🌱 Smithtown PAC Play Brings 80s Vibes + Police Seek Credit Card Thief

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town these days. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Travel Back to the 80s at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center.
• Police seek a suspect for using a stolen credit card in Commack.
• Community happenings and more!

But first, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 78, Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. It's time to "Travel Back to the 80s" at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Participants are invited to dress "Rad" on Friday, July 14. A well-known group of characters will gather to perform a hilarious story straight from the 80s and dance through the night. For more information and tickets, click here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
2. A stolen card in East Northport was used by a male suspect who made a significant purchase of merchandise at a CVS Pharmacy in Commack. According to the police, the man stole the card from Barnes and Noble. Suffolk Crime Stoppers released images of the suspect and are asking for the public's help to help identify him. (Patch)
3. The USA Lacrosse Magazine published the High School Girls' Players of the Week, and Smithtown East student and athlete Ava Arceri made it to the list. Visit the link I've shared to know her achievements. Congratulations Ava! (USA Lax Magazine)
4. The Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building is hosting a Morning Bingo for adults on Tuesday, June 13! There will be prizes and refreshments from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required and can be made at Smithlib.org. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Kason Parker from Albany was sentenced to 25 years to life for murdering his ex-girlfriend on Long Island. He pleaded guilty to stabbing 27-year-old Meghan Kiefer in 2021. Read the whole story here. (Patch)

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Today in Smithtown:

• Public Safety at Suffolk County Legislature. (9:30 a.m.)
• A Matter of Balance at Smithtown Library. (10 a.m.)
• Thursday Night Cruise in Kings Park. (5 a.m.)
• HSW - Senior Scholarship Ceremony — Smithtown High School-West. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It's time to help to protect little friends at the Sweetbriar Center at the Turtle Walk 2023! The event is on Sunday, June 4, at 8:30 a.m. All helpers will look for box turtles to examine and tag them. Tickets can be purchased here. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Are you a big fan of "Food on Wheels?" Long Island News 12 published an interesting guide with the location of food trucks on Long Island. So, it's time to plan an exciting food tour this summer. (LI News12)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "You just never know what will come into our hospital on any given day. This wood-duckling was found swimming alone in a homeowner's pool." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• St. Patrick School, Smithtown: "Great Adventure made for a GREAT Eighth Grade Trip!" (St. Patrick School, Smithtown via Facebook)

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