🌱 Family Games At MMSCL- Mastic Branch + Where To Find Krispy Kreme?

Hello there, Shirley-Mastic! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about...

• Family Gaming program at MMSCL.
• Young Women's Empowerment Conference In Shirley.
• Upcoming events and more!

But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 54, low: 30.

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

1. Drop in between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. at MMSC Library-Mastic Branch for the Family Gaming program. There will be a lot of board games available for all! This event aims to give non-screen family time to families with young children. (MMSCL)
   
2. Young Women's Empowerment Conference will be held at William Floyd Middle School. The event welcomes women of all ages. Guest speakers are successful women working in different areas throughout the community who will share their stories to inspire others. Visit www.ywec.com for details and to register! (Shirley-Mastic Patch)
3. Good news for those who have a sweet tooth, various Walmart stores across Long Island are selling Krispy Kreme donuts. One of them is the new Walmart Supercenter in Yaphank, nearby Shirley. Other locations are Middle Island, Riverhead, Centereach, East Setauket, Islandia and Commack. (Greater LI)
4. Nearby News: Police released the identity of the pedestrian killed in Commack on Monday. The incident happened on Scholar Lane at 6:10 p.m. A 2020 Volkswagen Atlas hit the pedestrian. Unfortunately, the 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was also transported to a local hospital. There is a GoFundMe page set up to help the Conte Family. (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Shirley-Mastic:

• Virtual Literacy: Beginner - MMS Community Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• The Only Requirement - MMS Community Library. (12:15 p.m.)
• Dr. Seuss Day - Read Across America @ Mastic Beach. (4:30 p.m.)
• Virtual Puzzle Night - MMS Community Library. (6 p.m.)
• GED Prep Class - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)
• Family Literacy - MMS Community Library. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Friends of the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley will attend the 2023 Long Island Natural History Conference. Save the date for April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. All interested in the theme are welcome to participate.(Wertheim Friends Events)
• Suffolk Times: "A who’s who of leading environmental advocates joined elected officials in Riverhead last week to discuss Long Island-wide conservation initiatives." (Suffolk Times via Instagram)
• Fun Holiday – Happy Old Stuff Day! (Time And Date)
• Suffolk County Parks: "Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Suffolk County Lifeguard? We’re holding an information session on 3/8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Brentwood Library. You must be 15 years of age as of this summer." (Suffolk County Parks via Instagram)

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• An Evening of Magic at East Wind - Bending Reality. (March 11)
• Luck of the Irish St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Patchogue. (March 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Debora Whitehead

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