Kings Park Celebrates
the 32nd Annual Kings Park Day
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce Celebrated the 32nd
Annual Kings Park Day this past Saturday, June 20th,
2009. It would take more then a passing shower to
stop these hearty Kings Parkers from enjoying this
wonderful civic celebration.
In
addition to the fun, food, rides and merchandise,
the Kings Park Volunteer Fire Department, sponsored
a blood drive to help replenish area's blood bank in
anticipation of the active summer season. "Kings
Park Day is a great opportunity for community to get
together and enjoy all that our community has to
offer. At the firehouse, the public can tour the
facilities and take a few minutes to donate blood.
Kings Parkers Being Kings Parkers, that is what
Kings Park Day is all about", remarked one of the
many volunteer firefighters.
The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce takes pride in
their community, explains Chamber President Charlie
Gardner who went on to say, "Take a look around an
hour after the fair closes, the area will be cleaner
then it was before the day's events started". A
quick survey the next morning confirms Mr. Gardner's
comments.
The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce would like to
thank all the people and vendors who helped make
this Kings Park Day a wonderful success, especially
the Suffolk County Police who once again helped
provide a safe afternoon for all and keep the
traffic moving. In so many ways and on so many days,
Suffolk County Police are our heroes.
Slide Show Courtesy of
Frank Mercuri Media Services
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Article and Pictures By Steve
Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
June Scholarship Luncheon Event!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce announced the
recipients
of the 2009 Chamber of Commerce Scholarships at the
June 3 Scholarship Luncheon. In addition to the
awards, proclamations from NY Sate Senator John
Flanagan were presented to the Kings Park High
School Seniors who each received a $1000 dollar
award to the college of their choice.
Awards Presenter Mr. Sullivan, a highly respect
attorney at the Kings Park Based Law Firm of Sullivan
and Kehoe, explained that these awards are based on
three separate evaluations, Academic Qualifications,
After School Activities and Community Service.
This
year the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce received
over 60 applications making the deliberations quite
difficult and yet inspiring due to the highly
qualified applicants the Kings Park School System
had prepared for higher education.
The 2009 Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce Award Recipients:
Nicole Algerio
Mae Hazel Chico
Julia Bienenstein
Malcolm DeLara
Ryan Spector The Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate not
only the award recipients, but all the students who
submitted applications: You honor not only your
school, but your entire town, best of success in all
future endeavors. You make us all proud.
Congratulations!
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Press Coverage!
Scholarships Sponsored by:
Article by Steve Weber, Pictures
Steve Weber and King Pedlar
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
May Networking Event!
Smithtown BZA Chairperson
Adrienne Giannadeo and KP Heritage Museum President Joe Merola
"Taste What's
Cooking in Kings Park!"
The Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce held the annual “Taste What Is Cooking
in Kings Park” event in the RJO Cafeteria. Each year
the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce promotes local
restaurants by gathering culinary offerings from the
respective eateries for a taste test by the people
of Kings Park. This year’s event was moved to the
RJO Cafeteria due to the overwhelming response to
last year’s event. “We needed a larger Venue!”,
explained Kings Park Chamber of Commerce President
Charlie Gardner, “We would like to thank Kings Park
Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Agruso for helping
the Chamber of Commerce to promote the local
businesses here in Kings Park”.
Kings Park Heritage
Museum President Joe Merola explains “In these tough
economic times, it’s even more important that we use
this event to highlight the fantastic restaurants in
the area. We need to keep the business here”. Mr.
Merola, in addition to his past duties as a CSEA
Union Representative, Kings Park Schools Bus Driver
and Un-Official San Remo Mayor, Joe owned and
operated an Italian Deli and Bakery on St. Johnland
Road in San Remo which was a must-visit for decades.
“If you’re not careful, you just might have a good
time!”.
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Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Flag Raising
at Veterans Plaza
The
Annual Kings Park Flag Raising took place at
Veterans Plaza Monday, May 11th, hosted
by the Kings Park American Legion. Each year the
American and Military Flags which fly over Kings
Park’s Veterans Plaza are replaced with new flags in
preparation of Memorial Day Observances. This year’
s flag sponsor was Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Member and local realtor George McKnight. “Small
Town America, that is what this celebration means to
me” explains Kings Park Heritage Museum Historian
and Veteran King Pedlar who went on to say, that
“The American Legion is out there every day working
for not only our veterans, but our community”.
Larry Noon, Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Medal
Recipient explains that “It’s important that our
entire community come out for the Memorial Day
Parade. It means the world to our veterans,
especially to those who are recovering from wounds
suffered in combat operations. Knowing that your
community cares, it’s the best medicine!”
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Local News
Coverage:
Article by Steve Weber, Pictures
Steve Weber and King Pedlar
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Sign Repaired!
Rob Cartelli from Cartelli
Plumbing and Heating shows off the newly repaired "Welcome
to Kings Park Sign" which was vandalized last year. Rob
explains that these repairs make the sign more stable and
replace the temporary repairs made last year immediately
after the vandalism. Kings Park takes pride in this sign,
cracks and all. Our heartfelt thanks to Rob for his
contribution to our community and to the Kings Park Chamber
of Commerce.
Local News Coverage:
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
April 2009 General Meeting
Special Guest Tricia McDermott
Tricia McDermott from the Airmid Theatre addresses
the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce at the April
General Meeting. The Airmid Theatre specializes
in producing plays of social significance
written by Women. Tricia explains that women
write plays for the same reason that men right
plays, they have something important to express.
"Many of them lost their families and their
social standing in the community."
Airmid Theatre Company is planning on producing
two plays during the summer to be hosted at the
Nissequogue River State Park. The Airmid Theatre
is currently negotiating with New York State to
make this a reality. The current state of the
economy has caused many of the theatre company's
sponsors to remove their support from Ms.
McDermott's Organization, putting these
objectives in jeopardy.
The Airmid Theatre Company's long range dream is
to call York Hall in the Nissequogue River State
Park their home. Tricia explains that theatre
will stimulate the local economy and stresses
that each theatre ticket sold also translates to
a dinner sold in town. She pointed out many
examples of opportunities for local business to
prosper as a result of the theatre's
productions.
"Its all about community, building a community"
explains Tricia, the director of the Airmid
Theatre Company, "We can make that dream a
reality!"
Click image below to watch video of Tricia McDermott's
talk before the KPCC!
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Local Newspaper Coverage!
Want to be a Star? Airmid
Theatre Casting Call!
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HERE for More Information!
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CATERED BY
PROFESSOR’S DINER – Kevin Denis
COFFEE
HOUR BY THE BEANERY ON ICE
Special
Thanks to the following businesses for their sponsorship:
THE UPS STORE – Rich Kunz
CJV HOLDING – Charles
Vita
BUTLER-HUGHES FUNERAL
HOME – Bill Butler
Video, Picture and Article by
Steve Weber
Cutest Baby Photo Contest Winner!
St. Baldrick's Foundation!
First Annual Kings Park Fundraiser
The Park Lounge in Kings Park was the scene for the first annual St Baldricks
Fundraiser. This event raised close to $32,000 in a
effort to raise awareness and funds to cure kids
cancer by supporting cancer research and
fellowships. Each participant solicits pledges from
friends, after which receives a free head shaving
courtesy of the Kings Park Barber Shop!
"I was just hosting the event", claims Park Lounge
owner and former NHL Hockey Star Jim Pavese as he
rubs his newly shaven head, "Next thing I know I'm
getting clipped! Its all for a good cause, what's
more they raised closed to $1200 for my head alone!
".
St. Baldrick's is the world's largest
volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood
cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their
heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while
requesting donations of support from friends and
family. In nine years, events have taken place in 18
countries and 48 US states, raising over $50
million, and shaving more than 72,000 heads.
Thousands of brave, bold and bald shavees step up to
be shorn year after year, becoming walking
billboards for the cause of childhood cancer
research!
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Pictures and Article
by Steve Weber
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
Classic Car Show!
Every Thursday This Spring and Summer
Beginning April 16th, 2009!
Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
2008-2009 Directory and Guide
Hot Off the Press!
The 2008-2009 Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that our
popular Kings Park Directory and Guide is now
available online for download.
This is an essential guide to
Kings Park for both new comers to town and life long
townies. In addition to the history and happenings
this must have publication lists important town
services and contact information.
Also included is the product
and service guide to the members of the Kings Park
Chamber of Commerce. By doing business with the
members of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce, you
have a good first step in knowing that you are doing
business with a well established, well respected
business which specializes in servicing the Kings
Park Community!
Information on other sponsorship
opportunities also enclosed including
monthly mailing and playground commemorative bricks.
THE KINGS PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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