Irma Avenue

Alper’s Hardware will host its annual Alper’s Karmacue on Irma Avenue (off Main Street) Sunday, Oct. 18th, from noon to 4 p.m., offering a day of food, music and community fun.

The event, which draws residents and restaurants, features a cook-off, live music, crafts, and more. All profits from Alper's Karmacue benefit the Port Washington Community Chest, a nonprofit organization supporting local charities that serve approximately 7,000 residents.

The festival’s centerpiece is the Cook-Off, where local amateur BBQ teams compete for two titles: “People’s Choice,” voted on by attendees, and the “Cook-Off at Karmacue Champion,” selected by a panel of expert judges. Participation in the cook-off is open to the public; interested teams can email Adam Novick at <a href="https://alpersevents.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">alpersevents@gmail.com</a>.

This year’s festival will feature popular local food vendors and organizations, including Yummy Gyro, Smusht, Ralph’s Italian Ices, Carlo's Pizza, PW Meat Center, Soulshine Art Studio, Bach2Rock Music school, Chuck Idol, and HatTrixx are all contributing to this day's fun.&nbsp;

Come on down to Alper’s Karmacue, a truly wonderful event for our community,” said Bobby Keller, executive director of the Community Chest. “Whether you are a BBQ enthusiast or just want to try some delicious food, there is something for everyone.”

The Port Washington Community Chest raises funds for programs supporting seniors, children, teenagers, and others in need. For more information, visit <a href="https://portchest.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">portchest.org</a> or call (516) 767-2121.

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Alper’s Karmacue Festival brings BBQ, music, family fun to Port

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5th Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival - Sunday, September 27th • 11am - 4pm&nbsp;
Cove Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy a fun-filled day with the family at our 5th Annual Fall Family Festival; a free community event at the spacious &amp; beautiful grounds of the YMCA at Glen Cove.
Visit many local vendors &amp; participating organizations while enjoying free family activities, including giant inflatables, free carnival games &amp; prizes, airbrush body art, a pumpkin patch, live performances, Touch-a-Truck vehicles and more!&nbsp;
•&nbsp;Where: YMCA at Glen Cove, 125 Dosoris Lane•&nbsp;When: Sunday, September 27 • 11am–4pm •&nbsp;Parking: At the YMCA and across Dosoris Lane at Glen Cove High School. • Special&nbsp;Guests:&nbsp;Enjoy live performances by <a href="https://ohmanballet.org/new-york-dance-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New York Dance Theatre</a> and <a href="https://jazzhandschildrenstheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jazz Hands Children's Theatre</a> during the festival. •&nbsp;Admission: FREE! • Fall Festival Event Page:&nbsp; <a href="https://GlenCoveChamber.org/FallFestival?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3b1BZMThwMVFnazQ3QUlQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHifKiFQllvOnuH-nHA01Ezh0DBAPHmWBa_Fx2qabvfA7ZeCeERSKwUv1w7JA_aem_e2yp1hwFPDZmFYYStVI51A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/FallFestival</a>
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~ 2026 Fall Family Festival Highlights:
• Free Giant Inflatables • Free Carnival Games and Prizes • Free Touch-a-Truck Featuring Police, Fire and EMS vehicles • Free 360 Photo booth • Music &amp; Live Dance Performances • Pumpkin Patch &amp; Pumpkin Decorating • Activities &amp; Entertainment for all ages
~ Advance Raffle Tickets Available: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FGlenCoveChamber.org%2FRaffle%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3b1BZMThwMVFnazQ3QUlQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHifKiFQllvOnuH-nHA01Ezh0DBAPHmWBa_Fx2qabvfA7ZeCeERSKwUv1w7JA_aem_e2yp1hwFPDZmFYYStVI51A&amp;h=AUBXIJaEsIZ15PBlirJPvxayhEuxlf1szKXIn6N2YYB7GND6cSZH4h2Ys9WVMIwXQYuSdJ-JKCSRpcD9tLZq1enpib_difbKxjC8MyrF1_JXGuBluiviOd9JOVatK561KejqoCt9Yp6dmZvB&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCtn1lptxsayfReuxHaS5GxcjdMhFnnGe2dGYkg6iJjBsorCcNeu4fRclKffLb4R0R8VtssfVSQQiK2prnFRfn2QcKJc1nQc15l1kW2n-U81Qkyxosi9geYWQwM1Rheu6lTrvG2qfCqhaBI7d4DJ4mI3LXwXQ3XtNo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/Raffle</a>
~ Vendor&nbsp;&amp; Participating Organization&nbsp;Booth&nbsp;Spaces Available:&nbsp;Register Online To become A Festival Vendor or Festival Sponsor at <a href="https://GlenCoveChamber.org/FallFestival?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3b1BZMThwMVFnazQ3QUlQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhbegiy1SINOu4ywYJhpSOaf0owMLOYvvgBGxiBWFC-R5N9iwTAyhr-iQ_AD_aem_ffPvgdTt37IfmbBN1LXzgw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GlenCoveChamber.org/FallFestival</a>
Chamber&nbsp;members and local businesses are invited to participate by reserving a&nbsp;vendor table or booth, or by supporting the event as a sponsor. A&nbsp;variety of sponsorship opportunities are available to accommodate&nbsp;businesses and organizations of all sizes.
For more information, call the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce at 516-676-6666 or email info@glencovechamber.org.

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5th Annual Glen Cove Fall Family Festival - Sunday, September 27th • 11am - 4pm

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Friends Academy Invites Surrounding Communities to Celebrate 150 Years at Historic Fall Fair on October 3

New: Food Trucks! Grit Ninja! Permanent Jewelry! Petting Zoo!
LOCUST VALLEY, NEW YORK — Open to everyone, the annual Fall Fair at Friends Academy promises adults and children of all ages a spectacular day of family fun, thrilling rides, diverse culinary offerings, and spirited athletic events on the school’s 65-acre campus.
Held October 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the cherished tradition takes on even greater meaning this year as Friends celebrates its historic 150th anniversary.&nbsp;
The carnival portion of the Fall Fair will feature games and rides such as the Zipper, Super Slide, Cliffhanger, Tornado, Happy Swing, Dizzy Dragon, and Round-Up. Ride bracelets will be available for purchase at the Fair or on Friends Academy’s website: <a href="https://www.friendsacademy.org/the-latest/school-events/fall-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.friendsacademy.org/the-latest/school-events/fall-fair</a>.
This year’s Fall Fair features an expanded and exciting lineup of food trucks and booths serving something for every appetite. Guests can enjoy empanadas, BBQ, ice cream, Italian-inspired favorites, Gourmasian, and Caribbean cuisine, as well as classic treats from the Quaker Baker, Friends Fries, and Quenchers.
Throughout the day, families can explore a wide variety of activities, including a free petting zoo and Grit Ninja Obstacle Course. There will also be face painting, a photo booth, airbrush T-shirts and hats, permanent jewelry, henna artistry, hair tinsel, candy sushi, trading cards, and more.&nbsp;
While laughter fills the air at the carnival, the Friends Academy girls’ field hockey team will face North Shore High School at 1 p.m. on the Turf Field behind the school. At 3 p.m., the Friends Academy boys’ soccer team will host Clarke High School on the Turf Field.&nbsp;
On October 3, Friends Academy will also honor the memory of Brian Hom, a track star who was a member of the Class of 2011 and tragically died in a car accident during the spring of his senior year.&nbsp;
The 15th annual Brian Hom Memorial Run &amp; Walk will be held on campus at 8:30 a.m.; this event requires advanced registration and proceeds will benefit the Brian James Hom Scholarship. Established in the spring of 2011, the scholarship honors Friends Academy students who embody Brian’s innate generosity, personal warmth, wonderful sense of humor, and live by his motto, “I am the me I choose to be.”&nbsp;
The Fall Fair will be held rain or shine. For more information, or to register for the Memorial Run &amp; Walk, please visit the Friends Academy website: <a href="https://www.friendsacademy.org/the-latest/school-events/fall-fair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.friendsacademy.org/the-latest/school-events/fall-fair</a>

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