🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Kit Alert: Reads' Book Box + Police Blotter

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with your new copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Humid with sunny intervals. High: 83, low: 72.

Here are the top 3 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. Mastic resident Shawn Donnelly recalls the moment he fought a shark at Smith Point Beach in Shirley. Donnelly said he was lying down on his paddle board when he got bit by a shark on his left calf. (NY Post)
2. Mastic Moriches Shirley Community Library will have a grab-and-go book box ready for young readers on July 18. Kiddos in Grades K-7 will have activities and goodies in the box filled with good books to keep summer exciting. (MMSCL)
3. For those interested in the latest police activity reports in Suffolk County, see Patch's police blotter for July 15. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• The Garden Farmers Market at Patchogue LIRR. (7 a.m.)
  
• Live Music at RHUM in Patchogue. (Noon)
  
• Surfcasting Clinic - Fire Island National Park. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "As shark and marine life activity has increased in the waters around Suffolk County this year, we wanted to share some important tips to help keep you safe as you enjoy the beach this season." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Suffolk County History: "Join us Thursday, August 4th, 2022, at 6 p.m. for our Book and Bottle titled, Maritime Smuggling on Long Island: From Pirates to Rumrunners with historian and author Bill Bleyer." (Suffolk County History via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Everyone always enjoys a game of "Simon Says!" at summer camp as it is a great way for our girls to interact with each other!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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