🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Scavenger Hunt At Wertheim Park + Teen Trivia

Good morning, Shirley-Mastic. I'm in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's happening around town. Enjoy.

First, today's weather:

Warmer; an afternoon t-storm. High: 83, low: 64.

Here are the top 3 stories in Shirley-Mastic today:

1. Nature Scavenger Hunt is set for Saturday, June 18, at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley. Families are welcome to enjoy the self-guided event, weather permitting. (MMSC Library)
   
2. For all looking for date night suggestions, SouthBound will perform at Tiki Joe's on Smith Point on June 22. Have fun by the water starting at 6 p.m. Tiki Joe's is located at 1 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. (All Events)
3. A person was assaulted at the Long Island Rail Road track in Patchogue. According to the police, the suspect is in custody, and the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (Newsday/Subscription Required)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Nature Walks at Wertheim Wildlife Refuge. (10 a.m.)
• Water Play at Shirley Beach — MMS Community Library. (11 a.m.)
• Virtual Teen Trivia — MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Family Game Night — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Students from the William Floyd High School junior class made a difference in the community last month while cleaning up the park and Shirley Beach. Class advisors Erin Hansen and Crystal DeFraia led the group around the spray park and playground, picking up trash as part of their academics and community commitment. (WFS District)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Girl Scouts of Suffolk County recently elected new members to join our board of directors. We will begin highlighting all of our members as they are champions of our girls!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• Public Information Representative Donna Harris, United States Postal Inspection Service - New York: "Postal Inspector Hiring Portal Opening - Ready for a career in federal law enforcement? Open hiring portal for postal inspectors, coming soon: July 5-16." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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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