🌱 Upcoming Events In Smithtown + Woman Arrested For Forging Signature

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on the following:

• Smithtown Library events.
• Dix Hills woman arrested for forging a signature.
• Happenings and more!

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. Smithtown Public Library is holding the Managing Money-A Caregivers Guide to Finances program at the Kings Park building on Monday, Feb. 27. The Alzheimer’s Association hosts the event. This class aims to educate caregivers against financial abuse. Additional info and registrations are here. (SMITHLIB)
2. A Dix Hills woman was arrested for allegedly using a fake ID to sell stolen items to a paw store in Lindenhurst. Police started investigating the transactions after the suspect forged her signature. She was arrested near the store with the things she planned to sell. (Smithtown Matters)
3. 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.)
4. St. Joseph's Church In Kings Park invites the public for six Mondays of prayer starting on Feb. 27. This event aims to support community members struggling with emotional, health, and other issues. Services begin at 7 p.m. at 59 Church Street in Kings Park. (Smithtown Matters)
5. Nearby Events: Would you like details of Theatre Three's tribute to Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim? The play ‘Side By Side By Sondheim’ features his music and contribution to the arts. The production is on the stage until Mar. 18. (TBR News Media)

Today in Smithtown:

• Friday Funday (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10 a.m.)
• Falun Dafa Exercise (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (10:00 AM)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (10:30 AM)
• Game Day (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (11 a.m.)
• Doughnut Dash (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (1:30 p.m.)
• Friday Movie Matinee (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (2 p.m.)
• Friday Movie of the Week (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (2:15 p.m.)
• LEGO® League (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (3 p.m.)
• Crafters Wooden Tray (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (3:30 p.m.)
• Library Mini Golf (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Today is Tortilla Chip Day! How about honoring this fun 'holiday' by enjoying some Mexican munchies? I recommend the Azulejo Fine Mexican cuisine in Smithtown! (Google)
• Michael Lacey leads the Kings Park St. Patrick's Parade on Friday, March 17. The community is invited to meet on the corners of Lou Avenue and Pulaski to see the paraders march down Main Street at noon. Visit here for more details and other Long Island St. Patrick's Day events. (Kings Park Parade)
• Have you heard of the indoor miniature golf volunteers improvised at the Smithtown Library? Register here to bring the kiddos to enjoy a round on Friday at 6 p.m. (Smithtown Chronicle)
• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "Newton- practicing his flip trick with the parrots new toys. Actually, Newton really doesn’t care about anything these days. He’s still looking for love! Are you interested in attracting a screech owl to your yard?" (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• Smithtown Library Kids: "Congratulations to Sienna for completing 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!" (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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