🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Hit-And-Run On Flintlock Drive + Happenings

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 86, low: 69.

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

1. A teenage girl was riding a bike on Flintlock Drive in Shirley when she was hit by a car whose driver ran away. The hit-and-run happened at the intersection of Maple Lane on Sunday, around 7:45 p.m. The teen was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital. Police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver responsible for the incident. (Patch)
   
2. Looking for an outing this weekend? The town of Brookhaven features the "Sculpture on the Trail," an Art and Nature Exhibition only 5 miles away from Shirley! Seventy artists will display their work in the woods of Washington Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. (Patch Events)
3. Police found a man under the influence of drugs passed out inside his car with his infant son screaming in the backseat. Harry Penny from Mastic was charged under Leandra’s Law. The incident happened in Bellport on Wednesday night. The child was given to a family member. (Patch)
4. The trailer of the Gabby Petito Lifetime Movie has been released. Actress Skylar Samuels and actor Evan Hall play the characters of Gabby Petito and Bryan Laundrie. According to The Sun, Petito's family disapproved of the movie. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Morning Nature Walks at Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. (9:30 a.m.)
• Water Play at Shirley Beach — MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Beachy Canvas Art at Mastic Rec Center. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "We don't think of ourselves as a nonprofit organization, to be defined by what we 'don't do.' We want to be known for what we do, and the incredible impact wishes can make." (Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY via Instagram)
• Patch: "The Brookhaven Town Industrial Development Agency has condemned a bus depot to move forward with the second phase of the $800-million Ronkonkoma Hub housing and commercial project, according to a report." (Patch)

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Events:

• A Savings Account That's Music to Your Ears. (August 19)
• Sculpture on the Trail... an Art & Nature Exhibition. (August 20)
• The Art Of... A Free Immersive Family Art Festival. (August 27)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard — Congratulations to Rockville Centre’s Lori King (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Animal Communication. They DO have a voice and WANT the conversation! (Details)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.