🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Free Diabetes Prevention Program + Crafternoon

Hello, Shirley-Mastic. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Periods of rain, some heavy. High: 73, low: 61.

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

1. MMSC Library will host the "Let's Sell on Etsy!" community program. For those interested in launching their online store to sell crafts or other collections, the class will help beginners to start with the "right foot." The course begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. (MMSCL)
2. William Floyd School District released the NY Relaxes Back to School Pandemic Protocols. Access all you have to know about the safety guidelines for the school year here. (William Floyd School District)
3. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services will host the first day of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) series on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The events are free of charge and will be hosted at 103 East Ave., in Yaphank. (MMSCL)
4. Nearby News: A man was injured after his vehicle crashed into a tree on Sunday on Provost Avenue, between Patchogue and Atlantic avenues in Bellport. Lester Russell Jr., 40, of Manorville, lost control of his vehicle just after 11:30 p.m. and was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Case Manager — MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Fishing and Crabbing at Osprey Park. (4 p.m.)
• Crafternoon at Mastic Rec Center. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Shirley author Susie Merrell will be at the Canio's Books in Sag Harbor to launch and discuss her new memoir: "On The Ledge." The event starts at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16. (Facebook Events)
• Patch: "New pets up for adoption in the Shirley-Mastic area. These local pets are searching for their forever homes." (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: "Hello everyone. Fall will soon be here, and great events will take place right here in Suffolk County. A good place to start looking would be www.meetup.com." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Debora Whitehead

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