We missed a hurricane, but we got the chilled days of high tides, wind and rain instead. Now October is hot and sunny and even though the daylight is fading, people in the Channel are enjoying being outdoors as much as possible.
First things first. When I am wrong, I am wrong. So this week I owe an apology to the BCAC and to Rick Guttieri. Rick was kind enough to send me information about last week’s golf outing at Forest Park for inclusion in the paper. And I blew it. Don’t know if I mislabeled, or lost it in a pile of other emails, but it frankly doesn’t matter. It didn’t go in. As I said, when I am wrong, I am wrong and say so. So I apologize to the parties above. I hope the event was still a tremendous success. Every day I do everything I can to support any endeavor I am committed to, especially when it comes to Broad Channel. But this time, I missed it.
P.S. Please feel free at any time to call or send me an email poke in the ribs, if you haven’t seen something you sent me in the paper. I will do whatever I can to correct that. Thanks.
On Oct. 17, you can help put a turkey on the table for our veterans and have a great time doing it. How? By coming out to the Penny Social at the VFW. Doors open at 6 p.m. and raffle calling starts at 7 p.m. There will be Early Bird specials, door prizes and 50/50s. Refreshments are available and the raffle prizes are fantastic. If you want to reserve a table, call Liz at 646-744-9230 now. VFW Prince-Wynn Post 260 is located on Shad Creek Road, just off Cross Bay Boulevard. But you don’t have to be from Broad Channel to come and enjoy these things. Be adventurous, cross a bridge and have some fun. Proceeds from this event will go to providing Thanksgiving dinner for the disabled veterans of St. Albans medical center, and support future events for our vets.
If you are still quietly wondering what a Penny Social is, Middelfieldma.net defines it as “a benefit auction with a raffle twist. You buy 2-part tickets at the door and use them to bid on items that you like. That’s the auction. Your tickets and everyone else’s are put in a basket and the winning ticket is pulled out at random.” It is sometimes also called a silent auction or a Chinese auction (no idea why). Of course, if it is happening in the Channel, it is also defined as “fun.”
St. Virgilius is having a birthday and our town will be celebrating it this weekend. Happy 100, St. V! A special highlight will be Virgilius: A Play by Roberta Nobleman. Nobleman is an author and actress who has written a short play on the person of St. Virgilius. The first part will deal with the Irish roots of the saint, then his Benedictine experience and his ministry as bishop. The final part will deal with the Church of St. Virgilius in Broad Channel. Fittingly, she will perform the play in St. Virgilius RC Church, following the 4 p.m. Mass on Oct. 17, and the 10 a.m. Mass on Oct 18. The production is free, so please feel free to invite friends, neighbors and family to attend.
“We will shorten the homily (during Mass) so as not to run too long,” Father Richie said. There will be a special Mass and reunion at 12 noon on Oct. 18, to celebrate the 100th anniversary. Afterwards there will be a big party at the American Legion Hall. It promises to be a grand celebration. For tickets call 718-634-8229.
A video history of St. Virgilius will be shown at the anniversary reception. During November, the video, prepared by Sister Ann, will be shown in the church. Don’t miss this big birthday. You’ll only have to wait another 100 years.
Many thanks to all who came out for the Chili Cook-Off and the Music Festival at the VFW last Saturday. The day was gorgeous and a lot took place in the Post’s backyard. Many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this event happen. All proceeds go to the New York Families of Autistic Children Foundation.
Congratulations to Fred and Barbara Toborg of East 6th Road on the birth of their beautiful granddaughter Amy! Amy, mom and dad live in Germany.
Pete Mahon had the perfect title, “Broad Channel +1,” to relay the arrival of Liam Frank Bassetti on West 12th Road. He is welcomed by happy parents Donna and Frank Bassetti and his big sister, Allison.
Next weekend, it’s flowers and frights in Broad Channel, as on Oct. 24, BC joins the Daffodil Project. As Judy Zack of the BC Civic’s Beautification Committee explains, “In the fall of 2001, as all New Yorkers were grieving in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Dutch bulb supplier Hans van Waardenburg shipped one million daffodil bulbs to New York 4 Parks in remembrance of the victims of 9/11. That fall, more than 10,000 volunteers came out to plant daffodil bulbs all over the city and since then, daffodils have been named the city’s official flower. Today, the initiative and spirit still remain strong and it is one of the largest volunteer efforts in the city.”
The Beautification Committee has received a large amount of bulbs and will be distributing them starting at 9 a.m. This is open to everyone.
“We need volunteers, we want volunteers - neighbors and friends – to plant these beautiful daffodil bulbs in the tree pits along Cross Bay Boulevard,” Judy says. Join the Bulb Brigade on the Cross Bay median. Bring your gloves and spades and help make BC beautiful.
On Oct. 24, the American Legion is throwing its 3rd Annual Halloween Party from 8 to midnight. These events are always a riot of colorful characters, costumes, great music, food and fun. There will be prizes for best costumes and there are some serious creative contenders.
Get your tickets now by calling Carol: 917-930-0546, Karen: 347-306-4851 or Margaret Mary: 718-634-4206.
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