🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Online Book Discussion At MMSCL + Playspace

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 82, low: 70.

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

1. The book "The Four Winds," by Kristin Hannah will be discussed via Zoom on July 19. The novel takes place during the Great Depression. The event starts at 7 p.m. (Patch)
   
2. Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge will host the "Return of a Predator" seminar on July 19. The bald eagles from the Oregon Coast will be the topic of discussion in this program filled with information and curiosities about the predator at 6 p.m. The Center is located at 340 Smith Road, Shirley. (Shirley Chamber Of Commerce)
3. Zach Gallo, the lifeguard bit by a shark at Smith Point Beach in Shirley, is back at work at full speed. The incident happened on July 3 during safety training. (News 12 Brooklyn)
4. The Tap Room in Patchogue is now working with The Independent Group Home Living's Smile Farms in Center Moriches in a community program that allows residents with disabilities to work in farms, gardens, and more. Participants can grow their produce and flowers and then sell their fresh products to local restaurants in the Village. (Greater LI)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• The Water Birds of Long Island! — Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley. (10 a.m.)
• Open House from 11 a.m. until noon — 46 Rockledge Drive, Shirley. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Suffolk County Parks: "Enjoy dinner on the beach with Tiki Joe’s Ocean View Dining! With seating under the tent Thursday – Sunday from 5– 9 p.m., you can sit down with wait service and enjoy live music while dining." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "For more information about our Gold Award process, please visit the link in our bio." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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• Farm & Craft Market at The Shoppes. (July 16)
• North Shore Community Band Summer Concert Series. (July 16)
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Announcements:

• Congratulations To Joey Spallina — 2022 Lt. Ray Enners Award Recipient (Details)
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• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
• We Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.