🌱 November Events In Shirley + Man Facing Charges For Roommate Attack

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on...

• Sea Turtle Walk at Cedar Beach.
• Holiday Parade on Moriches Main Street.
• Thanksgiving Meal Baskets for those in need in Shirley and more!

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 47, low: 40.

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

1. Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Library is hosting a Sea Turtle Walk/Beach Monitoring at Cedar Beach on Saturday, Nov 19, at 10 a.m. The event will be led by one of the scientists of the Atlantic Marine Conservation. Attendees are asked to meet at Cedar Beach at 244 Harbor Beach Rd., Mt. Sinai. Register here. (Patch Events)
   
2. A holiday parade will be held six miles away from Shirley! The Center Moriches Fire Department will start driving its festively decorated truck to light up Main Street, beginning at Montauk Highway and Lake Avenue and ending on Ocean Avenue on Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. (Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
3. The Shirley Trinity Baptist Church announced the distribution of 200 Thanksgiving meal baskets for those in need on Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event organizers ask those interested in participating to call 631-399-1044 to reserve a basket pickup. (Trinity Baptist Church via Social Media)
4. A man was arrested for stabbing his roommate in the chest over a loud music dispute. Police said Frank Liguori attacked the 31-year-old roommate because he played loud music at their residence on Merrick Road and Park Place. Liguori is facing assault charges. (LI News12)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Low Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Case Manager - MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• America Recycles Day - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Town of Brookhaven - Country Line Dancing. (7:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Polar Express & A Visit With Santa is set for Saturday, Nov. 26 a, t 3 p.m. at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. After the movie, the kids can go up on the stage to take pictures with Santa! (All Events)
• November is Military Family Month. Multiple businesses are celebrating the families of American soldiers with special discounts and more! Visit the list that News 12 put together with resources for military families. (News12)

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• Healing Psychic Fair - Beadinghearts.org. (November 20)
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— Debora Whitehead

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