🌱 Crews Control Porch Fire In Shirley + WF Student Heads To Australia

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• Brookhaven Fire Department was called to control a blaze on a home porch.
• A William Floyd High School student will compete in Australia.
  
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Breezy in the morning; sunny. High: 51, low: 33.

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

1. Brookhaven Fire Department was called to control a blaze on a home porch in Shirley on Sunday night. The fire was reported on Lama Drive at 6:30 p.m. No one was injured during the incident. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. A William Floyd High School student is heading to Australia to compete in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship. Sophomore Zariel Macchia qualified to run in the under-20 women's division. The community wishes her luck on her performance on Saturday. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Fire Island National Seashore officials announced the opening of camping, glamping and marina reservations on Wednesday. Exciting news for those who enjoy live music, the Seashore outdoor music program will return for the season! Visit here to learn all details. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Southpaw Brewing Company is expanding with a new location on Boulevard Shopping Center in Yaphank. The new spot is expected to open in April, serving craft beer and a pizza gourmet. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Valentine Playdough Drop-In at Mastic Beach. (10 a.m.)
• Case Manager - MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• Get Crafty - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun! at Mastic Beach. (4:30 p.m.)
• Tabletop Game Club - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• All we need is love and a good dinner! If you are looking forward to treating your special one this Valentine's Day, check out a list of the best romantic scenes on Long Island to enjoy a great meal and entertainment. (Long Island News)
• Mayday Music Festival heads to Suffolk County on May 13. The stage will be at the Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville from 1 to 11 p.m. Tickets can be found at Mayday Music Festival. (Smithtown Matters)
• Mastic Park Civic Association will host its monthly meeting on Feb. 16 at Mastic Fire Department. Legislator Mazarella will join the event to discuss the Sewer Project. Attendees will be able to ask questions. (Patch Events)

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