5K Run/Walk Draws More Than 150 Participants on Veterans Day Weekend

The Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in Islandia hosted its 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk on November 10, drawing over 100 runners from Long Island during Veterans Day weekend. Proceeds from the event went to benefit local  war veterans.

Following the race, runners and spectators enjoyed a BBQ featuring hamburgers and hot dogs. Prizes were awarded to the top finishers, and a special giveaway included tickets to the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.

Fun Run Top Finishers:

Joshua Mazariegos
(1 minute, 26.37 seconds)
Jackson Tuhey
(1 minute, 30.18 seconds)
Jonathan Tuhey
(1 minute, 32.08 seconds)

5K Top Three Men Finishers:

Felipe Garcia
(17 minutes, 12.06 seconds)
Benjamin Vallone
(18 minutes, 59.94 seconds)
Aaron Lugo
(19 minutes, 28.91 seconds)

5K Top Three Women Finishers:

Yanira Beltre
(26 minutes, 2.55 seconds)
Melodie Nutting
(26 minutes, 21.28 seconds)
Ailien Van
(26 minutes, 31.87 seconds)

 

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Village Starts Pilot Pickleball Program at Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School

Pictured with the students from Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School are (back row, left to right): Village Pickleball Group Member Jeanette Aviles, USA Pickleball Ambassador Robert J.W. Wu, Andrew T. Morrow Physical Education Teacher Kevin Gaussaint, Trustee Victor Montanez III, Deputy Mayor Tom Annicaro, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kim Davis, Village Pickleball Group Member John Aviles, Andrew T. Morrow Teacher Shannon Johnson, Mayor Dorman, School Principal Dr. Neema Coker, and Village Manager Gerry Peters.
Pictured with the students from Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School are (back row, left to right): Village Pickleball Group Member Jeanette Aviles, USA Pickleball Ambassador Robert J.W. Wu, Andrew T. Morrow Physical Education Teacher Kevin Gaussaint, Trustee Victor Montanez III, Deputy Mayor Tom Annicaro, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kim Davis, Village Pickleball Group Member John Aviles, Andrew T. Morrow Teacher Shannon Johnson, Mayor Dorman, School Principal Dr. Neema Coker, and Village Manager Gerry Peters.

Village officials came to Andrew T. Morrow Elementary School on November 12 to give the students the opportunity to learn about the sport of pickleball as part of a Village pilot program. Paddles, pickleballs and nets were provided to the students, courtesy of the Village. Students learned about the rules of the game, how to serve and the importance of hand-eye coordination.

The Village looks to introduce the program to other local schools in Islandia.

Village Recognizes Service During Veterans Day Ceremony

Mayor Dorman (seventh from right) is joined by members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in front of the Veterans Memorial during the Village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 9.
Mayor Dorman (seventh from right) is joined by members of the Col. Francis S. Midura Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12144 in front of the Veterans Memorial during the Village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 9.

The Village of Islandia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Triangle on November 9. Mayor Dorman was joined by village board members and local veterans to honor those who have served and continue to serve in the armed forces. An invocation was delivered by Islandia’s VFW Post Chaplain, Tom Brauner.

Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament Raises $14,000 for United Veterans Beacon House

Pictured (left to right): Mayor Dorman; Islandia resident Jeanette Aviles, Trustee Victor Montanez III, and Islandia residents Cathy Sciacca and Anna Triebwasser, organizers of the Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament; United Veterans Beacon House President/CEO Frank Amalfi tano; and Trustees Raymond Bush and Patty Peters.
Pictured (left to right): Mayor Dorman; Islandia resident Jeanette Aviles, Trustee Victor Montanez III, and Islandia residents Cathy Sciacca and Anna Triebwasser, organizers of the Bridges of Hope Pickleball Tournament; United Veterans Beacon House President/CEO Frank Amalfi tano; and Trustees Raymond Bush and Patty Peters.

The Village of Islandia held a special ceremony at its pickleball courts on October 26 to announce that it raised $14,000 for United Veterans Beacon House (UVBH) from its Bridges of Hope pickleball tournament, in which 24 teams took part on September 7. Mayor Dorman presented the check to UVBH President/CEO Frank Amalfi tano during the ceremony.

Over 750 Residents Come Out For Pumpkinfest 2024

Pumpkinfest 2024

The sun was out and the weather was warm for the Village’s Pumpkinfest 2024, which took place on October 19 at the Memorial Recreation Field. Children were treated to pumpkin picking and pumpkin design stations, music, hot apple cider, soda, water and trick-or-treat bags. There was also a blueberry pie eating contest and a costume contest, as well as a raffle for a flatscreen TV.

 

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