🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Fall Equinox Festival At CEED + Happenings

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 76 Low: 58.

Here are the top 4 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. Fall Equinox Festival kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. featuring a trail sculpture exhibit. Families are invited to enjoy music, food trucks, and other activities with free admission at CEED, 287 S. Country Road, in Brookhaven. (Patch Events)
2. Play with Guinea Pigs at the MMS Community Library this Saturday! Kiddos aged 2-4 are invited to have fun at the Mastic Recreation Center yard with live guinea pigs! The fun starts at noon. (MMSC Library)
3. William Floyd School District is preparing for its fall varsity sports season. The Athletic Department will compete against other schools across Long Island. Stay tuned for the game's schedule posted on the Shirley-Mastic Patch for fall fun! (Press Release Desk)
4. Monday is International Coastal Cleanup Day. Community volunteers will celebrate the environment by cleaning up the Smith Point State and McAllister Park at 6 a.m. Smith Point County Park is at 1 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. McAllister County Park is at Pirate’s Cove on Anchorage Road in Belle Terre. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Art Club — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Welcome to Teen Services — MMS Community Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Tie Dye Party — MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Patch: "The Brookhaven Town Board will now be tasked with redrawing the boundary lines for voting across the municipality's six council districts where there has been some controversy about gerrymandering in neighborhoods with people of color." (Patch)
• Shirley/Mastic Patch: "Missing Mastic Beach Cat Rings Owner's Doorbell, Meows On Cam
  Lilly's owner thought she was 'furrever' gone until the plucky gray came to her door after two weeks astray wanting back in." (Patch)
• Suffolk Community College: "Suffolk's clubs were showcased to students today who signed up, chatted, and learned all about the many opportunities to get involved at Suffolk!" (Suffolk Community College via Instagram)

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Events:

• Hallockville 41st Annual Country Fair & Craft Show. (September 17)
• Fall Equinox Festival. (September 17)
• ALDI’s National Hiring Week. (September 18)
• Pocketbook Bingo — Spc Matthew Baylis Memorial Fund. (October 7)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Don't hesitate to get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.