On Friday evening, December 8, the Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) celebrated the Holiday Season with the lighting of a Christmas Tree on New Hyde Park Road. Staff from the Village of Garden City Volunteer Fire Department, Police Department, and Parks and Recreation contributed to a safe, fun event for all the children and neighbors who attended the annual event. Program MC Sal Nastasi provided a wonderful set of Christmas music, which was complemented by the lovely and talented performers of Broadway Bound, under the direction of owner Debbie Tavernese.
The WPOA thanks its Tree Lighting Committee chairperson, Vice President RoseAnn Vernice, and Director Maureen Dellacona, who were ably assisted by the WPOA’s Student Ambassador Mark Michon. Special appreciation also goes to the Town of Hempstead for providing its showmobile, a perfect stage for the young entertainers, and to the Parks and Recreation Department and Supervisor Steve Espey for making sure the Christmas tree went on! The WPOA welcomed our returning guests: State Assemblyman Ed Ra, Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaeffer, Chamber of Commerce Director John Wilton, Western Section Board of Trustees members Bob Bolebruch and Stephen Makrinos, as well as Central Trustee Theresa Trouve, and Eastern Trustees John Delaney and Mark Hyer, who provided support to make this event a success.
Finally, thank you, Santa Claus, for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us and for bringing your assistants from the Volunteer Fire Department who coordinated the logistics for such a distinguished guest. See you next year!
