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🌱 ​WFHS Varsity Cheer Heads To Binghamton In March + Upcoming Events

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Good morning, friends. It's Monday in Shirley-Mastic, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's briefing includes:

  • "On the Road" Family program at GR8SKATES in Shirley.
  • WFHS Varsity Cheer is heading to the New York State Championships.
  • Events and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mild with low clouds. High: 53, Low: 35.

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

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  1. Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is hosting its next "On the Road" Family program with a Roller Skating Night at GR8SKATES in Shirley. This event is on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Visit here for more information. (MMS Community Library)
  2. William Floyd High School Varsity Cheer is heading to the New York State Championships on March 4, following the win at the Suffolk County Championship. The next competition will be held at Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, NY. Shirley-Mastic Patch congratulates coach Jessica Catalano, assistant coach Kristen Nielsen, and all athletes for their achievements! (Press Release Desk)
  3. Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library will have a registration table for those who want to sign up for the Mastic Sports Club. Stop by on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the meeting room. If you can't make it that day, visit www.masticsportsclub.com or call 631-399-1550. (MMSCL)
  4. Nearby Opportunities: Patchogue-Medford School District is offering administrative jobs. There are openings in diverse areas if you hold a New York State certificate in education. You can visit here to check what is available. (PM Schools)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

  • Fine Arts Club: February Break at Stage Door School of Dance. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Winter Wilderness Challenge - Fire Island National Park. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is treating students on winter break with two days of free admission! If you are looking forward to some outings in the community, add up some history exploring the exhibits on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 23-24, from noon to 5 p.m. (LI Museum)
  • Nearby Events: Are you a fan of classic movies? If so, you might like to know that Celebrate St. James is hosting a Classic Movies series. The first screening kicks off Sunday, Feb. 26, featuring "Random Harvest," a 1942 romantic drama, at 1 p.m. There will be a total of five upcoming movies. (Celebrate St. James)

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