🌱 Shirley-Mastic Daily: William Floyd Music Program + Sprinkler Fun

Hi all. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A shower in the morning. High: 76, low: 62.

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

1. The William Floyd School District Summer Music Enrichment Program is set to start on Monday, July 11. The district released a complete guide on attendees' dates, times, and other essential details. Access it here. (Patch)
2. Kids will have lots of sprinkler fun at Mastic Recreation Center on Monday, July 11. The water will be turned on at 12:30 p.m. for kids aged 1- 5 years. Registration only. (MMSCL)
3. The Village of Patchogue welcomes the Great Bay Music Festival at Shorefront Park, located at 99 Smith St. in Patchogue. Check Patch's guide with everything you need to know before attending. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Playspace — MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• "On the Road" — Nature Hunts at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Violet Cove restaurant, which superstorm Sandy damaged, has been demolished, opening doors for possibilities to the Mastic Beach community. Residents hope for a transformation that will allow waterfront revitalization. (CBS New York)
• Suffolk County Parks: "We are excited to announce that the plover chicks at Shinnecock East have fledged, which means we can open the outer beach to both days tripping and camping." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Jump into the outdoors by participating in our Summer Bucket List Challenge!" (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)

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• North Shore Community Band Summer Concert Series. (July 9)
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• Club Z! In-Home Tutoring (Details)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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