🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Smith Point Beach Reopens + Art Club + Events

Good morning, friends! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily, full of all the local news you need to know.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82, low: 70.

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

1. Smith Point Beach reopens for swimming after a shark attack on Sunday. Lifeguard, Zack Gallo, was practicing a safety exercise in the water when he got bitten in the chest and hand. He was transported to Southside Hospital and is recovering well. (News12)
2. Drop in at the Mastic Recreation Center Art Club on Wednesday, July 6 at 6 p.m. Enjoy the summer evening working on something creative with family or friends. The Center is located at 15 Herkimer Street, Mastic. (MMSC Library)
3. Don't miss the grand opening of the Great South Bay Music Festival at Patchogue Shorefront Park. The Group Love and Manchester Orchestra will open the event on Thursday, July 7. (Patchogue Chamber Of Commerce)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Nature Walk at Wertheim - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Case Manager - MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• Battle of the Books at Mastic Rec Center. (3:30 p.m.)
• LEGO Builders at Mastic Rec - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those who will send the kiddos to summer programs, the William Floyd School District released the information on the Summer School transportation available for middle and high school kids. Check it out here. (Press Release Desk)
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Events:

• North Shore Community Band Summer Concert Series. (July 9)
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Gigs & services:

• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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