🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Hike At Wertheim Refuge + MMCL Social Worker

Hello, hello. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 77, low: 63.

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

1. Put your boots on to hike with Hugs, Inc. and East End Thrive on Friday, June 17, at 5 p.m. at the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. The event is free and open to all. Register here. (Event Brite)
2. Miss Erica will keep us busy on a jigsaw puzzle on Thursday. The event is virtual and hosted by the Mastic Moriches Shirley Public Library at 5:30 p.m. (MMSC Library)
3. Music and Brew with the Jelly Band will be guaranteed on Friday at the Blue Point Brew Pub with the return of the Jelly band. This summer event starts at 6 p.m. (All Events)
4. Not a cat or dog person? How about a bunny? Basil, the rabbit, is waiting for a family at the Almost Home Animal Rescue And Adoption Inc, located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. (Patchogue Patch)
5. Attention job searchers, Patch has a list of the latest jobs listings in the Shirley-Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• HIICAP — Health Insurance Counseling — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)
• On the Road — Strawberry Picking at Glover Farms. (4 p.m.)
• Social Worker — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the latest meal on wheels on Montauk Highway? Turburritos food truck is full speed, serving Tex-Mex food and refreshments cooked by the owner, Joseph Preli. (Greater LI)
• Suffolk Community College: "Sixteen Suffolk County high school seniors, joined by family, coaches, friends, and college officials, signed letters of intent to attend Suffolk County Community College this fall and continue playing the sports they love." (Suffolk Community College via Instagram)
• Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta and St. Joseph's Church invite the community to become superheroes by participating in a blood drive on June 28. The event will be held at the Travis Hall in Kings Park from 1-7 p.m. The donations will benefit the blood banks on Long Island. (LongIsland.com)

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Announcements:

• Missing vulnerable adult. (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.