🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Fire House Easter Breakfast + Trunk And Treat

Hey, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with a fresh Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Milder with a shower in spots. High: 58, low: 45.

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

1. William Floyd High School students along with science educator Terri Randall hosted a fundraiser to support the Ukrainian people against the Russian invasion. The school Medical Club delivered donations to the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Riverhead. (Press Release Desk)
2. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is ready to begin filming the Netflix movie "Leave the World Behind" in Riverhead. The movie portrays the story of two families who are forced together on a weekend that went wrong. (Patch)
3. Mastics-Shirley Chamber of Commerce will host a special Easter trunk-and-treat drive-through on April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. A prize will be granted to the best-decorated trunk. If you would like to participate, contact April Coppola at 631-241-9804. (MSCofC)
4. Mastic Beach Fire Department invites the community to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Tickets for the event are $7 for adults and $4 for children and seniors. The event will be held on April 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Don't forget to bring your camera. (LIA)
5. Nearby News: Shots were fired at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m. A man and woman ran back inside the mall after being shot at by two male suspects. The incident happened on the second floor of the parking garage. Police confirmed no injuries were reported but continue to search for all involved in the shooting. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Adopt a Paper-Pet - IN-PERSON - MMS Community Library. (4:45 p.m.)
• Painting With Peeps -MMS Community Library. (4:45 p.m.)
• Teen Art Exhibit - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Marky Ramone will be featuring his legendary tour "My life as a Ramone" at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 29 at 8 p.m. Marky will perform and interact with fans by presenting vintage photos, videos clips, and sharing unheard stories behind his life and career as a Ramone. Lobby and bar concessions open at 7 p.m. (Broadway World)
• William Floyd High School Principal Philip was named Chamber Of Commerce ‘Man Of The Year'. The school district congratulates the principal for his dedication and achievements in leading the school and students on the right path towards their future. (Press Release Desk)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "We are looking for Overnight Camp team members who are level-headed in all situations, cooperative with fellow team members, and enthusiastic to work with children and young adults in an active indoor/outdoor camp environment." (Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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