commack. According to reports, the duo fled the store with $4,150 worth of clothes and other items. Visit the link I've shared to learn the description of the suspects and contact local authorities if you recognize them. (Patch)
2. For those attending the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. James but would like to know details about the event, feel free to check the Smithtown Patch guide with everything you need to know to enjoy the festivities! (Smithtown Patch)
3. Smithtown High School West's Relay For Life team reached the top of the “Fund the Mission.” Students proudly raised $11,000 in 72 hours! The school district highlights students Jessica Amado and Julia Pappas for being among the top ten in the individual fundraising category. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The Smithtown Police Blotter from Feb. 25 - March 4 is now available to inform readers about police activities in the neighborhood. Over a week, there was a burglary on Middle Country Road, identity theft on Burham Drive in Smithtown and a grand larceny report on Franciscan Lane, also in Smithtown. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Huge congratulations to Smithtown Accompsett Middle School students Olivia Lipiec and Priya Prabhu for qualifying for the advanced Spelling Bee Contest at Half Hollow Hills High School East. The winner on March 24 will get to travel to Washington, D.C., to compete nationwide! We knew you could do it, and the Patch community wishes you good luck! (Smithtown Matters)

Today in Smithtown:

• Parachute for Tots (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• Clue-A Mystery Book Discussion Group (Smithtown Library). (2:30 p.m.)
• Fun with Beads (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• Pajama Storytime (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)
• Personalized Tumblers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Christian School: "Our Lady Knights are playing in the NYS Class D Regional Playoff game tomorrow night at 5 pm in upstate Florida, NY. Tickets are $8 and will be sold online only." (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Smithtown invites the community to "Run the Day" on Saturday, March 25! The Go For The Green 5K Race starts at Smithtown Elementary School on Lawrence Avenue at noon. If you are interested in other upcoming events, access the Club's calendar. (Smithtown Rotary Club)
• There will be Therapy Dog Training for all friendly puppies in the area! The Therapy Dogs of Long Island in Smithtown hosts the two-hour classes on Sunday, March 12, at 6 p.m. Call 631-346-0976 to register. (TDLI Via Social Media)
• Adulting is hard, so why not go to a fun Ghost Hunting? Smithtown Sweetbriar is putting on a Paranormal Tour on Saturday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Guides will lead participants into an exciting investigation using tools from popular movies and TV shows. A raffle will be a plus! Tickets can be purchased here. (Smithtown Chronicle)

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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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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Debora Whitehead

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