🌱 Shirley-Mastic Library Hosts Food Drive + Weekends Events

Hey, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• MMS Community Library Food Drive.
• Harmony Cafe has a Lady's Spiritual Circle.
• Happenings and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 46, low: 25.

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

1. The Mastic Branch of the MMS Community Library is accepting donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local pantries. Bring your items to the library through February if you are willing to support this cause and keep pantries stuffed for those in need in the neighborhood. (Patch)
2. Nearby Events: Many may not know that Patchogue Harmony Cafe has a Lady's Spiritual Circle on the second Thursday of each month. Those looking for a non-judgment environment to express themselves and learn from others' experiences and thoughts. There is also meditation during the sessions. Visit www.harmonycafeli.org for more information and to reserve a spot. Notice that is a suggested donation of $10 per session. (Patch Events)
3. Suffolk Police will be alerted for drunk drivers on the Super Bowl Weekend. That's one event where many accidents result from driving under the influence. Patchogue Patch has the story. (Patchogue Patch)
4. Four new restaurants are set to open in Smith Haven Mall, but you might like to know that a Stony Brook Medicine Outpatient Facility and a Live Well store are also opening sometime this year. The outpatient facility will be located on the North Wing. Besides health care services, it will also host public events. To add to the facility, Live Well will offer nutritional supplements. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• "On the Road" Messy Meetups at Southaven Park. (10 a.m.)
• How to Improve Your Credit Score - MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• Rubix Kube Returns to Stereo Garden. (7 p.m.)
• Camelot Punks return to Rudi's. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "A quick-thinking school teacher aide jumped into action to save a choking student last week, Connetquot Central School District officials said." (Patch)
• Save the date for the neighborhood's St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce hosts the event on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. on Main Street! If you want to participate or enter a float, visit here to fill out a form. (Center Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
• Many restaurants celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023 with great deals and unique treats! Long Island News 12 lists lots of places to spend the holiday! Click on the link to check what is available! (News12)

All right, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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