🌱 Class At Shirley Wertheim Focusses On Aquatic Science + Happenings

Hi there, Shirley-Mastic. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find:

• Free Sketching and Drawing workshop at MMSC Library.
• Our Chamber of Commerce's next meeting.
• Science class in Shirley and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 67, low: 52.

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

1. Art instructor, Jennifer Lucas, will be at the MMSC Library to lead a beginner sketching and drawing workshop. This event will be hosted on Tuesday, Oct 18, at 6 p.m. A list of materials necessary to participate in the workshop can be found here. (Patch Events)
2. Shirley/Mastic Chamber of Commerce members are meeting on Oct. 20 at La Buena Vida Restaurant on Montauk Highway. Representatives from Habitat for Humanity will join the event, which starts at 6 p.m. (Shirley/Mastic Chamber of Commerce)
3. Mark your calendar for the aquatic science class that will be held at the Shirley Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge on Oct. 22. This event is designed for children in third through eighth grades. The center is at 340 Smith Rd, Shirley. (Shirley/Mastic Chamber of Commerce)
4. Patchogue Fall Festival Nightmare kicks off today on Main Street. The festival starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m., featuring a kid's costume parade, petting zoo, live music, and more. (Patchogue Village)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• "On the Road" Pumpkin Picking at Glover Farms. (10 a.m.)
• Job/Career Counseling - MMS Community Library. (10:00 AM)
• Community Service - The Great Give Back. (12:00 PM)
• Color A Smile - MMS Community Library. (12:00 PM)
• Great Halloween Costume Swap - MMS Community Library. (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• William Floyd School District kicks off Homecoming Day today at the Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex. Let's join our students to celebrate the pride and spirit with a parade, football game, dance, and more starting at 12:15 p.m. To watch the game Livestream, access the WFS website. (WFSD)
• With midterm #elections less than a month away, the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade has spurred a wave of #political energy that casts doubt on the certainty of Republican victories this fall." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "From selling cookies to making lifelong friendships, climbing mountains to helping solve climate change — there’s nothing that Girl Scouts can’t do!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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Events:

• Halloween Costume Bash at East Wind (October 30)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

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