🌱 MMSC Library-Mastic Branch Holding Food Drive + Upcoming Events

Hello all. I'm back with your new edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Food drive at the MMSCL-Mastic Branch.
• Events in the area.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower; breezy. High: 50, low: 39.

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

1. There will be a special food drive for February at the MMSCL-Mastic Branch. Non-perishable food items can be donated to the library throughout Feb. 28. The food will be donated to local pantries. (Patch Events)
2. A cookie decorating class will be taught by Allie at AJ Sunflower Boutique on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. Participants will take their creations home plus enjoy a snack and drink. For more information, visit the link I've shared. (Center Moriches CofC)
3. The man who killed a couple in a car crash while driving intoxicated has been sentenced to twelve years in prison. The 28-year-old man was high on drugs and alcohol when he struck the couple's car on Second Avenue in Brentwood. (Daily Voice)
4. Nearby Events: There will be a St. Patrick's Day Parade Fundraiser in Central Islip. The event features raffles, music, food and other festivities at the Harp and Hound, 528 East Main Street, Central Islip. Click here for details. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today near Shirley-Mastic:

• The Wedding Singer at Gateway Playhouse. (2 p.m.)
• Van Halen at 89 North Music Venue. (5 p.m.)
• Football Specials at Village's Idiot Pub. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk Winter Craft Market kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held indoors at 1 Picasso Way in Middle Island. Chocolate, jewelry, handmade items, and much more will be available. (Patch)
• Save the date for a free family movie night at Grace Gospel Church. This event is free admission. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided. Mark on your calendar Friday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The movie on the screen will be Breakthrough. (Patch Events)
• "A Selden woman was sentenced to two to six years in prison Monday for pilfering over $340,000 from the small, family-owned business where she worked for about three years, Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney's office said Friday." (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)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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