🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: TWA Flight Victims Remembered + Family Picnic

Hello there, Shirley-Mastic! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 87, low: 73.

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

1. A ceremony in memory of the victims of the TWA Flight 800 was held at Smith Point Park on Sunday. Friends and families gathered to remember their loved ones who lost their lives in the tragic accident on July 17, 1996. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
2. Suffolk County Health Department released a notice of beaches that should be avoided for swimming until July 20. Five beaches remain closed until further notice. Access the guide here. (TBR News Media)
3. MMS Community Library will host an off-site program for kids entering grade 7 or younger on Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. "On the Road - Sandcastles" will be held at Smith Point Beach, and the attendee's grown-ups must supervise the children. (MMSCL)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Literacy Kahoot: It's BBQ Season — MMSCL. (9 a.m.)
• Playspace Program — MMSCL. (9 a.m.)
• Town of Brookhaven-Homemakers — MMSCL. (9 a.m.)
• "On the Road" Family Picnic at Kaler's Pond Park. (Noon)

From my notebook:

• The next Alive After Five festival is set for July 28. More than 120 vendors and multiple stages will be put up to rock the Village. In case of bad weather, the rain date is Sept. 1. (CofC)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Troop 4000 remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at the Center Moriches Memorial Day Parade." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Debora Whitehead

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