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.
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ASHAROKEN SPIRIT
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OUR 2011 ACTIVITIES:
Santa & Company Visit Asharoken:
On Sunday, December 18, Santa, in his spectacular new sleigh, and Mayor Irving, traveled Asharoken Avenue to arrive at Village Hall. They were escorted by the Northport Volunteer Fire Department and the Asharoken Police.
Residents and their families were invited to be on hand to have pictures taken with Santa while enjoying hot cocoa, cookies, candy canes, oranges and stockings for the young ones. Hosted by Mayor Irving and your Village Trustees.
Santa's sleigh and entourage were so large that he traveled Asharoken Avenue only. Mayor Irving says "Santa's tour this year was extra special for our Village."
Click the play button to the right to view this year's photos of Santa and friends.
Coastal Beach Clean-up Event: October 1, 2011
Beach Captains, Cathy Zimmermann, Michele Tilleli and Deb Masterson report on this year's cleanup efforts done on October 1, 2011:
"The day was picture perfect. The more than 400 volunteers of all ages collected well more than two tons of pollution debris that damage our shores, animals, birds and sea life. We are now compiling the data documenting the various types debris that was gathered by our enthusiastic volunteers."
For several years, the Village of Asharoken has participated in the International Coastal Clean-Up Event sponsored by the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society. The Village Board of Trustees has officially recognized the event by appointing beach captains and assigning Village resources, such as the sanitation truck and police to assist in the effort.
Beach Co-Captain Cathy Zimmermann writes,
"Another year has passed since our very successful coastal cleanup, thanks to wonderful volunteers like you! We look forward to seeing you again. Let’s have fun cleaning litter on the beaches, eating Swedish Fish and Goldfish Crackers! As you know, all volunteers will be given official Community Award Certificates, valuable for honor society, school resumes, religion requirement, or any accomplishments that require Community Service."
Scroll down to see reporting on the Coastal Clean-up events of past years.
4th of July-Asharoken Style
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Asharoken "Save the Fireworks" Committee Presents Check
From left: Anna Pollaci and Carol Cassamassina of the Save the Fireworks Committee present a check for $5500 to Mayor Irving.
During the June 6, 2011 Board of Trustees meeting, members of the "Save the Fireworks" committee presented Mayor Irving a check in the amount of $5500 which will cover the cost of the barge for our July 4th annual Fireworks show.
The following people chaired the "Save the Fireworks" Committee; Carol Casamassina, Janet Toscano, Marianne Mere, and Anna Pollaci. A special thank you to Marianne Mere who not only chaired the T-Shirt fundraiser, but also donated all of the gorgeous centerpieces for the affair. The following people made the raffle tickets a success: Mark Pollaci and Mat Casamassina.
The following people contributed the gift baskets and services to make the auction a success: Kathy Affrunti, Lara Behr, Jean & Craig Bonawandt, Trish Hakker, Claudia Jablonski, Nancy Janow, Debbie Kirchner, Jeannene Levinson, Walter Monteblanco, Linda Orofino, Evan & Stephen Pergolizzi, Pam Pierce, Chris Polli, Stephanie Quarles, Judy Ross, Rita Rover, Jeannine Small, Vicki Splaine, Michele Tilleli.
The check represents efforts of many Village volunteers which began in November 2010 as Asharoken residents celebrated the Village 85th Anniversary together with a Fundraiser to raise money to help offset the rising cost of the July 4th fireworks display.
The Cocktail Party/Dinner was sold out. The affair was held at the Indian Hills Country Club where the food was delicious, the music fabulous and staff wonderful.
The spirit of the residents and property owners was on "fire". Baskets for raffles were donated by the community including antique jewelry, paintings, sculptures,goods and services. Grand prizes included plane rides, boat rides and fishing trips. The shop keepers in Northport Village donated gift certificates and services. T-shirts, hats and Asharoken towels were offered for a donation. All together we raised $5500 which covered the cost of the barge.
Thanks to all the people who dug deeply in their pockets to make this fundraiser such a success, it was a community effort that succeeded well past our expectations.
Note: The 2011 Fall Cocktail Party will be November 5, 2011 so SAVE THE DATE everyone, you ain't seen nothin' yet!!!
Asharoken Garden Club Beautifies Village Hall area
Thank you to all the Asharoken Garden Club members who volunteered their time this Spring to plant the flowers around Village Hall and the entrance to our Village.
This year the women who helped with the Asharoken Village Planting were: Patricia Farrell, Janet Boziwick, Andrea Brovetto, Lynda Romano, Georgiana Gaherty, Jan Greenblatt, Caren Alessio, Denise D'onofrio, Mary Anne Wetzel, and Colette Malik.
The Asharoken Garden Club has been in existence since 1924 and was founded by Mrs. John Wood Stewart. Their current president is Rosemarie Sanchez.
Their many involvements include a scholarship for a graduating high school senior who will be majoring in a subject that involves bettering our environment, and may have even done projects in high school relating to this topic. They honor gardens within our area who have done outstanding jobs, and in previous years have awarded plaques to those homeowners who had some of the best gardens. To raise monies they have a September Luncheon, with entertainment and over 100 raffle prizes. This is a very well attended program. They also support the Food Pantry in Northport with money and with canned goods.
The Club's community service group, headed by JoAn Gaudreault and Colette Malik, decorate the Visiting Nurse Hospice House in East Northport several times a year with floral arrangements. They visit the Veterans Administration Nursing Home in spring, and pot annuals and sing songs with the Vets. Karen Breen and her mother Dorothy Holland are wonderful at this. In May they plant annuals at the Asharoken Village Hall, in thanks for letting the Club use their facility for Board Meetings. In May and December the club decorates mugs with greens and flowers to give to the Huntington Senior Center for distribution. And in December also, the club makes multiple live wreaths for various public buildings in our area.
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Photos by Steve Silverman
Santa began his annual tour of our Village on Sunday, December 19, 2010
at 11am accompanied by the Northport Volunteer Fire Department and the Asharoken Police Department. By 12:30pm he arrived at Village Hall where residents visited with him while enjoying hot cocoa, cookies and candy canes.
A Sold-Out Success:
Annual Holiday Party: November 13, 2010
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Many Asharoken residents will say it's hard to believe that 10 years have already passed since Asharoken celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a year-long program of events. Two of these events have now become an annual tradition: our Independence Day fireworks and end-of-year holiday party.
On November 13, Asharoken celebrated its 85th Anniversary with a holiday party with a twist: a "Save the Fireworks" fund raiser. As Mayor Irving reported in the November 2010 issue of the Asharoken Village Newsletter:
"When the fireworks were first initiated in the Village,
they were paid for by contributions of individual
residents. In the last couple of years, that burden has fallen on
our Village government. The Village board, in order
to keep taxes at a minimum, has made it clear that in
this unsteady economy it is doing everything it can
to hold the line on cost minimizing expense. It has
become difficult to undertake the full annual expense
for this event."
"Rather than lose this once-a-year opportunity, a
group of volunteer property owners in our Village
have undertaken to raise sufficient funds to continue
the fireworks show. Invitations have been
sent out to all property owners asking them to combine
their Holiday Dinner Party and the 85th Anniversary
of the Incorporated Village of Asharoken
with a fund raiser to support the fireworks."
And, Asharoken responded! An enthusiastic, well-dressed, sold-out gathering bid generously on a Chinese auction and bought raffle tickets for beautiful gifts all donated by their neighbors. Gift baskets included a fantastic sculptured horse, a gold and ruby pin, wine basket, a "Great Date" basket featuring a bottle of Dom Perignon, "Baby Girl," "Baby Boy" baskets, two "Nautical Decoupage" art windows, designer sunglasses and much more. Raffle ticket prizes included a Cessna Fly Tour of Long Island and New York City, a Spring Bass Fishing Charter and a Summer Boat Tour of Manhattan.
While at the Indian Hills Country Club in Northport, the residents and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner preceded by passed hors d'deuvres and open bar. The tables were dressed by stunning white rose floral arrangements generously donated by Marianne Mere. A beautiful cake designed as an American Flag was rolled out, sparklers ablaze, as the DJ played "Yankee Doodle Dandy." Afterwards, guests danced the night away.
During the evening, Mayor Irving gave tribute to the Guest of Honor: the Honorable Charles D. Brown and his lovely wife Martha Brown. Justice Brown has served as a Village volunteer in a variety of capacities for over 30 years. He received a warm and rousing standing ovation as he was presented a Proclamation by Mayor Irving.
Many Asharoken residents were involved in organizing and donating to the holiday festivities, they include: Anna Pollaci, Michele Tilleli, Carol Cassamissima, Janet Toscano, Marianne Mere, Pam Pierce, Judy Ross, Vicky Splaine and Nancy Janow. A special thank you to Deb Masterson for reporting assistance.
Huge Turnout for Asharoken's 2010 Coastal Cleanup
Cathy Zimmermann, appointed Beach Captain by the Asharoken Board of Trustees, reports on this year's cleanup efforts done on October 2, 2010:
"The day was picture perfect. The nearly 300 volunteers collected 2,738 pounds of pollution debris that damage our shores, animals, birds and sea life.
"One of the quotes from a father after his return from the beach with his bags of plastic bottle caps and other numerous types of plastic debris was, 'This was a real eye-opener. I never knew there would be this much plastic.' Perhaps someday one of the children who saw the damage with their own eyes will invent a substance that can replace plastic that biodegrades. Plastic, according to the Ocean Conservancy's studies take 450 years to breakdown in the environment. A fishing line takes 650 years. There's a lot of damage done during those years.
"Thank you to all who came out and earned valuable community service hours for themselves while protecting the shores, animals, birds and sea life and restoring the 'eye-candy' that we so take for granted."
The volunteers collected and documented debris on Crab Meadow Beach, National Grid Nature Preserve Area, Hobart Beach, Sand City Beach, Steers Beach, Asharoken Beach, The Sluice and the U.S. Coast Guard Beach.
The Coastal Cleanup is an annual event sponsored by the Northeast Chapter of the American Littoral Society.
Third Annual Pot Luck Dinner
Rita Rover reports: “The weather on Saturday, August 14, 2010 was absolutely perfect and the setting next to Village Hall matched the weather. There were several long tables lined up in a long row on the lawn and covered with cheerful yellow and white cloths, flowers, candles and lanterns, all provided by Deb Masterson.
“The spirit was friendly and warm as we pulled up our chairs and enjoyed the food and drink. A partial list includes: Caesar salad, crudite and dip, clam dip, spanikopita, meatballs, quiche, roast pork and asparagus, BBQ chicken, fried chicken, London Broil, Bridie’s scones, Stanley Browne’s sangria. The Levins of Bevin went out of their way to provide a luscious dessert display.
“Most of the food was homemade and beautifully presented.
“A thanks goes to Mike Mere for the loan of the tent and a special thank you to the hard-working Pot Luck committee: Martha Brown, Eva Browne, Deb Masterson, Joann McCarthy, Judy Ross.” Also, thanks for the photos to Eva Browne, Marty Cohen and Deb Masterson.
Asharoken Celebrates Independence Day 2010
Asharoken residents, families and friends celebrated America's 234th birthday with parties and cookouts on the beach, swimming, bonfires, and wonderful fireworks launched from a barge in the Sound. As we like to say here in Asharoken: "A Good Time was had by All".
Bonus feature: view a video of Asharoken's fireworks as seen from the tugboat and barge that delivered our show. Click here to view.
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Swearing-In Ceremony Held at Village Hall
Photo: Eric Maffei
Trustee Joe Affrunti is sworn in for a second term.
On Thursday, July 1, 2010 an enthusiastic crowd of Village residents, family and friends attended the swearing-in ceremony of our elected officials.
Justice Charles D. Brown administered the Constitutional Oath of Office to Mayor Patricia Irving, Trustees
Photo: Eric Maffei
Justice Brown swears in new Trustee Joe Tilleli.
Joseph Affrunti and Joseph M. Tilleli before the start of their respective terms of office which begin on July 6, 2010.
Mayor Irving then administered the Oath of Office to Justice Brown, who has served as Village Justice for thirty years.
Mayor Irving, beginning her second term in office, thanked residents for their continued support.
Irving congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Trustees, and
gave special thanks to Justice Charles Brown for his three decades of service.
Irving also thanked Trustee Avrum Golub for his efforts on behalf of the Village.
Afterwards, attendees enjoyed cake and refreshments.
2010 Blessing of the Fleet
Image: Alan Pearlman
Bill Raisch (in blue under the flag) put in lots of effort coordinating the event.
The 2010 Blessing of the Fleet took place in Northport Harbor on Saturday, June 12.
This very special annual celebration for our maritime community is coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Generally over 100 vessels have participated in the "parade" each year for blessings by clergy and
recognition by elected officials.
Officials in attendance included Asharoken Mayor Patricia Irving, Northport Deputy Mayor Henry Tobin, and Northport Trustee Damon McMullen. Mayor Irving commented: "The Blessing of the Fleet is a great community event that
kicks off safe boating season each year. Many thanks to Bill Raisch, who put a tremendous amount of work into this and did a
wonderful job coordinating this for all." Mr. Raisch also serves as the Chairman of Asharoken's Emergency Planning Committee.
Image: Alan Pearlman
Asharoken Mayor Irving watches as the Asharoken Police boat participates in the flotilla.
Asharoken Officials Participate in 2010 Memorial Day Events
Photo: Richard Valeo
From left: Trustee Elefante, Mayor Irving, and Deputy Mayor Masterson march in the Northport Memorial Day Parade.
The 2010 Northport Memorial Day Parade was held Monday, May 31. It began at the William Brosnan School on Laurel Avenue (opposite the library), then proceeded north on Laurel Avenue and west down Main Street, ending at Northport Village Park where a ceremony was held. Mayor Irving, Deputy Mayor Masterson and Trustee John Elefante marched, representing Asharoken.
The 2010 Huntington Memorial Day Parade kicked off at 11:30am. Sponsored by the Huntington American Legion Post 360, The parade began at the Big H Shopping Center, proceeded north on New York Avenue, and ended at the reviewing stand on Main Street. Mayor Irving marched; Asharoken resident/appointed Village Official Heidi Hayden was the parade coordinator.
OUR 2009 ACTIVITIES:
Santa Visits Asharoken
Annual Holiday Party
Blood Drive
Coastal Cleanup
Cow Harbor Day and Parade
Greenlawn Fire Department Parade
Pot Luck Dinner
Independence Day
Eaton's Neck 4th of July Parade
Memorial Day
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.
Coastal 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 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:
Santa Visits Asharoken
Annual Holiday Party
Blood Drive
Coastal Cleanup
Cow Harbor Day and Parade
Pot Luck Dinner
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 Coastal Cleanup Day:
Asharoken's support of 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.
