Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
End of Summer BBQ!
| The Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce of Commerce End of Summer BBQ
was attended by over 100 people this past August
20th, 2010. Guests included NYS Senator John
Flanagan, NYS Assembly Member Mike Fitzpatrick and
NYS First Congressional Candidates Randy Altschuler
and Chris Cox.
The good people of
Shanahans catered the event and plenty food and
beverages were available for all. The
highlight of the afternoon was a visit by Eddie Mac,
who has been recovering from a serious illness and
this is the first time many of the McElhone's
friends have seen the Big Mac in weeks. Truly a
wonderful end of the summer present for the entire
Kings Park Community.
Kings Park's
Bravest (pictured above) were well represented as
the KPFD is preparing for the 2013, One Hundred Year
Anniversary of The Kings Park Volunteer Fire
Department. With the whole hearted support of the
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, the entire town of
Kings Park is anticipating a KPFD Anniversary
Celebration which will be remembered for the next
100 years. Details are a very close kept secret! So
don't ask!
Our Thoughts and
Prayers go out to the Creighton Family. Smithtown
Town Council Member, Bob Creighton is recovering at
home from triple bypass surgery, reports are very
optimistic that "The Commish" will be back on
the job in no time at all.
Special Thanks to
our Sponsors and our hosts, Dena, Linda, Willie and
our newest staff member at Shanahans the very lovely
and skilled mixologist Heather! |
Picture Gallery!
Article and Photographs by
Steve Weber
Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce Spotlight!
Lindsey’s Groom Room
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The Kings Park Chamber of
Commerce welcomes “Lindsey’s Groom Room” Dog Grooming
Service to Kings Park. Located on Main Street in Kings
Park, this new business is yet another example of
revitalization of the Kings Park Downtown. With the near
completion of Savatt Park and new traffic controls in
place to increase the safety of pedestrians, Downtown
Kings Park is becoming a destination for both local
residents as well as visitors.
Lindsey’s explains that
she has over ten years’ experience in dog grooming. In
addition to full service dog grooming, they also offer
self-service dog washing. “Some of the pets (and owners)
may suffer from separation anxiety; For these families
we supply the dog washing/drying area and all the items
needed for them to give their family friend a good
washing without messing up the home. ”
In addition to being
Kings Park’s newest business person, this lifelong Kings
Park Resident is committed to providing pro-bono
services to rescue dogs and pets in crisis.
Story and Pictures by Steve Weber |
Kings Park Day 2010
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Kings
Park Celebrated "Kings Park Day 2010" on 6/20/2010. A
wonderful afternoon, great weather and old friends made
this year's festival even more memorable than ever.
Pictured above, George McKnight distributes old glory to
all passers by. In addition to his patriotic duties,
George used his office as an impromptu cool off
satiation for festival guests, a welcomed rest for more
that a few.
The
entire Town of Kings Park came out for this traditional
American Festival and our most sincere thanks to the
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, Charlie Gardner, Dee
Grasso and the entire Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors who made this day possible.
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Pictures by Steve Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
2010 June
Scholarship Luncheon
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The
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce awarded the 2010
Scholarships to
Andrew DeDonato, Raquel Ragone, Sediga Sadigi and
Dillon Winegar at annual Scholarship Luncheon hosted
by Ciros Italian Restaurant in Kings Park. "This is
an investment in Kings Park and will pay back large
dividends to all the people in Kings Park." remarked
Kings Park Heritage Museum Director Leo Ostebo. Each
Student Receives $1000 and although there were many
qualified applicants, these four student stood out
for their success both inside and outside of the
classroom.
Congradulations!
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Photo Gallery - Click on Image
Below to View
Pictures and Article by Steve
Weber
Car Show! Every Thursday
Evening
Photograph by Frank Mercuri
Professors Diner, Indian Head
Road, Kings Park
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Photographs by Frank Mercuri
...and after checking out the hot classic cars,
stop by Professors Diner!
Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement:
“The
Kings
Park Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the task of promoting
its member businesses through a spirit of mutual cooperation.
We are focused on enhancing the Kings Park community as a whole,
through the networking of our business community with local and
statewide elected officials as well as community organizations.
We are committed to community re-investment and growth through
education.”
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