🌱 William Floyd Teacher Awarded + Financial Advice Program At MMSCL

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Shirley-Mastic Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, you'll learn about the following:

• William Floyd, a high school chemistry teacher, made it to the American Chemical Society!
• Financial advice program at MMSCL.
• Black History Month resources and more!

But first, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 49, low: 44.

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

1. A William Floyd High School chemistry teacher made it to the American Chemical Society! The award recognizes the practical and creative way to teach. Congratulations, teacher Kristen Drury. (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
2. For those needing financial advice, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library is hosting a program that will give tips to help improve your credit history. The program is set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon. Register here. (Patch Events)
3. February is Black History Month, and many sources are available to teach the kids the importance of the history facts and influential personalities who made history. Visit the News 12 guide to see where to go to make it the best of this month. (LI News 12)
4. Did you know there is a free event for those who like poetry near the neighborhood? The next session of the Second Saturdays Poetry Reading is on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. All Souls Church in Stony Brook hosts the event via Zoom. For more information, call 631-655-7798. (Smithtown Chronicle)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Creative Writer's Workshop - MMS Community Library. (2:15 p.m.)
• Tutor Thomas Gaylor - MMS Community Library. (3 p.m.)
• Teen Enrichment- Board Games & Pizza at MMSCL. (3:30 p.m.)
• Adult Enrichment: Board Games & Pizza! At MMSCL. (4:45 p.m.)
• Puzzle Night!- Virtual - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• Friendly Spanish Conversation - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smith Haven Mall will welcome new restaurants. Mito Asian Fusion and KPOT Korean BBQ are set to open their locations on Lake Groove soon. There is another eatery expected to be inaugurated in April. Los Amigos Tacos is scheduled to open in the food court this spring! (Long Island Business News)
• A new list of jobs is now available at Patchogue Patch. Every week we release an updated guide with the latest opening in and around the neighborhood to give extra help to those looking for employment. Visit the link to see what's new this week. (Patchogue Patch)
• Police seek the public's help to identify a man who stole cash at the OK Petroleum Gas Station on Patchogue Main Street. The interesting fact about this incident is that the suspect wore a jacket with the Baby Yoda character hanging from it. Visit the link to see a picture of him and help the Crime Stoppers. (Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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