🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Graduation 2022 Guidelines + Jobs + Literacy

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

A.M. showers, then a shower. High: 60, low: 49.

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

1. Kids grades K-6 are invited to come to the MMS Community Library on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. to decorate a spring flowers gift planter. Kids will fill a planter with spring flowers to be given as a gift to someone special. (MMSCL)
2. William Floyd School District released a graduation checklist and guidelines for 2022. A graduation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, in the school's auditorium. (Press Release Desk)
3. Patch has a guide of who’s hiring in the Shirley-Mastic area. Take a look at this week’s newest job openings. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. A woman was injured in a motorcycle crash on the Long Island Expressway near Nichols Road. The woman, who resides in Jamaica, Queens, fell off the motorcycle and was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. Detectives are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to call 631-854-8452. (Patch)
5. Are you looking forward to welcoming the outdoors Farmers Market season? Take a look at this guide with all spots in Suffolk and Nassau County to support local farmers in exchange for fresh goodies! (LINews12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• Pamper Yourself — Candles — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Social Worker at the Library — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Courtney's True Blue 5K 200 is set for Saturday, May 7 at 8:30 p.m. The event aims to bring love and joy into the lives of children who lost their parents due to illness. (Patchogue CofC)
• Splish Splash water park announced that cash would not be accepted starting May 28. According to the Park officials, not handling money will speed operations in the kiosks. (News12)

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Events:

• Mother's Day Brunch at East Wind. (May 8)
• Mother's Day Dinner at Desmond's. (May 8)
• Hire A Pro to Tackle Mom's To-Do List. (May 8)
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Announcements:

• National Football Foundation Honors Suffolk County Players (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please 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.