🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Summer Fun On Smith Point Beach + Real Estate

Hey, everybody. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy. High: 74, low: 57.

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

1. Mastic Beach has a Victorian three-bedroom home near the water on the market for $439,000. The house was built in 2006 and is located a walking distance of Osprey Park. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Affordable outdoors adventures will be provided by the nonprofit "Experience Saltwater Long Island" on Smith Point Beach in Shirley. Educator Shawn Dillon will be renting kayaks starting at $40 and leading children's programs for a donation. (Greater Moriches)
3. Nearby News: The Burlington Coat Factory building at 199 East Main St. in Patchogue is on the road to becoming an ambulatory surgical center. The property hasn't been sold yet, but the NYU Langone and the Long Island Community Hospital aim to use the location as one of its facilities. (LIA)
4. Moms and dads planning family summer activities, don't forget to include strawberry picking day. Take a look at this guide with the best spots on Long Island. (News 12 New Jersey)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• 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 — VIRTUAL — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Pride Party at Southaven Park — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Making the world a better place starts in a Girl Scout’s heart. A Gold Award Girl Scout connects what she loves to a real community need." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• West Meadow Beach is closed for swimming because bacteria in the water can cause gastrointestinal issues and infections in the eye and throat. Suffolk Healthy Department announced the closure would last until tests show the level of the bacteria decreases and become unharmful. If you would like more information, contact the Bathing Beach Hotline at 852-5822. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Hooray for returning the Barrens to Bay Summer Camp experience at the Wertheim Wildlife Refuge in Shirley! Save the date from June 27 through Aug. 12. The camp will offer a week of hiking and learning about the wildlife in our area. (Patch)

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• Free Educational Medicare Plans Seminar at the La Buena Vida Restaurant. (June 8)
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• Father and Son Seeking Apartment Rental (Details)
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• Young Women's Youth Organization Now Accepting Applications! (Details)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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