🌱 Students Donated To Smithtown Children's Foundation + Free Egg Hunt

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Smithtown and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Students donated $775 to the Smithtown's Children Foundation.
• Smithtown Library Mario Kart Madness is Friday.
• Free Egg Hunt in St. James and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and cooler. High: 47, Low: 31.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. The hard work and perseverance of the Mills Pond Cares Club have paid off. The Smithtown School District announced students raised and donated $775 to the Smithtown's Children Foundation. This nonprofit looks after families who are part of the school district and need emotional and financial support. (Smithtown Patch)
2. Smithtown Public Library-Nesconset Building will host Mario Kart Madness on Friday, April 7, at 4 p.m. Children in 6-12 grade are invited to sign up to participate in the exciting race! This event will bring the youth community together for fun socialization. (Smithtown Chronicle)
3. Suffolk County Stoppers sought two people caught on camera shoplifting at Dick's Sporting Goods on Jericho Turnpike. They removed 29 security tags from merchandise using an electronic sensor. A cash reward is offered to whoever has any information. (TBR News Media)
4. The St. James Chamber of Commerce hosts a free Egg Hunt for kiddos aged 1-10! The event will take place, weather permitting. Parents are asked to stay with their kids and bring a basket and a camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! The venue is the Deepwells Farm, on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Facebook Events)
5. A Suffolk County Sheriff's Office mechanic faces legal charges for leaving a crash scene and then fabricating information to cover it up. The incident involved a Sedan whose driver was injured. Read the whole story here. (Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Indian Hollow Class Visit (Smithtown-Commack). (10 a.m.)
• Construction Zone (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Library Playdate (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Pioneers-Women of Abstract Expressionism (Smithtown Library). (Noon)
• Irish History, Culture, and Traditions (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (12:30 p.m.)
• Thursday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Book Buddies Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Little Book Buddies (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4:15 p.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)
• Shrinky Dink Flair (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (7 p.m.)
• HSW & HSE - Safe Driving Assembly - Smithtown High School-West. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• 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)
• 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)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out the fun we had at Art Starts are the Smithtown Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Check out the fun we had at Art Starts are the Smithtown Building!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

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