🌱 Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library Is Hosting A Food Drive + Events

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Shirley-Mastic. Today's briefing includes...

• MMSCL to host a food drive.
• Happenings and events in the Shirley area.
• Events of the day at the Community Library and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 40, low: 27.

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

1. The month of February is to spread kindness at the Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. Nonperishable food will be collected through Feb. 25 and donated to local pantries. If you want to support this cause, bring your items to the main lobby during regular hours. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. John S. Hobart Elementary school in Shirley will host its annual Family Day in March! Mark on your calendar, March 25! Outdoor fun will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are wanted! If you are interested in being a vendor during the event, email jshobartpto@gmail.com. (Patch Events)
3. For those who enjoy participating in St. Patrick's Day events, a fundraiser parade will be held at the Harp and Hound on Sunday, Feb. 5! This outing is perfect for those who enjoy dancing, drinks, appetizers, and live music. The Harp and Hound is at 528 East Main Street in Central Islip. (Smithtown Chronicle)
4. Have you heard of the Groundhog Day events happening on Thursday? That's an excellent chance to take the kids out for fun activities and see their prognostications. One of the events will be hosted at the Holtsville Ecology Center at 7 a.m. Refreshments and bagels will be provided. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Low Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Tutor Thomas Gaylor - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Nail Art - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Birdseed Heart Cakes - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night!- Virtual - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Books and Bingo - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Police are searching for the truck driver who struck a utility pole on Patchogue Main Street on Monday. Over twenty businesses were out of power due to the incident. The driver fled the scene after the crash on Terry Street around noon. (Patchogue Patch)
• "Brookhaven officials are offering a 50 percent discount on about 12,000 overdue parking violations — amounting to over $3.5 million in outstanding tickets — through the town's amnesty program from Feb. 15 through March 15." (Patch)
• For those looking for job opportunities in and around Shirley-Mastic, browse through Patch's list of the most recent openings in the neighborhood. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Events:

• An Evening of Laughs at Desmond’s. (February 2)
• 90’s Night! STP, Rage Against The Machine and Nirvana Tribute Bands! Suffolk Theater. Tickets here. (February 3)
• Long Island Private School Fair. (February 4)
• Be My Valentine Dinner Dance at East Wind. (February 18)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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