🌱 TD Bank Robbery + New Pickleball Courts On Bellerose + Blood Drive

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Partly sunny and warmer. High: 89, low: 72.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Smithtown:

1. TD Bank, located at 460 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, was robbed on Sunday afternoon. Police are looking for the suspect who handed a note to the teller demanding money and fled the scene on foot after taking cash. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact 631-852-6553. (Smithtown Matters)
2. Hooray for the three new pickleball courts now open just 8 miles away from Smithtown Main Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at Veterans Park in East Northport to celebrate the grand opening. (Patch)
3. Just a friendly reminder that the Sill Food Pantry opens every Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located at Smithtown High School West. (Smithtown Patch)
4. A blood drive will be held on Aug. 3 in honor of Scott Martella, who was dedicated to serving communities on Long Island. The campaign will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in different locations. Check where to go to donate here. (TBR News Media)
5. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone presented the "Stay Awhile, Stay Informed" for residents and tourists vacationing on Fire Island. For those who want to receive safety alerts on their phones, text SuffolkAlerts to 67283. (LongIsland.com)

Today in Smithtown:

• STEAM Boat Challenge (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Magical Unicorns (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3 p.m.)
• Beach Container (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (4 p.m.)
• Hibiscus Sugar Cookies (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Central Islip High School Class of 2012 Reunion will be held at the Smithtown Landing County Club on Aug. 6. Tickets will be available at the door. (Eventbrite)
• The Sweetbriar Nature Center is now the new home of the Lynx captured in Central Islip last week. The Strong Island Animal Rescue League helped to capture the bobcat, now called "Leonardo De Catprio," and to transport it safely to the center. If you want to visit our new four-legged resident, visit the Sweetbriar Nature Center at 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)

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