🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Mastic Sports Club Breakfast Fundraiser + Jobs

Hey, people of Shirley-Mastic! Debora Whitehead here with today's issue of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 71, low: 57.

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

1. MMS Community Library is hosting a "Night of the Shooting Stars" with Joe Rao via Zoom. The event is set for May 17 at 7 p.m. "Joe Rao was an 8-time Emmy-nominated broadcast meteorologist and Science Editor for News 12 Westchester/Hudson Valley." (Patch)
2. Mastic Sports Club will host a pancake breakfast and Chinese auction at Applebee's located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley. The girl's softball team sells the tickets for $10 each for breakfast. (Patch)
3. Want A Gorgeous Garden? Patch can help you find out how much landscaping in the Shirley-Mastic area costs. (Patch)
4. Angel Tacuri from Patchogue has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing eight children. The crimes occurred between 2010 and 2015 at his wife's unlicensed daycare. In 2021 victims come forward, leading Tacuri to face 20 years in prison. (News 12 Bronx)
5. Look at Patch's list of who's hiring throughout the Shirley-Mastic area. Good luck with your search. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• 'Peter Pan Day' Bundle - Grab & Go Kit at MMSCL. (10 a.m.)
• Preschool Book Bundle (ages 2 to 5 years) - Grab & Go Kit at MMSCL. (10 p.m.)
• Baby Book Bundle (birth - 23 months) - Grab & Go Kit at MMSPL. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• First responders rescued three dogs and multiple cats from a home that broke into flames in Shirley. On Thursday, the fire happened at Probst Drive at 1:15 p.m. Firefighters broke through a glass door to rescue the pets hiding under furniture. Police confirm all animals were brought to safety. (Patch)
• Dr. Frederick Miller was recognized in the 2022 Veterans Hall of Fame. Miller created a Peer-to-Peer program in 2014 at his post-1533 in Mastic Beach that grew and became a Suffolk County program. Congratulations, Dr. Miller! (Facebook)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Nicole is a powerful little princess. When she lost her eye after her cancer diagnosis, she chose different color eye patches to embrace it." (Instagram)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• North Shore Community Band SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT. (May 20)
• Hallockville Museum Farm Fleece & Fiber Festival. (May 21)
• 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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Gigs & services:

• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.