🌱 2023 Long Island Natural History Conference + One Dead In Home Fire

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter. Let's get this Sunday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on:

• Shirley Community Ambulance House Installation Dinner.
• 2023 Long Island Natural History Conference.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m. High: 46, Low: 27.

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

1. The annual Shirley Community Ambulance Company’s Installation dinner was hosted at the Lombardi's on The Bay in Patchogue. Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Dan Panico and Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the event on Feb. 18 to thank the members for their dedication to keeping the community safe. (Patch)
2. Friends of the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley will attend the 2023 Long Island Natural History Conference. Save the date for April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. All interested in the theme are welcome to participate.(Wertheim Friends Events)
3. Nearby News: A home fire on Boston Avenue in East Islip left one dead. The incident happened on Friday morning. The fire caused considerable damage, including a hole in the roof. Sadly a woman was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating what caused it. (PIX11 New York News)
4. A Harlem man will be held accountable for a murder during a home invasion in Patchogue. Ade N’Gaii was found guilty of killing Kristopher Appel in 2018. Prosecutors said the attack was planned, and two other individuals were involved. Read the whole story here. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Tell a Fairy Tale Day at Mastic Beach. (1 p.m.)
• Sunday OPEN SKATE (all ages) at GR8SKATES. (Noon)
• Open House at 41 Babylon St. in Mastic. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• MMS Community Library-Mastic Branch will hold the “Tell a Fairy Tale Day” on Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. There will be crafts, festivities, and more! Librarians are encouraging parents to check out books about fairytales. (MMSC Library)
• Young Women's Empowerment Conference will be held at William Floyd Middle School. The event welcomes women of all ages. Guest speakers are successful women working in different areas throughout the community who will share their stories to inspire others. Visit www.ywec.com for details and to register! (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• Suffolk Performing Arts: "Here are your amazing CREW for the The Play That Goes Wrong! Come watch them make the magic happen for two more shows! Link in bio for tickets!" (Suffolk Performing Arts via Instagram)
• Suffolk County History: "Please join us for the OFFICIAL History Press launch party featuring Bill Bleyer's newest book, The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound!" (Suffolk County History via Instagram)

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All right, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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