🌱 Dairy Queen Coming To Mastic In December + Free Programs At WFHS

Hey, Shirley-Mastic! I'm in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's issue includes updates on the following:

• A Dairy Queen is coming to the neighborhood.
• William Floyd School District, to offer free programs.
• Restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day and more!

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 69, low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. A Dairy Queen is expected to open in Mastic on Dec. 31. The new location will be at Carpet Express on Montauk Highway and features a menu with tasty burgers, fries, cheese curds, and a selection of ice cream, and cakes. (Patch)
2. William Floyd School District is once again offering Saturday enrichment programs. The initiative comes after a partnership between William Floyd School District and the SCOPE Education Services Free Programs. If you are interested in signing your child up, please, visit the link I've shared and Sign up today. (Press Release Desk)
3. For those who are not up to cooking on Thanksgiving but still want to enjoy a great holiday dinner, Patch has a list of restaurants open in Shirley-Mastic on Thanksgiving Day. (Patch)
4. The Mastic Beach revitalization plan was discussed at a meeting at William Floyd High School on November 2. The project aims to build a downtown with stores, dining options, offices, community halls, and more. Councilman Dan Panico said the project would prosper the community once it's finished. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Babies Boogie - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Advanced Battle of the Books - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Cupcake Wars - MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)
• Fall Friday with DJ Tech Pat! at Crab Harbor. (7 p.m.)
• Fat Elvis at Tieto's Restaurant. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those looking for fun activities and classes, the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank offers events throughout the year! Animal petting zoo, wagon rides, and community events are held working at Haybarn. Visit here for more information. (News 12 Brooklyn)
• President of autism charity, Gregory Vasicek, is facing charges for defrauding Adventureland and other businesses. According to the police is accused of collecting money for golf fundraisers that never happened. (LI News12)
• Free child safety seat checks will be given on Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road in Holtsville. Come to double-check how safe your little ones are while traveling in the car. (Town of Brookhaven)

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• Food & Wine Pairing at Desmond's. (November 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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