🌱Fall Events + Houses For Sale +MMSCL Art Club

Hello again, neighbors! It's Friday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community, including news on...

• A first responder testified in Valva's trial.
• Mastic Beach Fall Festival.
• Real estate in the area and more!

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 66, low: 49.

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

1. On Thursday, an EMT first responder testified in the case against ex-NYPD officer, Michael Valva. According to the paramedic Erin Lambert's testimony, Valva did not show any emotion when his son, Thomas Valva, was pronounced dead. (Patch)
2. The Mastic Beach Conservancy is hosting a Bivalve Ball on Oct. 22 at the La Buena Vida Spanish Restaurant at 714 Montauk Highway. The event features local oysters, wine, dinner and dancing and more. More information can be found here. (All Events)
3. For those looking for a house in Shirley-Mastic, look at Patch's weekly Real Estate list with the five newest properties for sale. (Patch)
4. The MMS Community Library will host a Scarecrow Extravaganza at the William Floyd Elementary Harvest Festival. Participants are asked to bring old fall clothes to make a scarecrow during the event on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MMSCL)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Escape from the Rocket Hideout - MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Save the date for the Fall Festival hosted on October 23 at the Legion Field in Mastic Beach. The day will be filled with outdoor fun, food, music, pumpkins, and more! Tickets are $5 per person. The fun starts at 1 p.m. at 165 Washington Ave, Mastic Beach. (Patch Events)
• Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept: "Representatives from our Human Resource Department traveled to UMass Boston to talk to students about the role the sheriff’s department plays in the criminal justice system and employment opportunities available." (Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Pick a pumpkin from our patch and decorate it for Halloween. Enjoy Halloween-themed music while you decorate your own pumpkin. Plus other crafts, and games facilitated by some of our older Sister Girl Scouts." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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Events:

• Free Twirling Class W/ Titanium Twirlers. (October 6)
• We're Not Going Anywhere, Kathy! (October 6)
• Pocketbook Bingo - Specialist Matthew Baylis Memorial Fund. (October 7)
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Job listings:

• Part-Time Night Auditor (Monday & Tuesday) at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Guest Service Agent - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Restaurant Server - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Bartender - Canoe Place Inn (Details)
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Other classifieds:

• Behind The Scoreboard - Rah-Rah For Long Island’s College Mascots (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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