🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Earth Day Cleanup At Marina 5 + Puzzle Night

Are you interested to know about police activity in Suffolk County? Take a look at Patch'sHappy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 56, low: 49.

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

1. All are welcome to celebrate Earth Day with The Mastic Beach Conservancy on April 23 (rain date April 24). Participants will meet at Marina 5, located at 732 Riviera Drive, Mastic Beach, at 10 a.m. to clean up the Cranberry Pier, Marina 5, and Sheep Pen Creek. Garbage bags, grabbers, and gloves will be provided. (Trihamlet)
2. MMS Community Library to celebrate Earth Day with community service: "May the Force Be Recycled." Kids grades 1-5 will have fun making Star Wars characters out of recycled items! The event will be on April 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. (MMSCL)
3. Long Island MacArthur Airport announced masks are no longer mandatory in the airport and on airplanes. Airlines also lifted the mandate. However, New York City's airports and MTA still require masks, but travelers can take the cover off inside planes. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Nearby News: Pat-Med School District mourns the loss of student Anders Hart who died tragically from suicide on Sunday. The school released a condolence letter addressed to the Hart family. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Are you interested to know about police activity in Suffolk County? Take a look at Patch's Suffolk arrest report for April 19. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Parent Toddler Playtime — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Community Outreach Health Bus at MMSCL. (10 a.m.)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night! — MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Citizenship — MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk Performing Arts: "Looking for some fun this summer? Join the S.T.E.W. team! We are recruiting cast and crew for our summer production 'Alphabet S.T.E.W.' Click in our link tree to book your audition slot for April 28 at 12 and 5 p.m.!" (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Just like the Girl Scouts they guide, volunteers lead with their hearts and bring a playful sense of curiosity to everything they do." (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Chris is a volunteer wish granter who has been with our mission for more than 8 years." (Instagram)
• Are you looking for a job? Patch has you covered! Take a look at the latest job openings in and around Shirley-Mastic. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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