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🌱 Patch AM: Start Your Evening the Right Way Walking Club and 11 more events
And check out Jay Medal Soirée on the Shirley Patch calendar

What's up Shirley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Jay Medal Soirée at Jay Estate
- Board of Education Meeting at William Floyd Learning Center
- Start Your Evening the Right Way Walking Club at Smith Point County Park
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 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
- Board of Education Meeting
William Floyd Learning Center WFHS Library
6:00 pm - Start Your Evening the Right Way Walking Club →
Smith Point County Park, 1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
5:30 pm - Gold Dust Woman →
Tiki Joe's Smith Point, 1 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
6:00 pm - 5K Run/Walk for Literacy →
Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley
8:00 am - NY State Health Insurance Navigator →
Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library – Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
9:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
Wednesday September 16
📣 Shirley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Come From Away →
Gateway Playhouse, 215 S Country Rd, Bellport
2:00 pm - HS Fall Sports Begin
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934 - Grade 6 Orientation
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
10:00 am - Work Session Meeting →
Brookhaven, NY Calendar, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville
10:00 am - Seashell Turtles →
Mastics Moriches Shirley Community Library – Mastic Beach Satellite Branch, 369 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach
6:30 pm - Grade 9 Orientation
Center Moriches UFSD Center Moriches, NY 11934
10:00 am - Fishing & Crabbing @ Osprey Park →
Osprey Park, Oceanview Dr, Mastic Beach
4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
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- American Regent posted a job opening for Filling Operator I (3pm-11:30pm) in Shirley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shirley here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- As Drownings Reach 14 In Suffolk In 2026, Suffolk Officials Urge Caution At Beaches And Pools (patch.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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