🌱 Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Tours + Mastic Beach Library Events

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including news about:

• Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Tours.
• “Tell a Fairy Tale Day” at MMSCL.
• Events and more.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 30, Low: 23.

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

1. Fire Island Lighthouse Tower Tours are available this weekend! If you are looking forward to enjoying an outing with family and friends, don't miss out on the chance to stay in contact with nature and appreciate breathtaking views. Visit here for details. (nps.gov)
2. 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)
   
3. Young Women's Empowerment Conference will be 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)
4. Nearby Events: There will be some opera scenes at Stony Brook Staller Center on Sunday, Feb. 26! Local singers will perform Figaro, La bohème, Carmen and other classics. You might like to know the event is free admission and begins at 3 p.m. (Patch Events Calendar)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Laundromat Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Titanium Sports Registration baseball/softball at MMSCL. (Noon)
• Exhibition On Screen: “Frida Kahlo” at Cinema Plaza. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Let the shenanigans begin on Long Island! There will be many parades, events, bar crawls and so on! Look at this list of St. Patrick's Parades across Long Island. (Greater Port Jefferson)
• Fun Holiday: "Today is World Sword Swallowers Day! If you enjoy seeing people do dangerous things, you will enjoy celebrating World Sword Swallowers Day on the last Saturday of February." (Time And Date)
• It's skin cancer prevention season at Stony Brook Hospital, and the community is welcome to understand the causes and how to prevent the disease. This kind of cancer is widespread yet can be prevented with proper care. If you want to learn more about Cancer Prevention in Action, visit takeactionagainstcancer.com. (Patch)
• Suffolk Times: "A renowned pulmonologist, recently retired, embracing a lifelong passion for art collection on the North Fork. His wife, a beloved, veteran trauma surgeon, just a year or so away from her own retirement." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.