🌱Sweetbriar Hosts Fundraiser Concert + Police Seek TD Bank Robber

Happy Good morning, Smithtown! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll find updates on:

• Sweetbriar Center to host the "Rock n Raptors" fundraiser concert.
• Police release images of the security system of TD Bank to identify a suspect.
• Fall Festival for a good cause in St. James and more!

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine; breezy in the p.m. High: 73, low: 54.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

1. For those who like to support the wildlife at the Smithtown Sweetbriar, mark the excellent "Rock n Raptors" fundraiser concert on your calendar. The event kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. featuring live music and a 70s rock and roll parade! Purchase tickets at www.sweetbriarnc.org. (Patch Events)
2. Police have released photos of the man who robbed the TD Bank, located at 1941 Jericho Turnpike, in February of this year. After demanding money, the suspect fled in a black Nissan. Identification can be challenging because the man was wearing a face mask but, police are asking for the public's help. If you have any information about the incident, please call 1-800-220-TIPS. (Smithtown Matters)
3. Del Fuego in St. James is celebrating fall for a good cause. The Fall Festival will benefit the John Theissen Children’s Foundation and Winters Center for Autism on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 7 p.m. The event offers family fun, football, pumpkin beer and a pumpkin patch. (Smithtown Matters)
4. The Suffolk Civil Services Exam scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to the government website's cyberattack. Candidates will be notified of the new date as the county is working to secure the system. (Smithtown Patch)
5. Congratulation to Smithtown seniors Sasha Blank and Dylan Nicastro for their nomination as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify for the program, candidates must take an SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• Fall Silhouette Art (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building. (10 a.m.)
• Nursery Rhyme Time (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10:30 a.m.)
• Wonderful Ones (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Art Group (Smithtown Library-Smithtown Building). (Noon)
• Alcohol Ink Flowers (Smithtown Library-Nesconset Building). (6:30 p.m.)
• Bowling Builders Volunteers (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Sweetbriar Nature Center: "If you’re looking for a pet that relaxes “olotl,” that makes you smile “olotl,” and you have “olotl” time to care for it, then please read up about how to take care of axolotls and give us a call. We have a few available for adoption." (Sweetbriar Nature Center via Facebook)
• SSPJ School: "God Bless SSPJ School! Blessed to celebrate 100 years of sharing the gospel message." (SSPJ School via Facebook)
• Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club: "Our U11 Smithtown Slammers Boys Teams (Kraken, Wolverines and Sharks) attended the Stonybrook Seawolves game! The boys had the awesome experience walking on the field with the team and scrimmaging at halftime." (Smithtown Kickers Soccer Club via Facebook)

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— Debora Whitehead

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