Hi all. I’m back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Smithtown Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on:

• A phone scammer has been arrested.
• Smithtown Historical Society celebrates the Irish heritage.
• Upcoming events and more!

But first, today’s weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 44, Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories in Smithtown today:

• Commack community is coming together to help the family who unexpectedly lost their dad on Monday. Matthew Conte, age 36, was jogging when he was fatally struck by a vehicle. The Smithtown Patch would like to express sincere condolences to the Conte Family and share their GoFundMe Page. (Daily Voice)
• The Long Island Adventure Park in Melville is opening its season on March 31! (LongIsland.com)
• The Bocu Salon and Spa at Jericho Turnpike in Commack celebrates National Women’s Day with a special package! (Patch Events)
• Smithtown Library Kids: “Congratulations to our March Bookmark contest winner! Nicholas’s bookmark is available at all our Children’s Department desks for the month of March. Stop in and pick one up!” (Smithtown Library Kids via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• 7 Days to St. Pat’s2 Tribute Concert! Sat. March 11, 8 p.m. (March 11)
• TRUE THINGS Storytelling Show: True Stores on the theme “Bad Match.” (March 11)
• Luck of the Irish St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Patchogue. (March 12)
• Pre-St. Patrick’s weekend Dinner and a Show. U2 and Journey are hit by top NY Tribute bands! (March 16)
• Add your event

Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday. I’ll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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