🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Coco Taco Serving Munchies On Wheels + Events

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Shirley-Mastic.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 88, low: 68.

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

1. Food truck Coco Taco is now open south of Montauk Highway, serving Latin munchies. The new spot is located at 50 Bay Ave. in Eastport, just 6 miles away from Mastic, and is owned by Roger Bencosme and Kazi Hassan. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. MMS Community Library will host the "Fishing and Crabbing" community program at Osprey Park. Participants will have a relaxing morning on July 14, fishing and hanging out. Bring a bucket or cooler to bring home the catches of the day! The fun starts at 9 a.m. (MMSCL)
3. Patchogue and surrounding communities are coming together to help the family of John Hannon, who lost his life on Wednesday in a motorcycle accident on Veteran Memorial Highway. Hannon leaves behind wife Elizabeth and two young children. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family in this time of sorrow. (Greater Long Island)
4. A firefighter and EMS recruitment day is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. The event will be held at Suffolk County Fire Academy at 102 East Ave. in Yaphank from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. All are welcome. (Long Island.com)
5. For those looking for employment in the area, check Patch's list of the newest opportunities in Shirley-Mastic. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• Research Your Genealogy — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Art Club at Mastic Rec Center — MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "Shirley-Mastic: Cats, dogs, pets up for adoption at area shelters." (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• Small Town Gig will rock the neighborhood at the Tiki Joes Smith Point on Friday, July 15. Enjoy summer hits at 1 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. The fun starts at 5 p.m. (Facebook Events)
• Suffolk Times: "The 44th annual Mattituck Street Fair returned Saturday to Old Sound Avenue on a beautiful summer day." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Happy National Pet Photo Day!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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Events:

• Farm & Craft Market at The Shoppes. (July 16)
• North Shore Community Band Summer Concert Series. (July 16)
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Announcements:

• Congratulations To Joey Spallina — 2022 Lt. Ray Enners Award Recipient (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— Debora Whitehead

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