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Jacqueline Alm, Volunteer President Appointed at New Island Hospital for a Decade of Service. ""I have a lot of blessings in my life, and this is my way of giving back. If you would like to volunteer at New Island Hospital, please call Human Resources at 520-2225, " said Ms. Alm.
John Savin giving blood at the May 5, 2008 blood drive at the Memorare Knights of Columbus in Seaford. Netting 71 pints, the Memorare recently received the"Silver Award" from the Long Island Blood Services (LIBS) for total donations in 2006. Join them at the next drive on July 14, 2008 from 3-8:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Ernie Weber, TOB Chairman of Blood Drive with Tracy and Michele from L.I. Blood Services on March 6, 2008
Alex Bard, Exec. V.P. CSEA TOB Local 881 with Councilman Muscarella & Councilwoman Walker Donating at Blood Drive
Volunteers: Mary, Joan and Eleanor on Thursday, March 6, 2008
Dr. Jeff Poplarski and Bill Higgins Celebrated their 17th Annual Christmas Eve Skating party which helped to raise nearly $2,000 for local needy familes.
The Kiwanis Club of Massapequa recently donated $300 to the Midshore Mothers' Center. Pictured above: Claudia Feehan, Linda Rini, Karen Willig, Massapequa Kiwanis P.R. Chairman Bill Moseley, Pat Sciattara, Lori Gormly and Fontaine Sheridan. Photo credit: Bill Moseley
Frank Colaciuri, Veranda II Proprietor, holding 11 lb. lobster named "Chester" before donating it back to its natural habitat thanks to the Rodriguez family (Howard, Susan, Danielle, Peter and Mark) and Assemblyman Joseph Saladino.
New York Blood Center honors Massapequa residents for their commitment to volunteer blood donation: Richard Hounsell and Catherine Allibone of Massapequa with Michael and Dianne O'Leary of Copiague
Dr. Jeff Poplarski's staff of volunteers are pictured above at the September 30, 2007 Tunnel to Towers Run at Ground Zero to Benefit the Stephen Siller Foundation.
On Wednesday, October 3, 2007, the North Massapequa Fire Department along with the 7th Precinct Police Department responded to an early morning house fire on North Michigan Avenue. No serious injuries were reported.
Congressman Peter King in Support of Charlemagne's Law with volunteers Deborah Pagano, North Shore LIJ Health System, and Lorianne La Marca (holding photo of Charlemagne), Animal Rights Advocate
Gary and Brian Baldinger
New York Dragons, Dennis DaShane #21
The 13th annual Baldinger/NFL/Kiwanis Football Clinic Fundraiser took place on July 14th at John Burns Park. Former National League Football player Gary Baldinger was joined by his brother Brian, and New York Dragons Dennis DaShane #21.
10 Year-Old Massapequa International Williamsport Tournament Team with Coaches Tom Soriano (l), Joe Pinto (c) and Joe Capuona (r) on July 1, 2007
John Savin (c) Hosts the Squires Pancake Breakfast at the Memorare Knights of Columbus on June 24, 2007
Jennifer Pravato (c) & the Lions' Club Host "Journey for Sight" at Marjorie Post on May 21, 2007
Junior Lions' Club Members Help Raise Funds to Cure Newborn and Childhood Blindness
Plainedge Auxiliary of UCP
Jillian & Deborah Berardi-Craft Closet
Katelyn Ginley, Howitt Middle School 7th Grader, Collected Hundreds of Stuffed Bunnies for the Knights of Columbus Council 6911 to ship to our Soldiers Overseas on March 24, 2007
The Town of Oyster Bay and the Long Island Blood Services Held a Blood Drive on Thursday, March 1, 2007. Pictured Below: TOB Commission Richard T. Betz and Resident Donors
Albany Avenue Student Council is presented with a Town of Oyster Bay Citation recognizing its efforts in building school spirit and community betterment. Pictured below at the January 10, 2006 Blood Drive is Principal Valentine, Vice-Principal Unkenholz, Student Council President Andrew Muscarella & Vice-President Michelle Fredericks, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, Town Clerk Labriola, Councilman Muscarella, Councilwoman Walker, Farmingdale Village Deputy Mayor Rachiele, the student body and donors.
Danielle and Johnny of the Probst Family, holding their annual fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Holiday light display from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. nightly. Donations accepted for the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island through December 31st.
Click on Photo to view the Ronald McDonald House "Wish List" and please consider making a donation!
Advent Angels
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Massapequa recently completed their annual Christmas gift collection program.Through this effort, parish members served as "Advent Angels," by donating gifts to the less fortunate.Pictured left is a part of the collection team with a small portion of 2006's "record amount" of donations just before the delivery convoy departed for Farmingville. Picture courtesy of Alice Stippel.
The Massapequa Auxiliary Police
N.C. Legislator Peter Schmitt, Jeanne Vehstedt, Mary Lou Perez and Lois Schmidt at the Community United Methodist Church Annual Cookie Walk
Charles Kavanaugh & Bernard Hennelly, Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Island Council, Ship "care packages" to support our troops in Iraq
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