🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Artist Frank Porcu Lincoln Sculpture + Events

Up and at them, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 66, low: 50.

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

1. Teacher and sculptor Frank Porcu, from Mastic Beach, showcased his talents on a President Abraham Lincoln sculpture first displayed on April 6 at the New York Historical Society in Manhattan. The sculpture received numerous positive reviews from the historians who participated in the event. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. A home fire on Mastic Boulevard left one person injured. According to police, the fire started in the kitchen, but no confirmation of the cause of the fire was released. The victim was transported to Stony Brook Hospital by helicopter to be treated. (Patch)
3. The Easter Bunny is on his way to Long Island! Are you looking forward to celebrating Easter with your little ones? Please take a look at the list of local events that will make the holiday as unique as it should be! (LIA)
4. Christian Guardino of Patchogue performed in Hawaii on Monday and made it to the top 24 on 'American Idol.' The singer now hopes to get enough votes to make it to the top 20. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Long Island cardiologist Trevor Verga was found dead on Tuesday after being reported missing by family members. Verga was 45 years old and resided in Kings Park, the cause of death appears to be non-criminal. (Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Parent Toddler Playtime — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Creative Writer's Workshop — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Happy National Volunteer Month! Girl Scout volunteers bring the power of Girl Scouting to girls everywhere. Because of them, Girl Scouts go on to make the world a better place." (Instagram)
• A search is underway for the gunman, Frank James, whom the NYPD considers the main suspect in the Brooklyn Subway shooting on Tuesday that made 24 victims treated in various hospitals across the city. (News12)

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Events:

• Easter Sunday Brunch with the Easter Bunny (April 17)
• Easter Dinner at Desmond’s (April 17)
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— Debora Whitehead

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