🌱 St. Patrick's Day Parade Is On March 12 + Hobart's Family Day

Good morning, friends. It's Tuesday in Shirley-Mastic and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today you'll learn about...

• St. Patrick's Day Parade is on March 12.
• Family day in Shirley.
• Do you recognize him? and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy, a little rain. High: 43, Low: 28.

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

1. 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)
2. Hobart's Family Day is on Saturday, March 25, at the John Hobart Elementary in Shirley. Lots of outdoor fun will be offered for the community starting at 11 a.m. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, visit AllEvents.in. (All Events)
3. Five new homes are available on the market in the Shirley-Mastic area. Visit Patch's guide to see what's new in the neighborhood and, hopefully, find the listing you are looking for today. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
4. Do you recognize him? Police need the public's help to identify a shoplifter who stole $360 in merchandise from the Target store at 2975 Horseblock Road in Medford. There is a cash reward offered. Visit the link to see pictures of the suspect and contact police if any leads at 1-800-220-TIPS. (TBR News Media)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Literacy Kahoot: Mix Up Your Meals- Lunch Edition at MMSCL. (9 a.m.)
• Case Manager - MMS Community Library. (Noon)
• Get Crafty - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Tail Waggin' and Readin' Fun! at Mastic Beach. (4:30 p.m.)
• Color a Smile - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• GED Prep Class - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: "Women are making history, but the work isn't done! Girl Scouts gives girls key leadership skills that can help them succeed." (Girl Scouts of Suffolk County via Instagram)
• A special delivery was proceeded by Suffolk County Police officers near exit 53 of the LIE. A 911 call reported a woman in labor in a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road. Sure enough, the baby was safely delivered at 2:34 a.m. on Sunday. (Daily Voice)
• Staller Center For the Arts welcomes the annual Family Orchestra Concert this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Susan Deaver will conduct the University Orchestra. The event is free admission. (Patch Events)
• Fun Holiday – Happy Public Sleeping Day! (Time and Date)

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Featured events:

• An Evening of Magic at East Wind - Bending Reality. (March 11)
• Luck of the Irish St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Patchogue. (March 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Debora Whitehead

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