Enthusiasm is swelling in town as community organizations request space at the Safety Day kick off event to evidence their continued support of the Coalition For A Safer Manhasset. Fire and police departments will also be present.

The schedule of events will be as follows:

10 a.m. Al Sontag, former pitcher with Minnesota Twins.

Moon Bounce, face painting, popcorn, cookies and water for refreshments.

10:30 a.m. Opening ceremony with American Legion, Boy and Girl Scouts.

11 a.m. Unveiling of CSM Safety Logo and presentations of certificates by Jon Kaiman, town supervisor, Wayne Wink, town councilman and Munsey Park and Shelter Rock elementary school principals to children participating in the logo contest.

11:30 a.m. Entertainment by the "Senior Steppers" and Ms. NY '05 Senior America.

12 - 12:30 p.m. Visit by Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi.

1 p.m. Raffle drawing.

These events precede the Manhasset High School Homecoming Parade that will pass by for review before 1 p.m..

Total community involvement will provide entertainment for young and old alike and this is an event you will not want to miss. We are excited that Al Sontag, former pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, has offered to work with the children and he encourages them to bring their mitts. Children wearing their baseball uniforms would also be special attraction for the visitors. Cameras will no doubt be in abundance. Another treat will be the "Senior Steppers" performance and a visit by Ms. NY '05 Senior America. Our DJ Scott Hampton will provide some great music.

Manhasset's Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs will have tables and information to share. Community Care of Manhasset will distribute ID Kits for Children. Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department will be distributing coloring books depicting fire safety. The 6th Precinct Police and TNH Safety Commission will share a table and hand out information.

Channel 12, Manhasset Press and Newsday have been invited to report on the day's activities. Other officials invited to show their support of the campaign are: Police Commissioner Lawrence; Inspector Richard McGuire CO 6th Precinct Police; Lisanne Altman, Nassau County legislator; Peter Gerbasi, Nassau County Commissioner of Public Works; Ray Ribeiro, Nassau County DPW Traffic Engineer; Joanne McGarrey Nassau County Traffic Safety; Town Councilmen Thomas Dwyer, Angelo Ferrara, Fred Pollack, Robert Troiano; Gil Anderson, TNH Commissioner of Public Works; Thomas Tiernan, TNH Superintendent of Highways; Kathleen Seyfried and committee of TNH Traffic Safety Commission; Manhasset Park District Commissioners; all village mayors, school board of education.

Scouts, students as well as friends of the coalition will be volunteering in many capacities on Saturday. Anyone wishing to join the volunteer team is asked to call Seval LaRocca at 627-0534 or email at seval@optonline.net. Students will receive certificates for community service recognition.

The CSM event concludes with a tremendous raffle drawing boasting fantastic prizes donated by the majority of merchants on Plandome Road. A CSM logo magnet will be presented to every family that attends. This safety logo displayed on the car will stand as a symbol that the driver respects pedestrians and adheres to New York State traffic laws. Every merchant will receive the sticker portraying the same safety message. For questions or additional information please contact Katie Miller at 627-7509 or Sue Auriemma at 627-8618.