🌱 Wildlife Refuge Center ‘Spooky Spider’ Free Class + Job Openings

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• "Spooky Spider" at Wildlife Refuge Center.
• NY Governador candidate debate.
• Jobs and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66, low: 40.

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

1. The Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley will host the "Spooky Spiders" presentation on Oct. 29. All ages are welcome to participate in this free community event. Participants will learn to recognize different spiders and make a Halloween craft. (WLIW Events)
2. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin faced off in a debate for their election race on Tuesday. The topics discussed were abortion laws, the economy and public safety. Lee Zeldin strongly opposed the cashless bail and the Halt Act. You can watch the debate here. Early voting starts on Oct. 29. (News12)
3. Check Patch's weekly list of jobs in and around Shirley-Mastic. If you see something interesting, you can click on the link and apply today. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Pumpkin Playdough Drop-In at Mastic Rec. (3 p.m.)
• Kids' Crafting - Make a Halloween Candle. (5 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night- Virtual - MMS Community Library. (5:30 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Friendly Spanish Conversation - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dan Prunty will host a historical tour at Cedar Grove Cemetery on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. A scavenger hunt will be a plus! The site is located at 80 Jennings Avenue in Patchogue. (Patch Events)
• Suffolk Times: "The Southold Town Board has reinstated police Chief Martin Flatley, who offered a formal apology to the community at a special Town Board meeting Monday and also announced his plan to retire in 2024 as part of a settlement agreement." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)

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Events:

• Hallockville Museum Farm Halloween Trunk-or-Treat and Line Dancing. (October 29)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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