🌱 Patch AM: How hate graffiti sparked a wave of support in Shirley

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In today's newsletter:

• How hate graffiti sparked a wave of support in Shirley

Also on today's calendar: The Soul of Marvin Gaye and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'They Feel Sad This Happened To Us': Spike In Donations After Hate Graffiti At Site Of Future LI Mosque (patch.com) — A planned mosque and community center in Shirley is moving ahead after hateful graffiti at the construction site spurred a surge of donations from residents and supporters across Long Island. Leaders of the Islamic Center of Mastic and Shirley describe how crowdfunding and local interfaith support are helping them raise millions to complete the new prayer space, gym, and food pantry over the next two years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• The Soul of Marvin Gaye →
  Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 76 Main St, Westhampton Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day (School Closed)
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Wednesday September 9
• Meet the Teacher Night (Grades K-2)
  William Floyd Learning Center All Elementary Schools
• Elementary School Title I Meetings
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Thursday September 10
• William Floyd Elementary School Ice Cream Social
  William Floyd Elementary School
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Patriot Day
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
• Rosh Hashanah begins
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Saturday September 12
• 5K Run/Walk for Literacy →
  Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
  8:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Rosh Hashanah ends
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Wednesday September 16
• NY State Health Insurance Navigator →
  Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library – Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Come From Away →
  Gateway Playhouse, 215 S Country Rd, Bellport
  3:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day (School Closed)
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
• No School - Labor Day
  Patchogue-Medford UFSD Patchogue, NY 11772
• Labor Day Town Hall Closed →
  Brookhaven, NY Calendar Farmingville, NY 11738

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

• Heart of LI Chorus performs classic American tunes (trihamletnews.com)
• NY Tesla Driverless Blows Stop-sign and Crashes Into House (flyingpenguin.com)
• How To Turn Your Pool into Profit – Or Find a Place to Swim (danspapers.com)

Center Moriches

• Riverhead Raceway Salutes Local Heroes With Newsday Tribute To First Responders; 50% Off General Admission With ID Saturday (racedayct.com)

Brookhaven

• Brookhaven Marks Recovery Month With Narcan Training (southshorepress.com)
• Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research (uconn.edu)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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