🌱 Upcoming Community Events In Smithtown + Elder Scam Is On The Rise

Hello, Smithtown! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Support the Sweetbriar Center's garage sale.
• An 87 year-old-woman sent $650,000 on an elder scam.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; heavy afternoon rain. High: 62, Low: 54.

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Here are the top four stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Sweetbriar is hosting an Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale on Saturday, May 6. The event will be held in the parking lot with significant findings of household items. Visitors can stop by between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to support the center's wildlife. (Sweetbriar Center)
2. A senior citizen woman from Setauket lost over $650,000 in an elder scam. The caller said he was an FBI agent trying to help because her bank account was compromised. Luckily, police could recover $140,000. (Patch)
3. Save May 13 for the Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society. There will be a lot of activities for children, plus food trucks and local vendors from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. (Smithtown Historical Society)
4. Nearby News: A group of teens was arrested in Hicksville for assault and robbery. Police arrived at Broadway Commons at 6 p.m. after a 911 call reporting a disturbance during a carnival event. Six teenagers were arrested. (LI News 12)

Today in Smithtown:

• Spring Village Craft Fair at Smithtown Historical Society. (10 a.m.)
  
• Long Island Guitar Festival at Stony Brook Community Church. (12:30 p.m.)
  
• Art Exhibit-National Autism Awareness Month (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Department of Public Safety: "Members of the Department of Public Safety’s Park Ranger, Fire Prevention, and Waterways and Navigation Divisions continue to attend All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) training being held by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office." (Smithtown Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Patch: "A smoke shop in Mount Sinai was robbed at gunpoint on Friday afternoon, Suffolk police said." (Patch)
• It's time to plan fun activities to keep the little/young ones busy this summer. The town of Smithtown released the 2023 Recreational Guide brochure with information on classes, events, and summer camps. Access the content here. (Smithtown GOV.)

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