🌱Free Medicare Seminar At Friendly's In Shirley + VWF Halloween Party

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In this issue, you'll find:

• Free Medicare Seminar at Friendly's.
• VFW Halloween Dinner Party.
• Early Voting Guide and more!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, rain, mainly early. High: 65 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Medicare specialist, Diane Andree, will be at Friendly's to host a free Educational Medicare Plan Seminar on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Deserts will be given out during the event. The restaurant is located at 940 Montauk Highway in Shirley. (Patch)
2. Don't miss the Fourth Annual “Full Moon Halloween Dance” at the Veterans of Foreigner Wars on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in Center Moriches. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner, dessert and drinks! Prizes will be given out to the best costume. The VFW Post is at 437 Main St., Center Moriches. (Shirley Chamber of Commerce)
3. Early Voting start on Saturday, October 29. Visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov to find nearby voting locations. (CPLIB)
4. Nearby News: The community gathered to attend Coram teenager Tyler Phillips funeral services on Saturday. Phillips was a victim of a hit-and-run early this month. No arrests were made, and police continued to search for the driver. A cash reward is offered for whoever has information that leads to an identification and arrest. (Long Island News 12)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Virtual- Weekly Trivia - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• PASTA - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• SCORE Business Mentoring - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Baby Book Bundle- Grab & Go Kit. (All Day)
• Boo! Box - Grab & Go - MMS Community Library. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Long Islanders are expected to pay more for the traditional Thanksgiving turkey this year. According to the Department of Agriculture, prices are 73% up compared to 2021. Inflation is the leading cause of the high prices. Some food banks on Long Island, such as LI Harvest and LI Cares, said they would prepare non-traditional meals to complement distribution among families. (Long Island News 12)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "What will you do as a Girl Scout? Make new friends. Go on adventures. Celebrate your unique strengths. Be a Girl Scout. Join or renew today!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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• Free Educational Medicare Plans Seminar (October 26)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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