🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: MBPOA Community Barbecue + Sprinkler Play

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 82, low: 65.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Attention William Floyd High School students of the class of 2023 who missed the senior portraits in July, new sessions will be held on Aug. 24,25 , and 26. For those interested, please make an appointment at www.prestigeportraits.com. (Patch)
2. Mastic Beach Property Owner Association will host its summer barbecue on Aug. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. Community is invited to enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and more at 31 Neighborhood Rd, in Mastic Beach. (Facebook Events)
3. The Brewport Coffee House will host the solo Artist Reception for Long Island artist Christie Jones. The event is for Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at 129 S Country Rd, in Bellport. Jone's work will be displayed for viewing/sale until the end of September. (Patchogue CofC)
4. Nearby News: Wade Gagliano from Ronkonkoma struck a pedestrian while driving intoxicated on Sunday morning. The fatal hit-and-run happened on Johnson Avenue between Pine Avenue and Ocean Avenue. (Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Sprinkler Play at Mastic Rec. - MMS Community Library. (12:30 p.m.)
• Art Club at Moriches Bay Rec Center. (2 p.m.)
• Virtual- Weekly Trivia - Marvel - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Community Clean-Up at Smith Point Park. (5:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "All Aboard the LI Live Steamers this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022! Southaven County Park is home to a gem of a railroad in miniature where you can come take a ride during their twice-monthly Sunday Public Run Days." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Suffolk Times: "Lt. Col. Glyn Weir of Cutchogue, a combat rescue officer and 106th Rescue Wing Mission Support Group commander in the New York Air National Guard, became only the second combat rescue officer to achieve the rank of colonel at the unit." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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