Kiwanis Korner

Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes and Legislator Dennis Dunne (both members of the Levittown Kiwanis Club), along with Kevin and Joann Regan Fire Commissioner and Levittown Kiwanian Joseph Bentivegna, Event Chair Susan Trenkle, firefighter Rus Greller, firefighter Sue Athenas, Kiwanis member Ken Auer, Regional Supervisor Parks Department Richard Weiss Jr., Fire Department Captain Scott Fisher, Fire Department Secretary John Gino, Levittown President Gary Crozier and Mike Ginch, visit the fire department's Smoke House at Levittown Community Pride Day.

Community Pride Day Goes on Despite Weather

Despite less than ideal weather conditions, the Levittown Kiwanis Club hosted its sixth annual Community Pride Day on Saturday, May 7.

The turnout was not what it has been in past years, when the wind was less and rain was not imminent but those who did attend had a great time. They enjoyed a jump castle, petting zoo, pony rides and the Levittown Fire Department's smoke house. They also took the opportunity to learn more about some community organizations, pick up some books and music given away by the Levittown Library and enjoy some refreshments and good company.

This event is made possible by a generous donation from the Levittown-Island Trees Youth Council.

Labels, Box Tops and Can Tabs Help Children

The Levittown Kiwanis Club collects soda/drink flip top tabs, Campbell soup labels and General Mills box tops. The labels and box tops go to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, which they redeem for a monetary amount. The soda tabs are given to the Nassau County Medical Center Burn Unit. This program is coordinated by club member Tom Mawn.

Anyone who has flip top tabs, Campbell soup labels or General Mills box tops that they would like to donate can drop them off at one of the club's Thursday night meetings at LaFocaccia Restaurant.

About Kiwanis

The Levittown Kiwanis Club is a very active part of the Levittown community. If you are interested in learning more about this philanthropic organization and the good works the club does come to a meeting. Guests are welcome to attend. Levittown Kiwanis meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at:

La Focaccia Restaurant, 70 East Village Green, Levittown, NY 11756. Telephone: 796-4461.

Upcoming Kiwanis Dates

Monday, May 30 - The Levittown Kiwanis Club will participate in the community's annual Memorial Day Parade, one of the largest parades on Long Island.

Sunday, June 19 -Levittown Kiwanis' 9th Annual Father's Day 5K Run/Walk. The race begins at 8 a.m. in the parking lot behind Tri-County Flea Market. Awards will be given to the top three male/female runners in each designated age group. There will be refreshments for runners after the race and raffle prizes to be given out during the award ceremony. Anyone who is interested in running in the race or being sponsor (with recognition on the T-shirt) can contact Kevin Regan at: 731-5016.

Terrific Kids Programs

Terrific Kids is a program that provides schools with a tool to reward students for special achievements that may otherwise go unnoticed. The Levittown Kiwanis Club has scheduled Terrific Kids Programs in each of the elementary and middle schools in the Levittown and Island Trees Districts for the current school year.

The following are the upcoming Terrific Kids Programs:

Wednesday 5/25 2:15 p.m. East Broadway School

Thursday 5/26 9:15 a.m. Salk Middle School

(Breakfast to honor all of this year's Salk Terrific Kids)

Thursday 5/26 1:15 p.m. Abbey Lane School

Wednesday 6/1 9:15 a.m. Northside School

Thursday 6/2 10 a.m. Lee Road School

Wednesday 6/8 9:30 a.m. Gardiners Avenue School

Tuesday 6/21 9:30 a.m. East Broadway School

Look for the Kiwanis Korner in the Levittown Tribune every week.