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🌱 Patch AM: How Shirley families can get free online homework help tonight
Spotted on the Shirley calendar: Jay Medal Soirée

Hey there, Shirley! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Shirley families can get free online homework help tonight
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Library Offers Free Live Homework Help After Hours (southshorepress.com) — Shirley residents can now tap into free, live online homework help through the local library's Brainfuse Help Now service, available daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. With certified tutors, a 24-hour writing lab, and tools for both students and adult learners, you can even start using it today by registering for a temporary library card online.
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📸 Around Shirley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shirley
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Labor Day (School Closed)
William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967 - Meet the Teacher Night (Grades K-2)
William Floyd Learning Center All Elementary Schools - Elementary School Title I Meetings
William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967 - William Floyd Elementary School Ice Cream Social
William Floyd Elementary School
6:00 pm - Rosh Hashanah begins
William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967 - Patriot Day
William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967 - Live at Tiki Joes →
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6:30 pm - Live in Shirley - Tiki Joes →
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6:30 pm - Live in Shirley -Tiki Joes →
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6:30 pm - 5K Run/Walk for Literacy →
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
8:00 am - Rosh Hashanah ends
William Floyd Learning Center Shirley, NY 11967
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
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- Perspective Eye Care Long Island — (631) 736-6161
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I had breakfast this morning at Denny's Restaurant in Selden and had such a wonderful experience!
The food was so good and the manager Jennifer excellent service. (Nextdoor South Shirley) - LP Carpenter is here to help you with your project, big or small.
We give you confidence and security with our work. (Nextdoor South Shirley)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Shirley. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Long Island in Bellport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- NY Tesla Driverless Blows Stop-sign and Crashes Into House (flyingpenguin.com)
Mastic Beach
- Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine focuses on affordability, public safety (wshu.org)
Yaphank
- Sports roundup: Settlers begin season with scoreless draw (timesreview.com)
- Dance Elektra (messengerpapers.com)
Ok Shirley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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