🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: New Dairy Queen To Open In September + Events

Hello, Shirley-Mastic! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Come along to learn everything you need about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; breezy, humid. High: 89, low: 77.

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

1. A Dairy Queen is to open in Mastic. A spokeswoman said the restaurant would open in September with dine-in and drive-thru options. (Patch)
2. For those interested in recent police activity in Suffolk County, look at Patch's police blotter. (Patch)
3. For those longing to open a small business but who need advice, the MMS Community Library can help! Small Business Mentoring via Zoom program is set for Monday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Make an appointment at www.communitylibrary.org/programs or call 631 657-3743. (Patch)
4. All are welcome to participate in the two-day job fair at the Lt. Michael Murphy U.S. Post Office in Patchogue. The event will be held on next Wednesday and Thursday. Applications can be submitted online at www.usps.com/careers. (Patchogue Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Live Music at RHUM Featuring Next Level Band. (Noon)
• Pick It Up! Beach cleanup - Fire Island National Park (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "TGIF comes with an outer beach update for Smith Point- another pair of plovers at Smith Point has successfully fledged their chicks!" (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Bring the kiddos to cool off on Monday, July 25, with the Sprinkler Fun playdate at the Mastic Recreation Center. The fun starts at 12:30 p.m. at the center's yard. Kids must be registered. (MMSCL)

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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Remembering Those Who Enjoyed The Ocean (Details)
• Recent changes in memory? Living with someone with memory changes? Paid virtual study! (Details)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
• Animal Communication. They Do have a voice and WANT the conversation! (Details)
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Job listings:

• Dishwasher - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Housekeeping Positions - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Part-Time Night Auditor (Monday & Tuesday) at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Maintenance Engineer at Canoe Place Inn (Details)
• Raw Bar Oyster Shucker- Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Guest Service Agent - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
• Restaurant Server - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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