🌱 Ugly Sweater Decorating At Mastic Rec. Center + Happenings In Town

Good morning, friends. It's me, Debora Whitehead, your host of the Shirley-Mastic Daily — here to tell you all the most important things that are happening in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• Ugly sweater decorating at the MMSCL.
• Check a video of the Paca Middle School Chorus performance.
• Fire safety and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 40, low: 24.

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

1. Bring an old sweater to the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 4:40 p.m. to participate in the Ugly Sweater Decorating. The library will provide the supplies for you to decorate your sweater. So that you know, registration is not required.
   (MMSCL)
   
2. The William Paca Middle School chorus performed at the Mastic Fire Department Tree Lighting event. The group was under the direction of Maggie D’Orio. If you are interested in the presentation, visit the link to see a video. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
   
3. Patch has a Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist based on National Fire Prevention Association tips. Many families are busy shopping, cooking, and enjoying family time by the fireplace this time of the year but that's also when fire incidents happen more often. Visit the link to check the easy steps to keep your home safe this winter. (Patch)
4. A woman was taken to Long Island Community in Patchogue with severe injuries from a car accident on Sunrise Highway. Police said the driver lost control of her 2019 Chevrolet and crashed into a street sign on Sunday night. (Patch)

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Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Holiday Playdough Drop-In - MMS Community Library. (10 a.m.)
• Get Crafty - MMS Community Library. (4 a.m.)
• D&D - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Town of Brookhaven - Country Line Dancing. (7:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those who like to dance it out, the Town of Brookhaven is hosting Country Line Dancing today at 7:15 p.m. at the Large Room 1 of the Mastic Recreation Center. The event has free admission. (MMSCL)
• Take a look at what's new in the housing market around the Shirley-Mastic area. Patch has a weekly real estate list to help those looking for homes in the neighborhood. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
• There will be a LIPA Commission Hearing in Suffolk County on Friday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Visit the Town of Smithtown website for details. (Town of Smithtown Gov.)

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Events:

• Catholic Charities of LI - "Open House" Direct Support Professional Job Fair. (December 15)
• Big Little Holiday Party. (December 16)
• North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. (December 16)
• A Wonderful Christmastime Handbell Concert. (December 18)
• Official Patchogue Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl. (December 18)
• Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo. (December 23)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.

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