🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Reward For Tips On Illegal Guns + Literacy

Good morning, friends! It's Tuesday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox to catch you up on the most important things happening in town because community information is power! Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 65 Low: 49.

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

1. A man from Shirley was arrested in Centereach for illegal possession of a handgun. Suffolk police are offering $500 in cash as a reward for tips that leads to an illegal handgun in Suffolk communities. Call 1-800-220-TIPS (8477). All calls are anonymous. (SuffolkPD-Facebook)
   
2. Have you recently been to the Friendly's at 940 Montauk Highway? The restaurant will host a fundraiser on Thursday, May 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. When you enjoy a meal or ice cream, the Mastic Civic Association receives a percentage of the sale. (Patch)
3. Ms. Sam will serve snacks and discuss the book "Drama," by Raina Telgemeier on Wednesday, May 25 at 4 p.m. The book discussion will be held in the Teens Department. (MMSCL)
4. Burgerology has been rocking Patchogue and its surroundings with outdoor events! After the Beer Fest success last weekend, the restaurant and bar are already planning the next party. The County Brunch party is scheduled for the last Saturday of each month with a special menu served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a DJ starting to play at noon. (All Events)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Case Manager — MMS Community Library. (All Day)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Get Crafty: Shrinky Dinks — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Gold Award Girl Scouts set themselves apart from their peers through their perseverance and grit — and they build their resumes in the process." (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Suffolk County, NY: "Nicholas’ mother nicknamed him 'Iron Man' — for his strength, persistence, and ability to overcome anything." (Instagram)
• William Floyd student, Zariel Macchia, left her mark in cross country and track during the ninth-grade season. Last weekend at the Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains, Zariel won the 3200m women's race against a field of elite high school runners. (Press Release Desk)

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• Free Educational Medicare Plans Seminar at the La Buena Vida Restaurant. (June 8)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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