🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Poetry Month At The MMSCL + Sensory Play

Up and at them, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get this Tuesday started. Here's what's happening around Shirley-Mastic today.

First, today's weather:

A few morning showers; warmer. High: 66, low: 47.

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

1. Home Church in Mastic invites the community for a Passover dinner on Friday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. A Jewish ceremony, called Seder, will follow after dinner. All are welcome. For more information, call Krystel Miller at 631-358-4303. (Home Church Mastic)
2. Come celebrate National Poetry Month with librarian Debbi Gallucci at the MMS Library. The event is open for all on April 22 at 10 a.m. Gallucci will read poems by Robert Frost, Theodore Roethke, William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and Lord Byron. No registration is required. (Patch)
3. A historical home that overlooks the Patchogue Bay in East Patchogue is on the market for $879,000. The house was built in 1837 by William Smith Jr., a retired captain of the sea, and has a Greek revival style. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
4. Nearby News: Filipino restaurant Kabayan Grill is now open in Farmingville. All foodies will be able to enjoy authentic Filipino dishes and sweet treats at 1075 Portion Road, Farmingville. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Gentle Yoga for Beginners — MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Sensory Play — MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Peconic Bay Maternity — MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Brookhaven town demolished three houses that Superstorm Sandy damaged in 2012. The zombie houses located at 794, 795, and 798 Riviera Drive have been vacant and were purchased by Suffolk County. (LongIsland.com)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Happy national volunteer month! Girl Scout volunteers bring the power of Girl Scouting to girls everywhere. Because of them, Girl Scouts go on to make the world a better place." (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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