🌱 Patch AM: See how Shirley ranks among America’s small cities this year

Morning Shirley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Shirley ranks among America's small cities this year

Also on today's calendar: Family Information Open House Fun Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best small cities in America: Only 1 New York community landed in the top 1% (ithacajournal.com) — WalletHub's latest study of more than 1,300 small U.S. cities ranks Saratoga Springs in the nation's top 1 percent, and Shirley in the 47th percentile for overall livability. The analysis weighs affordability, economic health, schools, health, quality of life, and safety, giving Shirley residents a data point to compare their community with other small cities across the state and country.
   

📸 Around Shirley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Family Information Open House Fun Night →
  Raynor Country Day School, 170 Montauk Hwy, Remsenburg-Speonk
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• MARTY BELLER: Twists, Turns, and Breakthroughs →
  The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Columbus Day (Observed) School Closed
  William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Thursday October 15
• Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Night
  Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Stop 22 Event →
  Raynor Country Day School
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5
• Social Work Intern →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  9:30 am
• Morning Chair Yoga →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:30 am
• Afternoon Chair Yoga →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  1:00 pm
• 12th Annual Fishing Trip →
  Center Moriches NY
  1:30 pm
• LEGO ® Club [K-5th] →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  6:30 pm
• LEGO Club →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  6:30 pm
• Beginner Spanish →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  7:00 pm
• ESOL Class →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Bellport Village Walking Club →
  South Country Library, 22 Station Rd, Bellport
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Shirley. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Shirley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mastic

• Mastic Firefighter Honored for Decades of Service (southshorepress.com)
• Spooky Walk returns! (longislandadvance.net)

Mastic Beach

• Hayduk Engineering expanding with $4M Ronkonkoma acquisition (libn.com)

Yaphank

• Police Arrest Four And Seize Race Car Following Illegal Drag Race In NY (newsbreak.com)

Ok Shirley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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