Wednesday, May 9, 2012
How many spots in Port Washington does your family enjoy, thanks to efforts spearheaded by Blumenfeld?
As highlighted Monday, the influences of Myron Blumenfeld resonate throughout town. This much was evident when he was honored by The Community Chest of Port Washington as Citizen of the Year. Walk along on Main Street, and you'll happen upon Blumenfeld Park. Strollers along Bay Walk – a portion of which was once a municipal parking lot – can enjoy the view of Manhasset Bay, thanks to the efforts of Blumenfeld and others. He is credited with planting most of the trees on Port Washington Boulevard, Main Street and Shore Road, according to Residents for A More Beautiful Port Washington, a group that he helped found. In working with Residents and other groups and individuals, Blumenfeld was a driving force in battling the building of an …
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Blumenfeld Family Park
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Port Washington Public Library
1 Library Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Stannards Brook Park
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Mike Blumenfeld was honored for his many contributions to Port Washington.
Around town, Myron "Mike" Blumenfeld is known as a “nudge,” a “curmudgeon.” But he’s also considered Port Washington’s “environmental conscious,” a “catalyst for change,” and a “generous” man who “doesn’t see something that needs fixing,” but rather someone who “sees the finished product." In other words, a visionary. In what he laughingly referred to as his eulogy, Mike Blumenfeld was honored Monday as the Community Chest of Port Washington’s Citizen of the Year 2011. The event at Port Washington Public Library was standing-room only. Blumenfeld was recognized for a lifetime of outstanding volunteer service. A Port Washington resident since 1965, Blumenfeld is known for his environmental contributions – many of Port’s local parks and …
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Port Washington Public Library
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Community Chest of Port Washington
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Grants can range from $1,000 - $45,000.
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Wednesday, February 15
If your organization is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 charitable organization that provides services to the Port Washington community, it may be eligible for a grant from the Community Chest of Port Washington. According to the Community Chest, grant funds can provide general operating support or specific program support but cannot be used for capital items. Previous grants have ranged from $1,000 to $45,000. The total amount of money the Community Chest can allocate in grants is based on the amount of money it raises in its annual fundraising campaign – check out the “Red Feather” in front of the Community Chest building and Train Station to see how much has been raised. Grant applications are available online request an application by …
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
The big race is just weeks away.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Thanksgiving Day Run, affectionally called the "Turkey Trot," is on for Nov. 24. More than 2,200 athletes are expected to participate. With the race just weeks away, the Port Washington Community Chest, which organizes the event, held a sponsor breakfast Thursday morning. The race – a five mile course through Port – is the biggest annual fundraiser for the Community Chest, which raise funds for distribution to local charities dedicated to improving people’s lives. To register, visit www.PortChest.org, where you can download an application and mail in. Or register online at www.Active.com. The price of advance registrations (received by Nov. 21) is $35 for adults and $25 for youngsters 18 years old and under. “Run Day” registrations …
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The kayak run supports Community Chest of Port Washington.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Here's a chance to enjoy a great workout, explore Manhasset Bay and support local charities. It's the annual Manhasset Bay Kayak Run, and this year it will be held on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m at the Town Dock. Sponsored by the Community Chest of Port Washington, this outing is open to all, and it features check points along the way to qualify for prizes. Open to people of all skill levels, the kayak run is a family event, rather than a race. This year's course will be more than six miles, but there is no requirement to complete it. In fact, you can kayak as much as you like. The kayak run is limited to human powered kayaks of all sizes and shapes. Participant can bring their own or rent one at a reduced rate from Atlantic Outfitters. To sign up, …
Monday, May 24, 2010
Veteran Port Washington non-profit professional Julie Harnick assumes leadership role.
The civic group that brings Port Washington such signature community events as the Turkey Trot and the Manhasset Bay Kayak Run recently tapped Julie Harnick, a veteran of several Port Washington non-profits, as its executive director. A Port institution since 1949, the Community Chest of Port Washington provides services and funds to 21 non-profit organizations in town. Harnick she said believes that the Community Chest has the potential to expand its outreach and to energize a new base of supporters in town. "It could be something spectacular for Port," Harnick said. "I see the Community Chest as the hub of Port Washington's approach to helping its community members, so all of the coat drives, all of the gift drives, we may not run, but …
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Community Chest of Port Washington grant applications are due on or before March 26.
The Community Chest of Port Washington is now accepting grant applications from non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that provide social, health or educational services to the community of Port Washington. Grant applications are due on or before Friday, March 26. Today, the Community Chest supports more than 20 organizations that help Port Washington residents. "We invite organizations to apply for a Community Chest grant to help support their programs in Port Washington," Community Chest President Richard Strautman said. "In these times of great need, the Community Chest is here for the people of Port to support vital programs and organizations." The grant applications are evaluated by the Community Chest Budget and …
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Steve Kaplan
7:42 pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
1 (ONE) but the one is PORT WASHINGTON. All of Port has seen the skill and devotion of Myron. He has influenced all of Port and so many of those who have followed him and worked so hard to inhance our community. I am so grateful for Myron's friendship and support in helping many of us to have a place to call home for the enjoyment of our families. THANK YOU MYRON more ›