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🌱 Jersey Mike's Subs To Open New Location In Shirley + Casino Night
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Morning, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, you'll learn about the following:
- Jersey Mike's Subs is coming to Shirley!
- Shirley Chamber of Commerce event.
- Happenings and more!
But first, today's weather:
Breezy with variable clouds. High: 48, low: 29.
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Here are the top four stories today in Shirley-Mastic:
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- Jersey Mike's Subs is coming to Shirley! The eatery is expected to open on Montauk Highway sometime in March. Shirley-Mastic Patch will keep readers informed about the grand opening day. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
- Congratulations to the William Floyd High School senior student Sia Minhas for being selected to participate in the YMCA Youth Advocate Program. What makes her achievement extra prestigious is that she was one of the only seventy-two in the nation to be part of the event. (Patch)
- Are you interested in learning all about the next event hosted by the Shirley Chamber of Commerce? It will be an Inaugural Casino Night on March 3 at the La Buena Vida Restaurant on Montauk Highway. The link I've shared will take you to the chamber's website, where you can find tickets and more information. (Shirley Chamber of Commerce)
- What is having dense breasts, and how alarming can it be to breast cancer? Long Island News 12 shared an article based on study results released by JAMA Network Open. Read the story here. (LI News 12)
Today in Shirley-Mastic:
- Virtual Literacy: Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
- Puzzle Night!- Virtual - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
- Books and Bingo - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
- Friendly Spanish Conversation - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
- Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- How about having a childhood dream come true? The Warner Bros Animaniacs stars will perform at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts in March! Patch tells us all about it! (Patch)
- Two police officers saved an infant who choked on candy in Coram. The incident happened on Jefferson Court at 2:35 p.m. The baby was not breathing when the police arrived. After back blows were administered, first responders could take the candy out of the child's mouth. Coram Fire Department took the infant to St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. (Port Jefferson Patch)
- John S Hobart Elementary in Shirley is hosting a Family Fun Day in March! The school is looking for vendors and donations to make the event special for the community. There will be bounce houses, food trucks, music, games, and more! If you want to be a vendor or need more information, contact jshobartpto@gmail.com. (Patch)
Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!
— 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.
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