A Celebration of Pride in Port

The day’s events begins with the Annual Hall of Fame ceremony and breakfast, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. in Schreiber High School’s cafeteria. Each year, Schreiber alumni who excelled in one or more sport are honored. This year’s inductees are Steven Butcher (Class of 1982), Charles Hoffman (1982), Brandon Kurz (1998), Lindsay Levin (2003) and Richard Marra (1956).

The parade, which begins at 11:30, demonstrates tremendous community pride through participation by nearly every Port school and many local organizations. The parade starts at Main Street near Belleview Avenue and ends on Campus Drive. This year’s Grand Marshals are Carl Lalena and Jerry Rudnick, both of whom devote countless hours each year helping with many different organizations and events.

Soon after the parade ends on Campus Drive, Family Fun Day begins at 12:30 p.m. with various activities, including a homecoming football game at 1:30 p.m., halftime inductee ceremony and more. A luncheon honoring all senior citizens will be held in the Schreiber cafeteria starting at 12:30 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., the annual dinner dance kicks off at the Polish-American Hall. Kiwanis Club of Manhasset-Port Washington has been selected as the 2018 Community Honorees. The organization’s members are being recognized for their exceptional devotion to Pride in Port and the entire community. Dozens of local restaurants generously donate food for the cocktail hour and dinner. Entertainment features performances by Encore and there will be dozens of raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $35 per person at the Chamber of Commerce building, 329 Main Street (883-6566) or by calling 661-5360 or 883-6693. The event often sells out, but if there are still seats available, tickets can be purchased at the door for $40 per person.

The Pride in Port committee wishes to thank all of the sponsors for their generosity. Their donations help offset costs of the day’s events so more college scholarships can be awarded to graduating seniors at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Special thanks to Diamond Angel sponsors The Peter & Jeri Dejana Family Foundation and the Town of North Hempstead for their extensive and continuous generous support over the years. Golden Angel sponsor is Precision Work. Angel sponsor is Pierce Coach Lines. Benefactor sponsors are Anton Community Newspapers, Blank Slate Media, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District and The Zimbardi Family. Patron sponsors are Baker Air, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, New York State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso, S.F. Falconer’s Florist, Austin F. Knowles, Inc. Funeral Home, Maura Brothers and the Port Washington Fire Department. Friends are Anthony’s World of Floors, Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Delux Transportation, Lion’s Club of Port Washington, Polish-American Cultural Association, Port Washington Police Benevolent Association, Roslyn Savings Bank – a Division of NYCB and Wright Music. Supporters are Jim and Nancy Cowles, Craft Beer Cellar, Kenneth S. Magida, Esq., Parent Resource Center, Port Washington Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes, Order Sons of Italy in America John M. Marino No. 1389, Sullivan’s Quay and Zelik Ziegelbaum. Contributors are Crazy Cakes and Joy Products.

Visit the Pride in Port group Facebook page or call 883-6566 for more information.

(Pictured in photo are representatives of the Pride in Port committee and sponsors at Landmark Park.)

Front row, from left: Weber HSA’s Mat Lanfant, Committee Co-Chair Fred Pollack, County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Committee Co-Chair Barbara Faticone, Karen DeLillo and Mariann Dalimonte.

Back row, from left: Rob Ziegelbaum, Parade Grand Marshal Jerry Rudnick, Pam McDonough, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbie Polay, Leon Jankowski and Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty’s Bonnie Doran.