🌱Smithtown PAC Opens Season With 'Nemo' + Have You Seen Him? + Events

Hello, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today you'll learn about...

• Smithtown PAC opens the season with "Finding Nemo JR."
• Police need the public's help to identify a thief.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and not as cool. High: 59, Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Smithtown today:

1. Spring is here and Smithtown Performing Arts Center welcomes the new season with the classic "Finding Nemo JR." play. From April 1-8, the stage will have the clownfish dad desperately looking for his son Nemo with the help of other characters from the ocean. Visit the Smithtown Pac website to access the full schedule and to purchase tickets. (Smithtown Pac)
2. Suffolk County Police is asking for the public’s help to locate the man who stole a truck with a trailer carrying about $40,000 in landscaping tools. The vehicle was parked at 150 Towline Road in January. The trailer and the truck were later found in Ronkonkoma. However, all equipment was not recovered. Anyone with info is asked to submit tips at www.P3Tips.com. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Smithtown Tackan Elementary School students had a unique visitor on March 13. Sparky the Dragon, the mascot of the New York Islanders, stopped by for a chat with the kids about healthy eating habits, how to make intelligent decisions, and other topics. The school community enjoyed the interactive visit topped with exercise time. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (11 a.m.)
• Getting Started with Canva (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2 p.m.)
• Coupons for Troops Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (4:30 p.m.)
• We Can Do It (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6 p.m.)
• Irish Soda Bread Muffins (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Town Board Meeting - Town of Smithtown Meetings. (7 p.m.)
• HSW - PTSA Fashion Show - Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Be sure to watch this until the end What’s better than finding an injured mallard duck and saving its life? -Bringing your kids with you when it’s being released of course!" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Teachers are lifelong learners! We hope our students are enjoying their day off while we are working and learning together today!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Our U9 Dragons after their opening day victory this weekend! Great job!" (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "We would like to thank everyone for coming out on Saturday to our Luck on the Farm Event. We hope everyone had a great time! We would like to thank our event chairperson Brian Clancy from Laffey Real Estate who also served hot chocolate." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Learn all about worms and composting while making your own wormery. Each family should bring a 24 oz. glass jar." (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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