🌱 Smithtown Police Blotter For March 19-25 + Topgolf Fundraiser

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Smithtown Police Blotter.
• Paws of War gives back to two local artists.
• Events & more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Patch Weekly Police Blotter is now available for those who want to know all crime reports in the area between March 19-25. Please note that the Suffolk County Police Department posts all information. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Nesconset-based nonprofit Paws of War treated two local artists with goodie baskets for their art project in honor of the organization. Arline Goldstein and Richard Wilkinson used their talents to decorate bikes with the 9/11 theme. Paws of War does incredible work supporting veterans and first responders in the community. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. Stop by the Sweetbriar Center on Saturday, April 8, to hear instructor Jim discussing the Superheroes of the Sky. Are you curious about the American bald eagle, owls, hawks and more? You don't have to go far to access all that information and hang out with the animals in the neighborhood! (Smithtown Chronicle)
4. For those who enjoy Topgolf, how about playing for a good cause on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m.? The Stony Brook School hosts the event to support the improvement of facilities and educational programs. For more information and tickets, please visit www.sbs.com/topgolf. (Patch Events)
5. Nearby News: Police arrested a 12-year-old at Lindenhurst Middle School for stabbing a classmate. The issue started with an altercation that escalated into an attack against a 13-year-old student who was transported by a helicopter in serious condition to Stony Brook Hospital. (Smithtown Matters)

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Today in Smithtown:

• HSW - 4.0 Breakfast - Smithtown High School-West. (8:05 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Indian Hollow Class Visit (Smithtown-Commack). (10 a.m.)
• Sensory Storytime (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (Noon)
• Roar Like a Lion (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Mindful Eating for a Healthy Weight (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (6 p.m.)
• Computer Build-A-Thon Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Zumba (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• NYS Senator Mario Mattera calls out local community heroes to help save the historic Calderone Theatre in St. James. There will be a brunch on Sunday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are a suggested donation of $20 per person. (St. James Events)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "We think we might have video evidence linking Newton to the disappearance of the Easter Bunny. We hope we are wrong but Newton was seen carrying off what appeared to be a white furry hopping creature." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Historical Society: "Books in the Barn Mondays in Spring at 10 a.m." (Smithtown Historical Society via Facebook)
• Smithtown Christian School: "Wonderful SCS Community & Friends: Please join us in just 6 weeks at our family-friendly Acclerate Garden Party to support Smithtown Christian School. Together, we'll celebrate and expand the momentum of this exciting year of growth!" (Smithtown Christian School via Facebook)

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