🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Hog Farm To Host Strawberry Picnic + Events

Good morning, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with the latest edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 72, low: 54.

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

1. Save the date for Hog Farm Strawberry Picnic on Saturday, June 11 at 4 p.m. The farm is located at 319 Beaver Dam Road. (Events)
2. Mastic Sports Club will host a pancake breakfast and Chinese auction on May 22 at Applebee's located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley. The girls' softball team sells tickets for $10 each for the breakfast. (Patch)
3. Bring the kids to the MMS Community Library on Wednesday, May 18, at 6 p.m. to participate in the "Guess the Book." Kids in grades K-6 will try to guess some of their favorite picture books using just the first line as a clue! (MMSCL)
4. Nearby News: Officials announced Suffolk County would host a significant formula giveaway in the Village of Patchogue. As part of an emergency step to help families desperate for formula, the giveaway will be held at the Patchogue Theater. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Case Manager — MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Night of the Shooting Stars — MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• William Floyd senior Ian Hua received the National Merit Scholar "Certificate of Merit" from principal Philip Scotto. Hua was selected as one of the 2,500 Merit scholars from across the nation. (Press Release Desk)
• Access the Board of Trustee candidates guide for the Pat-Med, South Country, and William Floyd and learn who is running for the 2022 elections. (LIA)

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Events:

• North Shore Community Band SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT. (May 20)
• The Greatest Show! Handbell Concert. (May 21)
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Announcements:

• Suffolk Sports Hall Of Fame — Class Of 2022 (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.

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