🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Smith Point Triathlon + Sunset Beach Hike

Hey, hello! It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a shower. High: 82, low: 63.

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

1. The Smith Point Sprint Triathlon is set for this weekend! The race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13. Athletes will participate in the Shirley area circuits. (Race Entry)
2. The MMS Community Library will host the "Sunset Beach Hike with an AMSEAS Marine Biologist" on Thursday, Aug. 18. Participants will meet at Smith Point Beach in front of the Fire Island Wilderness Visitor Center at 6 p.m. Register here. (Patch)
3. Long Island Food Truck Festival is happening this weekend, just 10 miles away from Shirley! Vendors, music, bouncy houses, and more will be offered at 3723 Route 112 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Patchogue Moms)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Water Play at Shirley Beach. (11 a.m.)
• Meet the Animals at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. (2 p.m.)
• Battle of the Books at Mastic Rec Center. (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Happy National S'mores Day! National S'mores Day on August 10th recognizes this iconic campfire treat historically loved by Girl Scouts dating back to 1925!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• Patch: "Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job." (Patch)
• Suffolk Times: "The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is urging residents to remain vigilant in identifying the spotted lanternfly, an invasive plant hopper from Asia that continues to pose a threat to East End vineyards." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)

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— Debora Whitehead

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