🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Pets Saved From Blaze On Probst Dr. + Events

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 69, low: 58.

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

1. 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)
2. 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)
3. The William Floyd High School Science Honor Society (SHS) has been hosting science experiments for the WFSD elementary school students via Zoom. The virtual event is led by science teacher Anya Swiss and SHS members. (Patch)
4. Good news to students on Long Island! Simons Foundation gifted Stony Brook University with $56.6 million in grants to be invested in STEM careers to benefit underrepresented students. As a result, the university announced the creation of 50 scholarships with an expanding potential. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Community Cleanup — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Migratory Bird Day Storytime with a Ranger at Smith Point. (10 a.m.)
• Literacy — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)
• Teddy Bear Party — MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The William Floyd School District announces the 2022 Summer Sports Camp. A variety of sports will be offered for kids entering grades 1 through 12. Visit the William Floyd School District website to enroll. (WFSD)
• Students at William Floyd High School had a special visit from Suffolk County Police Department members. Officers taught life skills, discussed various topics, and played games. (WFSD)

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Events:

• How to Improve Your Bone & Joint Health Through Ergonomics. (May 18)
• How to Manage Your Arthritis. (May 19)
• North Shore Community Band SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT. (May 20)
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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 head out this Saturday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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