By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point.
The hustle and bustle of June is slowly coming to a close. Happiness to Lisa and Robert on their nuptials. Lisa was a beautiful bride at the First Reformed Church.
Parents of the bride, Penny and Frank Hes, were very happy and a lovely reception was held at the Knights of Columbus in New Hyde Park.
Congratulations to Maria and Bentley Coffey on their marriage and to Michael Sottolano on his high school graduation.
Happy birthday to Ann Schenk and happy July birthday to Alice Nagasawa, Blas Hernandez, John Martin, Lorraine Artinger, Robert Stahl, Pearl Ryan, Randy Catterson, Tyler Masone, Ted Parente, Erica Freier, Adam Perticare, Samantha Parente, Diane Tucker, Connie Kastros, Ruth Barclay, Ella Plitt, John Demarais, Michael Bateman, Ralph Rios, Carol LaGrasse, Richard Moore.
Happy Anniversary to Nancy and Don Moss, Karen and Jonathan Trager, Christian and Robert Michaud, Suzanne and Walter Cummings.
First Reformed Church has a Mommy and Me program and a Playgroup. Non-profit, reasonable rates, you can join anytime. Not a program for Moms only — dads, grandparents and guardians are welcome.
Summer Day Camp will be at St. Paul’s Episcopal School, offering creative arts & crafts, picnics, private pool, field trips, sports, science & computer club and tutoring in language arts and math. Ages 3-14, free snack and beverages. Camp hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early arrival available. Registration fee: $50 (non refundable). Camp fee: $139 per week (1 week minimum), $100 per week, half days (2 weeks minimum). Intensive tutoring also available.
At MacNeil Park, 5th Avenue & College Place, Sunday, July 1: The Little Brass Band of the Americana Band. Sunday, July 8: The Roadsters. Sunday, July 15: Blue Sky with Cathy Rose. Sunday July 22: The Something Special Orchestra. Concerts will be canceled in case of rain. Children’s programs by the Park House include “Clowning Around,” “The Mystery of the Great Blue Heron Mars,” “Big Ideas for Little People,” “ Read a Book,” “Cinderella,” and a puppet-making workshop. Call 520-5900 for more details.
Diocesan Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration at St. Joseph Bellamine, 56-15 213 St. Bayside, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., Bishop Daily presiding. Please call parish office to make reservations 746-7730.
St. Agnes Academic School, 13-20 124th St., is offering a series of seven high school entrance exam prep classes for girls and boys beginning Tuesday, Sept. 20. For information or an application, please call 718-353-6276, Ext. 18.
Winifred Herlihy has volunteered to offer her services for the program of English as a second Language. Call Holy Trinity for more information 746-7730.
I am still anxiously awaiting the College Point Airship Park. I went on a blimp ride in Las Vegas when I was there last and it was the most exciting ride I ever took. It is an entirely different perspective watching the panorama from the airship. The tourists would love them!
Congratulations to District Attorney Richard Brown on his 10th year anniversary. He is right in line with the 10th year Anniversary of the College Point Security Patrol. We both strive to keep the borough safe.
There are positions available for the USTA for youngsters who are interested in working in the press room. These youngsters must be available from Aug. 20 through Sept. 9. If you know of anyone interested, please have them contact the Community Board Office, 359-2800.
Congratulations to Eric McIntyre who made his Communion and looked very handsome in his black suit and red tie. He was also very proud to be chosen to bring up one of the gifts. Of course his brother Brian can’t wait for his turn to come.
