🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Acabellas Perform At Nassau Coliseum + Jobs

Good day, people of Shirley-Mastic! Debora Whitehead here with the Wednesday edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Morning rain. High: 52, Low: 45.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. On Saturday, April 2, the William Floyd High School Acabellas and Soundsations performed the "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the New York Riptide game at the Nassau Coliseum. The Acabellas was directed by Donia Rivera, and Soundsations was under the direction of Barbara D'Orio. The school district congratulates all students and staff involved in the event. (Press Release Desk)
2. Book Sale For Literacy will be held on April 9-10 at the MMS Community Library. All sale profits will be invested in the Family Literacy community service program. (Patch)
3. Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Company in Patchogue is closing down after over a decade of serving the community. Evan and Bill Clossen opened the shop in 2010 and announced the shop will be closed at the end of the month. A thank you message was shared by owners for all customers and friends who supported the business over the past decade. (Greater Long Island)
4. Nearby News: Edward Marcuteanu, 43, was hit by a vehicle while riding his electric scooter on eastbound Sunrise Highway, west of exit 40. Suffolk County Police said that Marcuteanu, of Lindenhurst, was pronounced dead at the scene. (NBC New York)
5. Are you searching for a job? Click on the link to check new job openings in the Shirley-Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• Pamper Yourself — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Social Worker at the Library — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• William Floyd School district publishes its coronavirus report. (Press Release Desk)
• Mastic Sports Club is looking for several players for the Little League Farm Division. Kids aged 7 and 8 years old are welcome to join the spring season! Click on the link for details and to register. (Mastic Sports)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Shirley: "Good morning to our neighbors! I just want to say thanks for supporting this page and a special thanks to our loyal customers and future customers! Hope you all have a wonderful day." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead

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