🌱 NYE Celebrations In Shirley-Mastic + Sign Up For A Writing Workshop

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll find news about...

• Sign up for the creative writer's workshop at MMSCL.
• Victims of a fatal car crash in Suffolk identified.
• NYE Celebrations in Shirley and more!

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 37, low: 20.

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

1. Visit the link to sign up for the Creative Writer's Workshop hosted by the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Library. The class is set for Jan. 12 at 2:15 p.m. Instructor Anne Kelly- Edmunds leads the participants into a creative and supportive atmosphere. (Patch)
   
2. Family members and friends of the three Long Island teens killed in a motor vehicle crash earlier this month are speechless. The identity of the victims has been released, and family members have been expressing their sorrows. It's an unfortunate event, and the Three Village Patch would like express condolences to family and friends. (People)
3. Looking forward to party in the Shirley-Mastic area on New Year's Eve but don't know to where to go? There are several businesses in the neighborhood celebrating the new year. Visit the Shirley-Mastic Patch and look at what's happening in the area on Dec. 31! (Patch)

Patch deals of the day:

Whether you're soaking up the season or ready to hit snooze on the holidays, you deserve a little something for yourself. And these limited-time offers — hand-selected by the Patch Deals team — could be just what you need to start 2023 on a high note.

* Wine Insiders Offer (70% off) — Get 15 bottles of red blend for a fraction of what you'd normally pay. Shipping isn't cheap at $29.99, but that still comes out to about $8 per bottle.

* 2 Dozen Mixed Color Roses (53 percent off) — Get 24 gorgeous long-stem roses delivered straight from the farm to your door.

* $100 Restaurant.com eGift Card (89% off) — Pay just $11 and get $100 to spend at participating local restaurants.

(Patch may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

• Get Crafty - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun! - Drop in. (4:30 p.m.)
• Knit and Crochet Club - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Positive Parenting- MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

• Our Community Library wants to Support Your Local Furry Friends! If you want to help our community institution in this cause, bring your donations to the Mastic Center from Jan. 2-13. All donations are going to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter. There are also volunteer opportunities for all! Visit the link for details. (MMSC Library)
• Have you heard that a Wegmans Supermarket is coming to Long Island? The store is expected to open in 2024 in Lake Grove! The Village of Lake Grove has approved the grocery store to be set up at the DSW Plaza on Middle Country Road. (Smithtown Patch)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.