On Saturday, in spite of the cloudy and misty weather in the morning, the "movers and shakers" of the New Hyde Park Annual Street Fair stood firm and decided to go ahead with the fair and it was a good call. By an hour after the fair opened, the sun was shining and it was warming up and people were flocking into the fair area that stretched from New Hyde Park Road, on Jericho Turnpike, past Lakeville Road.

Quite a few vendors cancelled, but many just arrived, with no notice, so that the vacancies were not even noticed.

All in all, it was one of the most successful fairs and a low bow to the main coordinator Janet Bevers, who worked very hard to make sure the entire day was a success, and it was. (More Fair pictures next week)

The next day was picture perfect, sunny but not too hot. The organizers of the Fair of the Willistons, the Chamber of Commerce of The Williston's, along with the Village of Williston Park, worked very hard to secure all their vendors and all their events geared toward the children.

Chamber President Maura Clancy opened the fair by calling on some of the members of a Marine National Guard Unit who came forward with the colors and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. It was a very impressive opening, and directly after the streets flooded with lots and lots of both residents and visitors just having a great time, strolling up and down Hillside Avenue from Willis Avenue to just before the railroad tracks.

A Harvest and Craft Festival was held, as part of the fair, and everyone had an opportunity to bring their finest crafts to be judged and the winner was announced during the fair. Al Mayce displayed his offering, which he entitled "Emporium." It was a miniature dry goods store, complete with everything possible in it, including a miniature clock. It was very unique and beautiful.

Both fairs were extremely successful and gave all those in attendance a great jump on the upcoming holidays shopping.