🌱 Smithtown Police Blotter + Irish Luck On The Farm Event & Jobs

Hello, neighbors. Debora Whitehead here with your Wednesday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Smithtown police blotter.
• Persons of the Year Awards Dinner Dance.
• Irish Luck On The Farm at Smithtown Historical Society and more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Someone stole a wallet from an unlocked car on Huntington Avenue in Smithtown. Police reported the incident on Feb. 7 at 8:56 p.m. The vehicle is a 2018 Alfa Romeo which was parked in a driveway. Visit the Smithtown Police Blotter to learn about other police activities in the neighborhood. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Kings Park Chamber of Commerce will host its Persons of the Year Awards Dinner Dance
   on March 9 at Stonebridge Golf Links in Smithtown. A three-course dinner will follow a cocktail hour. Visit the link to learn about all honorees and for more info. information. (Kings Park CofC)
   
3. Save the date for the Irish Luck On The Farm at Smithtown Historical Society on March 12! The event starts at 11 a.m. featuring a petting zoo, step dancing, food and Irish heritage celebrations for $5 per person. (Smithtown Historical Society)
   
4. There is no question that Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, restaurants and history but have you seen the dark side of the Island? I recently came across a blog that lists the six creepiest' spots on Long Island. Of course, the abandoned Kings Park Psychiatric Center made it to the list! (Malorie's Adventures)
5. For those looking for jobs in and around Smithtown, Patch has an updated list with the newest job openings. Good luck with your search! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• All Abilities Sensory Movie (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (9:30 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• New Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1 p.m.)
• Game Squad Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4 p.m.)
• Game Squad (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• Pajama Storytime (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (7 p.m.)
• The Black Aesthetic-Black Artists and Their Art (Smithtown Library-Nesconset). (7 p.m.)
• Anime and Manga Club (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The town of Smithtown is calling lifesavers to donate blood on March 1 at the Landing Country Club. Did you know that one donation can help to save three lives? The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Town Of Smithtown Website. (Smithtown GOV.)
• The Bad Little Big Band is to perform at the Jazz Loft on Thursday at 7 p.m. Vocalist Madeline Kole takes the stage in the event! Tickets can be purchased here. (The Jazz Loft)
• "Brookhaven Town officials are considering accepting ownership of the historic colonial-era homestead, the Manor of St. George in Shirley, where one of the biggest battles of the American Revolution was fought on Long Island." (Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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