🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: Wall Of Distinction Ceremony + Perler Beads

Happy Monday, Shirley-Mastic! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 54, low: 39.

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

1. The William Floyd Fine Arts & Music departments will host their inaugural Wall of Distinction ceremony on Monday, April 11, at 6 p.m. The event will be held in the lobby of the high school. "The Fine Arts Wall of Distinction will be a permanent symbol of appreciation recognizing educators or graduates from the William Floyd School District who have excelled in the areas of art or music." (Press Release Desk)
2. MMS Community Library will have a Citizen preparation class on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. All in the process to obtain U.S Citizenship are welcome to join the program. Please, register here. (MMSPL)
3. A resident of Shirley, Cornelius Wheeler, 25, was arrested in Shirley and was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. (Patch)
4. A tribute to singer Eric Clapton will come to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29-$49 be purchased at PatchogueTheatre.org. PTPA COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. (Broadway)
5. Nearby News: Officials: Fire officials said one person is dead after a home fire on Myrtle avenue in West Islip. The blaze started on Saturday night at the back of the house and then quickly spread. After controlling the flames, firefighters inspected the interior of the house and found the victim. (News12)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Perler Beads - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Virtual Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Enjoy an Easter Bunny Brunch Enjoy brunch at the Burger Co. Patchogue. The event is $15 per person and will be held on April 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Your table includes coffee & juice, egg with bacon and choice of pancakes or French toast sticks, a goodie bag, and coloring sheets for everyone to enjoy! (NYMP)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: "If your coffee doesn’t - Help with anxiety Give you energy and focus that lasts all day with no crash Have nootropics to give you the happiest Are you even living? Let me tell you how I decide if something is working." (Nextdoor)

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