🌱William Floyd Students Raised Funds For Cancer Research + Happenings

Hey, neighbors! Debora Whitehead here with your fresh copy of the Shirley-Mastic Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• William Floyd students raised money for a good cause.
• Three men were arrested in connection with catalytic converters theft.
• Job fair Nearby and more!

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 41, low: 33.

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

1. The William Floyd High School girls’ basketball team played for a good cause and raised over $1,200 in the “Score for a Cure/Coaches Versus Cancer” fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society. Participants also organized a bake sale and sold t-shirts. (Patch)
2. Three men have been arrested and are being indicted for stealing catalytic converters in various locations in Suffolk County. This kind of crime causes financial loss and inconvenience to victims. Read the whole story here. (Patch)
3. Nearby Events: Attention job seekers in the neighborhood, Suffolk County is hosting a job fair this Thursday at Patchogue-Medford Public Library. More than a dozen employers will participate in the event to fill vacant positions. All are welcome to attend. (Newsday/Subscription Required)
   
4. Stony Brook FoodLab is offering small-scale farming programs in 2023! Classes will be at the Stony Brook Southampton campus every Tuesday starting on Jan. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. For those who can't make it in person, classes are available via Zoom! Visit thefoodlab.org to learn more and register. (Dan’s Papers)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Learn the Art of Quilting - MMS Community Library. (1 p.m.)
• Social Worker - MMS Community Library. (5 p.m.)
• Let's Sell on Etsy! - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Citizenship Class - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Brookhaven officials are hoping that more of the town's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center residents will find a forever home in 2023." (Patch)
• Have you tried Uncle Giuseppe's truffle risotto balls? How about trying to make it yourself? Chef Giovanni Farruggio of Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace shares the recipe here. (News12)
• Town of Brookhaven Parks & Recreation department heads into 2023 with winter classes in various locations. There will be dance and exercise events for all ages. If interested, you can visit the link I've shared to check the dates and locations. (TBR News Media)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Debora Whitehead

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