🌱 Shirley Christmas Parade Is On Dec. 4 + Job Listings In Suffolk

Hello 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. In today's Daily, you'll find these stories and more...

• Shirley Christmas Parade Kicks off on Dec. 4.
• Thanksgiving Food drive.
• Who is hiring in the area? And more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 49, low: 31.

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

1. The Shirley 2022 Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, Dec. 4. Suffolk Police Officer Timothy Thrane is leading the Shirley-Mastic Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade 2022. While on duty, Thrane was seriously injured by a drunk driver in November 2021. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
   
2. Thanksgiving Meal boxes will be distributed for those in need at the correctional facility in Yaphank Tuesday at 10 a.m. About 450 turkeys and sides - gravy, stuffing and more - will be given out. Businesses in Patchogue and its surroundings donated to make the event possible. (Patch)
3. Patch has an updated list of who's hiring in the Shirley-Mastic area. Look at the latest job opportunities in the neighborhood. If you see something interesting, click on the link to apply. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. AAA speculates that 54.6 million people will hit the road this Thanksgiving. Numbers show an increase of 1.5% compared to last year. The crowds will also be found at the airports, with a rise of 8 percent of passengers flying to their destinations on holiday. (LI News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Get Crafty - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Beginner Sketching and Drawing - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Town of Brookhaven - Country Line Dancing. (7:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A Medford man was caught driving drunk with his 14-year-old son inside of his car on Route 112 in Patchogue early Saturday morning, the Suffolk Sheriff's office said." (Patch)
• Suffolk County Girl Scouts Light Show kicks off on Saturday at Smith Point Park in Shirley. This year the Enchanted Forest is a unique addition to the event, which will run through Dec. 30. The "Chill Zone” is where visitors can enjoy music, games, and a fire pit. (Patch)
• The 60th Annual Patchogue Christmas Parade kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 26, at 6 p.m. on Main Street. The event starts at the corner of West Avenue and marches down the Main, ending at Route 112. This event is rain or shine. (Facebook events)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be 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.