🌱 New Year's Day Hike In Shirley + Caitlyn's Vision Fundraiser Event

Hey, everybody! It's Sunday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Caitlyn's Vision event.
  
• New Year's hike in Shirley.
• Grandson-in-jail scam and more!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with some sun. High: 40, low: 28.

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

1. Mastic-based charity, Caitlyn's Vision will be at Giorgio's Baiting Hollow in Wading River today to give out treats for all kids who show up! Santa Claus will arrive at 1 p.m. Donations of two unwrapped toys, for one boy and one girl, along with two canned food items, will be appreciated. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. For those who want to start the year in contact with nature, how about participating in the New Year's Day Hike to Old Inlet? A park ranger will lead participants in this event which is a tradition. Remember to dress for the weather. Participants are asked to meet at the Smith Point County Park Wilderness Visitor Center in Shirley. Visit the link for details. (Patchogue Chamber of Commerce)
3. An elderly Long Island man was a victim of a grandson-in-jail scam. The 77-year-old man was contacted by a person who claimed to be a bail bondsman. The victim believed $10,000 cash would help his grandson, who was supposedly charged with DWI. The suspect, who lives in the Bronx, has been arrested for grand larceny and fraud. (Daily Voice)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those looking forward to enjoying sweet treats over the holidays, Patch has a list of businesses on Long Island to go to for fun-sized cupcakes. If you have a place to recommend in your neighborhood, visit the link and tell us about it! (Patch)
• East Patchogue animal shelter, Paws Unite, needs donations to remain open. After many years of rescuing animals, the nonprofit is facing the danger of closure due to a lack of funding. If you want to help the little fur friends who depend on the shelter to have a second chance, click here. (News 12 Long Island)

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Events:

• A Wonderful Christmastime Handbell Concert. (December 18)
• Official Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
• New Year’s Eve Gala in the Grand Ballroom. (December 31)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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