🌱Shirley-Mastic Daily: Students Create Book Illustrations + Events

Happy Thursday, people of Shirley-Mastic! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Shirley-Mastic today.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the morning. High: 69, low: 54.

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

1. William Floyd High School Illustration art students worked with local children's author Edith Sanchez on creating illustrations for her new book. Sanchez's latest book is about a bird who goes missing for six weeks. (Press Release Desk)
2. The 8th Annual Puppy Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, at the View Facility located at 49 Smith Street in Patchogue. Bring your four-legged family member to participate in the event hosted by the Patchogue Lioness Club. (Patchogue Village)
3. MMS Community Library will host a 3D Print Workshop on Monday, May 23, at 5:30 p.m. in the Teen area. Mr. Keith and Ms. Sam will teach attendees the basics of 3D modeling with Tinkercad. (MMSCL)
4. Stony Brook Pediatrics released a guide for parents struggling with the baby Formula shortage. The Baby Formula Advisory from Stony Brook's Department of Pediatrics has tips and alternative brands that can be replaced according to the needs of each child. (Stony Brook News)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 AM)
• The Only Requirement - MMS Community Library. (12:15 PM)
• Makerspace Workshop - MMS Community Library. (3:30 PM)
• Puzzle Night! - MMS Community Library. (5:30 PM)
• Cricut Crafter's Club - MMS Community Library. (6:45 PM)

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)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: "Looking for an estimate to get my porch stained by a Professional company. - I Live in the mastic area and would like to give my business to a local vendor." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: "Summer is around the corner; if you need a new high-efficiency central air, now is the time!" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• North Shore Community Band SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT. (May 20)
• The Greatest Show! Handbell Concert. (May 21)
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Announcements:

• Behind The Scoreboard – Celebrating Buck Lai During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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