🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Tech Club + Man Sentenced For Shooting + Jobs

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily.

First, today's weather:

Windy with clouds and sun. High: 65, low: 53.

Here are the top 5 stories today in Shirley-Mastic:

1. Joseph Garcia, from Port Jefferson, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting Shirley resident David Bliss in broad daylight during an argument on March 24, 2021. Surveillance videos showed Garcia laughing after committing the crime. (Port Jefferson Patch)
2. Creative Writer's Workshop has its registration open for the class scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at 2 p.m. at the MMS Community Library. Instructor Anne Kelly-Edmunds will create a friendly and creative environment as she instructs writers. (MMSCL)
3. Patchogue Community Garden promotes the "Vegetable Gardening for Everyone" program. Come out on May 18 at 6 p.m. to learn basic ways to grow your vegetables. The Community Garden is located at 380 Bay Ave., behind the Patchogue Village Parks and Recreation Center. (Patch)
4. Look at Patch's list of who’s hiring throughout the Shirley-Mastic area. Good luck with your search. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
5. For all moon lovers and stargazers across Long Island, Patch has a special list with the best spots to watch the Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse 2022 in New York! (Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• Learn the Art of Quilting — MMS Community Library. (1 p.m.)
• Tech Club — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Social Worker at the Library — MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Join us this May as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. With our AAPI Kit, have some fun learning by viewing the link in our bio, about all the communities it represents while earning a new patch." (Instagram)
• Representatives from Long Island companies will be at the MMS Community Library on Thursday, May 12, at 10 a.m. to host a job fair. The event will feature job opportunities and applications. Participants are asked to dress to impress and bring a resume. (Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Daily? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.