🌱 Tree Lighting Event + 'Handyman' Professionals Available In Shirley

Hello all. Debora Whitehead is here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade Of Lights this weekend.
• Patch lists handyperson professionals in the area.
• Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 47, low: 28.

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

1. Center Moriches Fire Department Holiday Parade Of Lights at Main Street is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. The parade starts on Main Street and goes towards Ocean Avenue. Santa will appear at the end of the train at the Center Moriches FD Tower Ladder. (Moriches Chamber of Commerce)
2. If you need a handyperson to help with chores in and around your home, Patch has a list of trustworthy professionals in the Shirley-Mastic area ready to work! Click on the link to see which professionals are available. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Looking for a pet to be part of your family this holiday? The Town of Brookhaven Animal Shelter is hosting an adoption event called "Home for the Holidays” on Saturday at 300 Horseblock Rd. in Brookhaven from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Patch)
4. NYPD Officer, Michael Valva, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his son Thomas Valva. Valva's lawyer, John LoTurco, said he would appeal the sentence because they claim the death was unintentional. Read the full coverage of this case here. (Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9 a.m.)
• Community Service - Holiday Cards - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Art Club - MMS Community Library. (4 p.m.)
• Tween Holiday Write-A-Thon - MMS Community Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Game On - MMS Community Library. (5:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A man had his throat slashed during a road rage incident on Ocean Avenue. Both cars were traveling on the LIE when they took exit 63. One of the drivers left his vehicle and tried to open the other's driver's door. One of the passengers attempted to stop the suspect from opening the door and had his throat slashed during the struggle. (Patch)
• For those looking for a job, look at the Shirley-Mastic Patch list with the most recent postings in the area. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• You Can’t Go WRONG this Holiday Season with Broadway’s Funniest Smash Hit! (December 11)
• Catholic Charities of LI - "Open House" Direct Support Professional Job Fair. (December 15)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Have a story idea? Please get in touch with me! I would love to hear from you! Wife, mom, foodie, traveler, and nature lover.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter? Contact me at shirley-mastic@patch.com.