🌱 Roads To Avoid In Shirley On Sunday + Happenings In And Around Town

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Including news on...

• Family receives house through the Habitat for Humanity Program.
• Happenings in Shirley.
• Roads to avoid in the neighborhood on Sunday and more!

But first, today's weather:

Windy with occasional rain. High: 60, low: 32.

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

1. A family of four received a house in Shirley on Wednesday as part of the Habitat for Humanity Program. Zach and his wife have twin daughters and were struggling in a small apartment. The family now has room to grow and a backyard for the girls to make new memories. (Patch)
2. The William Floyd High School library was set up as a "Book Bistro" with sweet treats served by librarians Kate Devenney and Stacy Redmond. Students had the opportunity to share their favorite literacies during the “book tasting.” (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Some roads in the Shirley-Mastic area will be closed on Sunday due to the Shirley Christmas Parade. Patch has a complete guide with where and when these roads will be "out of route" for travelers and residents. Visit the link I've shared and find out which streets should be avoided. (Patch)
4. Leo the Lynx lived at the Smithtown Sweetbriar for some time after being rescued in Islip. Our friend, named "LeoCat Dicaprio," found a permanent home at the Holtsville Ecology Center. (TBR News Media)
5. 'Winter Wonderland' will be hosted by the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Dec. 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. This free-admission event features bouncy houses, crafts, photo booths, and carnival-like activities. All are welcome. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Birdhouse Building Workshop - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Winter Coat Swap & Share - MMS Community Library. (All Day)
• The Nutcracker at Patchogue Theatre. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Patchogue officials have requested the village's Internet Technology department update them on the protections in place to guard against cyber-intrusions in light of the recent ransomware attack on Suffolk County government." (Patchogue Patch)
• Looking for a job in the Mastic- Shirley area? Browse through Patch's weekly list of job postings. If you see something interesting, click on the link to apply. (Patch)
• A lot is going on in Long Island this holiday season! Tree lighting, photos with Santa, trots,you name it! If you want to plan holiday outings, go ahead and visit the link to mark down the best events to attend with family/friends and enjoy the magic season! (Long Island News 12)

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• Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair (December 3)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo (December 23)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.