We may be a village few in number, but our big hearts make us a metropolis in size…that’s the spirit of volunteerism,
the Asharoken Spirit.
Asharoken Spirit
Our 2009 Activities:
Photos of Santa's Asharoken Visit
Santa Visits Asharoken Village Hall
Santa's tour and visit to Asharoken was held on December 13. He was transported by the Northport Fire Department
and accompanied by the Asharoken Village Police.
Santa arrived at Village Hall to celebrate the holiday with residents of all ages and their families.
Hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes were enjoyed by all.
Click
here to see a slide show of his visit, and print copies of your favorite photos.
"A Good Time Was Had By All":
Annual Holiday Party: November 21
Our annual holiday party was held on November 21, at the Northport Yacht Club. Neighbors sipped and swirled
around the buffet tables.
To support our local food pantry during the upcoming holiday season, a
drop off basket was available for canned or dry food donations. See our "News & Notices" category above
for more infomation.
Fifth Annual Blood Drive:
Columbus Day was again host to Asharoken's annual blood drive. Twenty-two units ("pints") of blood were collected--
exceeding last year's achievement. These units have the potential to save upwards of 66 lives and more. The New York Blood Center Blood Mobile spent the day at Village Hall welcoming Asharoken residents. Refreshments were served to all.
Beach Cleanup Another Big Success
Katie and Cathy Zimmermann pitched in and helped with the 2009 Beach Cleanup.
On October 3, 60 people from the Asharoken and Northport area participated in the 2009
International Coastal Cleanup. Our co-coordinator Eva Browne reports a total of 1,114 pounds
of trash was collected from our local beaches and waterfronts. As in prior years,
cleanup volunteers found plenty of plastic debris, dog waste, balloons, cigarette butts...one
dead seagull was found tangled in balloon ribbons.
Beach Captain Browne would like to thank all the local businesses that so generously
contributed to the celebratory luncheon held afterwards at her home: Copenhagen Bakery, Brava
Pizza of Norwood Plaza, Filetto's, Main Street Cafe, Maroni's, Nocello, Pumpernickel's, Robke's Country Inn,
Shipwreck Diner, Smokin' Sloe's, and Venus Greek Restaurant. These establishments deserve the thanks and support
of all our residents. Ms. Browne would also like to thank volunteers and fellow
committee members Alex Janow, Rita Rover, Martin Cohen, and Deb Masterson for
picking up the donated foods.
The International Coastal Cleanup presents an opportunity not only to improve the
area waterfronts but to document the kinds of trash being found. Please come out next year
and give a few hours of your time.
Cow Harbor Day & Parade: Slight rain delay did not dampen spirits Many joined/viewed Asharoken's Float
Northport's annual Cow Harbor Day and Parade was held on Sunday, September 27. The Parade
proceeded down Main Street to the village park where many family-oriented activities were held.
Asharoken's popular float in the Parade was again headed by "Junior Chief Asharoken" Mitchell Rittenhouse.
Asharoken officials and residents marched with the float and many more cheered it on from along Main Street.
Greenlawn's Fire Department Parade
Mayor Irving Marching in the Greenlawn Fire Department Parade.
Asharoken
was represented in this year's Greenlawn Fire Department Parade.
Held the evening of Thursday, September 3, the parade kicked off the annual Greenlawn Fireman's Fair.
Pictured from the left: Huntington Highway Superintendent William
Naughton joined by his grandchildren, Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving, Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland,
Senator Carl Marcellino, and Assemblyman James D. Conte.
(The Mayor's husband John, as well as two brothers-in-law, were all former chiefs of the Greenlawn Fire Department.
Together, they've given over 75 years of service to the department.)
Second Annual Pot Luck Dinner a Tasty Success
Photo: Mel Ettinger
Asharoken's second annual Pot Luck Dinner was held on a beautiful, sunny and breezy Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2009. Click here to view the slideshow. Residents young and old(er), new- and long-timers gathered in the gardens alongside village hall to enjoy each others company and the edible surprises. A bounty of culinary delights lovingly prepared from kitchens village-wide sated even the most vigorous of appetites.
Among the offerings were crispy baked chicken, a delicious pasta/tuna/egg casserole, deviled eggs, sliced steak, caeasar salad, shrimp cocktail, a molded crabmeat dip with crackers, and a delicous tossed salad with gorgonzola. There was even a steamed hot dog "truck" complete with sauerkraut and all the fixin's.
Great conversation amongst neighbors was plentiful as well. A favorite topic was the wild turkey that has apparently taken up residence in Asharoken and been spotted by several Bevin Road residents.
For dessert there were rich homemade brownies, linzer torte cookies, cinnamon coffee cake, chocolate chip cookies, a vanilla bundt cake, and more. As the sun set, and the Pot Luck was winding down, a collective sigh of satisfaction was heard: “A Good Time Was Had by All”.
Congratulations and thanks to Rita Rover and the organizing committee Martha Brown, Eva Browne, Deb Masterson,
Joann McCarthy, Judy Ross and Marie Scarangella for holding another successful dinner.
Thanks also to Debbie Masterson for her reportage.
Asharoken Celebrates the Fourth in High Style
July 4, 2009
was a beautiful day and evening befitting the celebration of the birth of America. Asharoken offered up its
ninth annual fireworks show with residents village-wide opening their homes to family and friends for fun and frolic the day-long. Throughout the village, Asharoken's favorite slogan rang out: "A Good Time was had by All!"
Asharoken Loves A Parade!
July 4th - Eaton's Neck
Image: Steve Silverman
Mayor Irving and Congressman Steve Israel Marching in the Eaton's Neck 4th of July Parade.
Mayor Patricia Irving and Trustee Peter Masterson marched in the annual Eaton's Neck July 4th parade
representing Asharoken Village. They also took part in the ceremony following the parade with other public officials, including
Image: Steve Silverman
Congressman Israel spoke at a ceremony following the Eaton's Neck 4th of July Parade.
Congressman Steve Israel, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, County Legislator Jon Cooper, Town Supervisor Frank Petrone, members of the Town Board, and Northport Mayor George Doll.
Afterwards, a community barbecue was held at the Eaton's Neck firehouse.
The parade is sponsored by the Eaton's Neck Fire Department and the Property Owners of Eaton's Neck Beach.
Memorial Day
Image: Richard Valeo, The Observer
Left to right: Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper, Petrone, Irving, and Asharoken Deputy Mayor and Police Commissioner Peter Masterson
The Northport Memorial Day Parade
kicked off at 9:30am from the Laurel Avenue School and concluded
at the foot of Main Street.
The speaker this year was U.S. Coast Guard Station Eaton's Neck Commanding
Officer Robert Craighead.
Image: Richard Valeo, The Observer
Town of Huntington Supervisor Frank Petrone and Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving Marching in the Northport Memorial Day Parade.
Mayor Irving and Deputy Mayor Peter Masterson represented Asharoken.
Huntington Memorial Day Parade: Asharoken resident Heidi Hayden coordinated
the Huntington parade this year, as she also did three years ago. Mayor Irving marched together
with Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper.
Our 2008 Activities:
Image: Steve Silverman
Santa and a friend.
Santa Visits Asharoken: On Sunday, December 21, the skies turned from gray to a beautiful blue as Santa
Ho-Ho-Ho'ed his way past all the homes in our little village.
In a sleigh provided by the Northport Fire Department,
his arrival was heralded by the holiday sounds of his
elfin escorts, the Asharoken Police.
After his tour,
Santa did some serious facetime with the children of more than 40 families
breathlessly waiting for him at Village Hall. Proud parents and grandparents
looked on as Santa deemed all the children "nice" (not a "naughty" in the group)
and dispensed candy stockings and oranges after hearing their wishes.
Click here to view a slideshow of Santa's visit.
Village Hall was festively decorated by Head Elf/Village Clerk Nancy
Rittenhouse and her family.
Did you enjoy Santa's visit? Thank him, and all the volunteer elves
who helped make the day, via our
Asharoken Bulletin Board.
Our Holiday Party: On November 23, more than 85 Asharoken residents and their guests gathered for an afternoon of
conviviality during our 8th Annual Holiday Party, this year held at the Northport Yacht Club. Resident and event organizer
Catherine Burch reports that "a good time was had by all" and that the food, view and ambience at the yacht
club was outstanding. A good mix of new and long-time residents enjoyed neighborly conversation
with the background of holiday piano music provided by Northport resident, Curtis Salke. In Asharoken's
spirit of giving, this year a $200 donation was made to the Northport Food Pantry.
Do you have a holiday party or a holiday giving anecdote to share with your neighbors? Post it to the Asharoken
Bulletin Board (click on "Bulletin Board" button above).
Everyday, Asharoken residents are giving of their time and resources to help others.
From our non-paid elected officials, to the ladies of the Asharoken Garden Club, to our young residents, so many of us are involved.
Our Annual Blood Drive:
Columbus Day was host to our fourth annual blood drive, organized by Dr. Avrum Golub. Here is his report:
Mina Jadeja, the New York Blood Center’s staff manager of Asharoken’s Fourth Columbus Day Blood Drive,
stated that our blood donations exceeded her expectations. Twenty people came out to donate, and nineteen units (“pints”) were collected.
These units have the potential to save the lives of fifty-seven to ninety-five very ill people.
Also, let us thank those who helped make our Blood Drive a success:
Joe Asemi of “Cup-O-Joe Joe Bagels & Pizza”, Mayor Pat Irving and her mother Bridget Herold for refreshments.
Barbara Bergold for recruiting blood donors.
Mel Ettinger for the Village Hall Blood Drive Sign.
Trustee Pete Masterson for helping set up the BloodMobile and Village Hall.
The Times of Northport for its print and world-wide-web announcement of our Blood Drive.
And most of all, to you, Asharoken's blood donors: a heartfelt and grateful "thank you".
Our Annual Beach Cleanup Day:
Also known as International Coastal Cleanup Day, was held on September 28, organized by Eva and Stanley Browne.
This year, 145 people from Asharoken and the surrounding area collected 1,985 lbs of garbage from Centerport to Crab Meadow.
The Browne’s also hosted a luncheon for all participants at their home at the end of the day.
Please support these generous luncheon donors: Copenhagen Bakery, La Casa, Main Street Café, Nocello’s,
Northport Harbor Deli, Pumpernickels, Robke’s Country Inn, San Giacomo Pizza, The Ritz Café, Venus Diner.
Our Float in the Cow Harbor Day Parade:
For
the first time, Asharoken’s elected officials and residents marched in the Cow Harbor Day Parade on September 21.
We also debuted our own float carrying Chief Asharoken (Mitchell Rittenhouse) and Pocahontas (Katie Burke) and our new village banner.
A special Asharoken shout-out to Nancy Rittenhouse (our village clerk) for coordinating this entire effort.
It was our opportunity to show off our community pride and enthusiasm before the thousands who viewed the parade along Main Street in Northport.
We will participate annually—so be sure to join in the fun in 2009.
Our Summer Pot Luck Dinner:
The "Meet Your Neighbors/Celebrate Summer" Dinner was held on August 16 during a beautiful summer evening at Asharoken Village Hall.
All residents and their houseguests were invited. Volunteers included: Rita Rover, Martha Brown, Deb Masterson, Eva Browne, Judy Ross, Janet Toscano.
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the first time, Asharoken’s elected officials and residents marched in the Cow Harbor Day Parade on September 21.
We also debuted our own float carrying Chief Asharoken (Mitchell Rittenhouse) and Pocahontas (Katie Burke) and our new village banner.
A special Asharoken shout-out to Nancy Rittenhouse (our village clerk) for coordinating this entire effort.
