🌱 Police Search For Stop & Shop Shoplifting Suspect + Football Fest

Hey, Three Village! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Three Village Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes...

• Police are looking for a woman who stole groceries from the Stop & Shop.
• Free football festivities at Emma Clark Memorial Library.
• Learn about the Community Legal Help Project and more!

But first, today's weather:

A little afternoon rain. High: 48, low: 44.

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Here are the top four stories in Three Village today:

1. Police are looking for a woman who stole groceries from the Stop & Shop at Pond Path in Setauket. She allegedly left the store with $116 in merchandise that wasn’t paid for in January. Visit the link I've shared to see a picture of the suspect and contact the police if you have any information. (TBR News Media)
2. Football festivities will be at Emma Clark Memorial Library Saturday! Stop by at 2 p.m. to enjoy crafts, raffle, snacks, and more! Notice this event is for kids in Grades K - 6. You don't need to register. (Patch Events)
3. Centereach Library is serving the community with free legal advice. The Community Legal Help Project is offered on the first, second and third Thursdays of each month. All are welcome to have the free service from 3-6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can call 631-322-8272 to reserve a session. (TBR News Media)
4. Did you know there is a spot for those who like poetry in the neighborhood? The next session of the Second Saturdays Poetry Reading is on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts the event via Zoom. For more information, call 631-655-7798. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Three Village:

• Parent Toddler Workshop - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• AARP Smart Driver Course - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (10 a.m.)
• Dungeons & Dragons - Emma Clark Memorial Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Cooking with Chef Rob: Tuscan Vegetable Soup at ECML. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A 31-year-old Riverhead man involved in some fisticuffs at a Coram barber shop was slashed in the face on Tuesday night, Suffolk police said." (Patch)
• The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook celebrates Black Month History with an exhibit of Louis Armstrong, Lloyd Trotman and other Black jazz musicians! This event is set for Thursday to Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit thejazzloft.org. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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