🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: WFD School Food Drive + Virtual Literacy

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

First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 45, low: 35.

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

1. The William Floyd Elementary School Student Council held its annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” food drive. Students collected 830 food items for those in need from their school community. The school district thanks all students for their efforts in making a difference in our community. (WFSD)
2. Bring your little one to the MMS Library on Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. to the "Winnie the Pooh and you" program. Ms. Katie will be waiting for you for storytime and crafts! Click on the link to register. (MMSPL)
3. The Great South Bay Music Festival is set to return! The festival will be held at Patchogue’s Shorefront on July 7-10. Tickets are for sale now! Click on the link for details. (Greater Long Island)
4. William Floyd School District released a note on its website to announce Gov. Kathy Hochul's New York State school mask mandate will end as of Wednesday, March 2. "As a result, beginning this Wednesday, masks will not be required for William Floyd students and staff. Please note that those who wish to continue wearing a mask may do so." (WFSD)
5. Click on the link to check five new houses on the market in the Shirley-Mastic area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy — MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Case Manager — MMS Community Library. (All Day)
• The Only Requirement — MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Get Crafty: Shrinky Dinks — MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• World Music Therapy Day — IN-PERSON — MMS Community Library. (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Gordon Heights Fire Department is proud to welcome the first African American female chief. Moonee Rivers has sworn 14 years ago and now she rises as the first Black female fire chief for the Gordon Heights Fire Department. Congratulations! (Newsday/Subscription Required)
• Save the date for Patchogue Village St. Patrick's 2 Mile Run/Walk on March 20. The run will start at 11 a.m. rain or shine. Packet pick-up location is the BrickHouse Brewery located at 67 W. Main St., Patchogue. Click on the link to register. (Patchogue CofC)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mastic: "Any ladies looking for a Farmasi girl, message me at: farmasius.com/wendyt." (Nextdoor)

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— Debora Whitehead