Food Fair & Chinese Auction Resounding Success!

The first annual Scholarship Fundraiser was held April 19, 2009 at the Sound Beach Firehouse. The well attended event was made possible by the generous support and participation of the following establishments, groups and individuals. The Sound Beach Civic Association would like to thank:

• The students and staff of the Rocky Point School District who donated their time and talent to entertain us.
  
  We are grateful for the enthusiastic support of Dr. Carla D’Ambrosio, Superintendent of Schools. Amy Schecher, Secondary Music Department Chairperson and Music Director, worked hard in preparing the music program and, along with Kelly Beery and Nicholas Butcher, performed with the students. The very talented students were Cassie Jonaitis, Amelia Kelly, and Melinda Tascarella in the flute ensemble; Matthew Colli, Robert Giordano, Taycan Hoban, Okan Kazdal, and James Leonard in the jazz combo; and Alyssa Balint, Troy Esterbrook, Nicolette Galante, Justin O’Brien, and Nicole Reinhard in the string ensemble.
  

• The following establishments who generously provided the fabulous “tastes.”
  
  In Sound Beach: Antonio’s Catering (Antonio’s Butcher), CaraMia Pizzeria and Restaurant, George’s Kitchen, Great Wall Restaurant, Hartlin Inn, Sal Anthony’s Pizzeria and Restaurant
  
  In Miller Place: Fusilli Pizzeria-Ristorante, Gio’s Restaurant, La Casa Ristorante, Ruby Tuesday, Tuscany Gourmet Market
  
  In Mt. Sinai: Land and Sea Seafood Restaurant
  
  In Rocky Point: CP La Manno’s, J & R’s Steakhouse, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Sea Basin Restaurant,
  Tilda’s Bake Shop
  
  Beverages courtesy of: Handy Pantry and Sunny Deli, Sound Beach; Starbucks and Stop & Shop, Miller Place; and Thrifty Beverage, Rocky Point
  
  

• The following vendors who donated the great prizes:
  
  In Sound Beach: Anthony Scott Salon, Echo Optical, Matt’s One Stop, North Country Wines,
  Pern Editorial Services, Sound Beach Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary
  
  In Miller Place: Applebee’s, Ashford Photo, Better on A Bagel, Body Shop, Dee-Jo’s More Than Pets,
  Don Quijote Restaurant, Embroidery World, Ging’s Nursery, Lola’s Gift Shop, Margaret’s Florist,
  Powerhouse Gym, Shade Shop, SuperCuts, Sweet Creations, True Value Hardware
  
  In Mount Sinai: Carry-All Wine, Sidewalk Alley
  
  In Port Jefferson Station: Agway
  
  In Rocky Point: Back to Basics, Brian’s Aquarium, Brooklyn Bagels, Domino’s Pizza, Flowers on
  Broadway, Great Lengths, Gyro Palace Café, J & R’s Steak House, Pompei Restaurant-Pizzeria,
  Rocky Point Townhouse, Waldbaum’s
  
  In Wading River: Michael Anthony’s Catering

• The following who donated seed money to get the event off the ground:
  
  A.M. Sutton Associates and Sound Beach Music of Miller Place; Dr. Lawrence Fuchs, Inge Goldstein, John and Gloriann McKeon, and Betty and Jimmy Theodorou of Sound Beach; The Rocky Point Civic Association; Frances Andersen of Round Rock, Texas; Vittoria Vetrugno of Milan, Italy; and the many who gave to the “Just A Dollar” campaign.
  
  
• The volunteers who donated their time and talent:
  
  Linda Hartig, Linda Sarich, and Drew Streeff of Hartlin Inn who helped with ticket sales; the Sound Beach Fire Department which allowed us the use of the room; Jo Ann Comito of www.greatbydesign.com who helped with the advertising; and, of course, all the volunteers and all who attended helped make it all possible.

Attention High School Seniors
Two $1,000 Scholarships Available
Application Deadline Extended to 5/15/2009

The Sound Beach Civic Association will award two $1,000 scholarships to eligible Sound Beach students: one from the Rocky Point School District and one from the Miller Place School District. If you are a high school senior who is a Sound Beach resident and want help with your college expenses, you can apply for this scholarship.

Click here to download an application form.
Deadline for submission extended to May 15, 2009.