🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Missing Dog Survived Frigid Temperatures

Happy Wednesday, people of Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold. High: 41, low: 27.

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

1. Nearby News: A missing dog from Blue Point was found well after being exposed to five days of freezing temperatures. Alex is a 14-year-old dog. He was reported missing last week after slipping through a fence at his home on Arthur Avenue. (Greater Long Island)
2. Restaurant reservations are 38 percent down in New York. The second wave of COVID-19 cases is starting to hurt the restaurant industry again. Caleb Silver of Investopedia said the app Open Table shows a great fall in the number of restaurant reservations in New York City. (News12)
3. MMS Library invites all to a creative writing workshop on Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. Show your creativity in this unique and popular creative writing workshop. Instructor Anne Kelly-Edmunds will guide participants into a supportive environment as they write. For more events in Shirley-Mastic area, click on the link. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. Looking for work? Take a look in what's available in terms of employment in the area. Click on any job title for more information, or to apply. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• The Wilderness in Your Backyard via Zoom. (7 p.m.)
• Creation Station — In-person at MMS Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Art Club at MMS Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "The Power of the Girl Scout Cookie Program! Thank you to Newsday for publishing this amazing article (LINK IN OUR BIO) of our cookie program and how it helps girls develop their entrepreneurial skills! " (Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Join experienced Girl Scouts volunteers across the state of New York, including our very own from Suffolk County, for a virtual and interactive global learning showcase! Learn about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts." (Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Shirley: "Looking for a shelter to give like new toys to, any suggestions? Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• AAECF’S Dr MLK Realizing the Dream Exhibit at Riverhead Library. (Jan. 15)
• Community Outreach Health Bus at MMS Library. (Jan. 20)
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• Whitmore's End-Year Media Blitz Features LI's Hospitality Clients (Details)
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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead