🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Book Discussion + Pamper Yourself

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and windy. High: 57, low: 41.

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

1. MMSCL will host an in-person book discussion on Thursday, March 24 from 2-4 p.m. The book on the topic will be "The Only Woman in the Room" by author Heather Terrell. (MMSCL)
2. Join the restaurants and businesses of Patchogue to raise money for a country in crisis.
   A Taste of Patchogue for Ukraine hosted by the Patchogue Restaurant Committee Blue Point Brewing Company will be held on Wednesday, March 23, from 5-9 p.m. Price is $45 including food samplings from many of Patchogue’s finest dining establishments, live music & entertainment. (PatchogueCofC)
3. Nearby News: Suffolk police are increasing patrols in Hauppauge and St. James after dozen parked cars were stolen. The vehicles were parked outside homes and were left unlocked by owners. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Come to pamper yourself and learn how to make a floral body scrub at the MMS Community Library. The workshop will be held on March 23 at 4 p.m. and are part of the spa goodies program series. (MMSCL)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Preschool Book Bundle (ages 2 to 5 years) - Grab & Go Kit at MMSCL. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Cadette Ava, from Troop 1606, shared her adventure during Girl Scout Week! She traveled with her family to explore the Nevada desert. Did your girl have an adventure last week too?" (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "FREE Building the Next Engineers workshop at Hofstra University! Building the Next Engineers is an exciting new New York-based learning activity to introduce young people to engineering and architecture through hands-on." (Instagram)
• melissa Parrott, Neighbor: "Don't miss out on a Barrens to Bay Summer Camp experience at Wertheim Wildlife Refuge! Booking up quickly. Spend a week with us, learning about wildlife, hiking, and seining the Carman river! See you there!" (Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please contact me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.