🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Students Won Contest + Battle Of Books

Hello all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 81, low: 67.

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

1. William Floyd School graduates won the Northwell Healthy Spark Challenge. The Students are now graduates and participated in the contest on July 2, making a video of EMTs responding to a motorcycle accident. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Battle of the Books is set for Tuesday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m. at the Mastic Recreation Center. Kiddos in Grades 6-9 will read and play trivia to prepare for the competition against other libraries in August. (MMSPL)
3. The North Shore Community Band Summer Concert Series will happen on July 16 at 7 p.m. The music will be played on the front lawn of the Wading River Congregational Church. The event is free. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Literacy Kahoot: Fun in the Sun - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Sprinkler Fun at Mastic Rec. - MMS Community Library. (12:30 p.m.)
• Art Club at Moriches Bay Rec Center - MMS Community Library. (2 p.m.)
• 3D Print Workshop at Mastic Rec - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Village of Patchogue welcomes the Great Bay Music Festival at Shorefront Park, 99 Smith St. in Patchogue. Check Patch's guide with everything you need to know before attending. (Patch)
• Patch: "A million reasons to see Theatre Three's "Every Brilliant Thing." This riveting show will be performed every Sunday through Aug. 28." (Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Shirley: "Good Afternoon Neighbors! - I am searching for a dog sitter who can take care of my dog at their house. My dog is a nine-year-old American Dingo who doesn't get along with other animals but loves people." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Monday! I'll see you around.

— Debora Whitehead

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