🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: LEGO Play At Mastic Recreation + Summer Events

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm; not as warm. High: 73, low: 60.

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

1. Summer Concerts will be on the play just 15 miles away from Shirley! Alive on 25 Summer Street Festival will be held on Riverhead downtown in July and August starting at 5 p.m. on Fridays. (Riverhead Local)
2. Little Builders are being called to explore LEGOs with Ms. Emily at Mastic Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. The center is located at 15 Herkimer Street in Mastic. (MMSC Library)
3. Suffolk County Health Department announced that Bayport Beach in Bayport is closed for swimming. A bacteria that can cause stomach issues, sore throat, and eye infection was found in the water. For more information about beaches that are affected by the same bacteria, click here. (Patch)
4. A notebook was found close to Brian Laundrie's body in Sarasota County park, with writings that indicate that Petito's death was a tragedy. According to Laundrie's memoir, Gabby Petito fell in a stream in the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Barrens to Bay Summer Camp at Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. (9 a.m.)
• SCORE Business Mentoring - Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Preschool Book Bundle- Grab & Go Kit. (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk Times: "The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked demonstrations across the country Friday. In Greenport, a group gathered in Mitchell Park to protest the court decision, many carrying signs that referred to dangerous methods." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Patch: "Patch has launched an all-new mortgage center to help you better understand what home financing options are available to you." (Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday! 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.

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