Framework - Farmingville Residents Association, Inc.

FALL ISSUE
September, 2013
Vol. lI1, Issue 1
Framework
A Community Newsletter published periodically by
the Farmingville Residents Association, Inc.
Our Mission
FALL FLEA MARKET
A BIG SUCCESS!
To improve and develop
community relations for
a Unified Farmingville
Our Goals
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Improve
communication
between all residents
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Learn to be
a good neighbor
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Understand and respect
cultural differences
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Enhance the
Beautification of
Farmingville
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Have an
Understanding of
Brookhaven Town Codes
Marisa Pizza
Jim Stratford
Mike Underhill
O
ur Fall Flea Market on September
8 was the best ever! (That’s what you
told us!) We were almost at capacity,
with over 30 vendors, and lots of shoppers.
It was a great day, with spectacular
weather.
We had a lot of new vendors at this
market, including framed art, woodcrafts, Pampered Chef, Tupperware,
fondue, and much more. Of course,
our loyal vendors were there, too! FRA
had popcorn and cold water for sale, as
well as fall chrysanthemums.
We had some unique moments. One
shopper actually purchased a bracelet
from the arm of our very own Marisa!
Another wanted to buy “Scary”, our
FRA t-shirt-clad scarecrow mascot. As
tempted as we were, we had to say,
“Noooo, not scary!”
Farmingville Residents
Association, Inc.
PO Box 302
Farmingville, NY 11738
631-880-7996
This was our 3rd Flea Market at this
new location, corner of Horseblock
Road and Woodycrest Drive, and we
seem to have found a home here. It is
a very visible spot, with easy access for
both vendors and shoppers, and plenty
of parking. Being right across form the
FRA office also has its benefits.
fra23@optonline.net
www.farmingvilleresidents.org
A spring Flea Market will be planned
for next year, probably in May. We
Susie j Bogden-Sweeney
have not scheduled a date yet, but will
advise everyone as soon as we know.
Now... you have the whole winter to
get things together, and have your own
space next year. You know you have
been thinking about it for a long time,
and have lots of things to get rid of.
We hope to be able to keep the fee at
$35/space, the same as we have so far.
Enjoy this beautiful Fall weather!
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Inside this issue:
Upcoming Events
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Meetings
Upcoming Events
COMMUNITY APPRECIATION
AWARDS DINNER: FRA will
hold it’s First Annual
A w a r d s d i n n e r on Thursday,
October 24, 6:30-9:30 pm at the
Flaming Hearth on Horseblock
Road in Farmingville. Our honorees
are those who have shown exceptional leadership in the Farmingville
community. Dinner will include a
pasta buffet, salad, assorted rolls,
dessert and coffee. In addition to
dinner, the price of $40pp includes 2 comedy shows, music, and
the awards presentation. Everyone is
invited, and we hope you will join
us for a momentous evening!
Please call 631-880-7996 or email fra
23@optonline for more details.
“DEPUTIZED”: On November 9
FRA, in partnership with Pastor
Ruben Cruzate of the “One More
For Jesus Church”, will present a
screening of the documentary
film, “Deputized”. This film is
the second examining the hate
crime murder of Marcelo Lucero.
The screening will be held at the
church on Horseblock Road in
Farmingville, and will be hosted
by FRA and Pastor Ruben. A discussion period will follow the
screening, and food and beverages
will be served. Our local town
and community representatives, as
well as l a w e n f o r c e me n t o f f i c e r s w i l l b e i n vi t e d to answer any questions and concerns.
FRA, along with Pastor Ruben,
hosted a very successful screening
and discussion of the first film,
“Not In Our Town” in February
of 2012. The time for this event
will be announced.
FLAPJACK BREAKFAST:
Don’t forget to mark your
calendar for a Flapjack Breakfast
at Applebee’s on Saturday,
D e c e m b e r 14 at 8:00am
(yes...it’s early!). Applebee’s
will be cooking, and FRA
and VFW Post 400 will be
serving you! We’ll have a
Chinese Auction, just in time
for Christmas gift -giving.
$10pp includes a breakfast of
pancakes, eggs, sausage and
beverage. Yummmm! There’s
a rumor that Santa might
show up! We need volunteers to
help serve, and donations for
the auction. Please let us
know if you can help, or if
you would like to purchase
tickets.
CHRISTMAS PARADE:
The Farmingville Fire Dept.
will be holding their annual
parade and tree lighting at
Triangle Park. The FRA office,
across from the park, will be
open during the festivities
for our Annual Coats and
Cans Collection. If you have
items to donate, you can
bring them to our office.
Please be sure all clothing is
clean and in good condition.
All food items should be
nonperishable. We will distribute
all items to those in need in
the community. We’ll have
candy canes waiting for you,
too!
ANTI-GRAFFITI: The first mural
painting of the Anti-Graffiti Task
Force, headed by our own Marisa
Pizza and member Jaime Aqueron
began on the west side of the KK
Athletics building. When it is
complete, the mural will consist of 5
separate images. This is an ongoing project, and we invi t e E V E R Y O N E to come out
and paint, every other Saturday
from 9am-12 noon. T h e n e x t
s e s s i o n is September 28. Painting
supplies are free, and community
credit for students is available.
Bring out the true artist in you!
WELLNESS EVENT: A family
friendly health and wellness event
is in the works for the summer of
next year. It will be chaired by
FRA member Ann Marie Horn,
and will feature lots of good
information and demonstrations
from various health and food
providers to keep you healthy.
FLEA MARKET: Don’t forget,
our spring Flea Market will be
scheduled for May of 2014. Why
not mark your calendar now, just
as a reminder. We will let you
know just as soon as we get the
date.
If you have a community news item,
special event, or something you
would like to see in Framework,
please let us know. We welcome
your comments and suggestions.
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**All Meetings are held at the Farmingville Main Firehouse, 780 Horseblock Road
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TUESDAY, OCT. 15 - Guest Speaker: Anthony Guardino with a presentation of the LA Fitness project
Invited Guests: Candidates for Brookhaven Town Supervisor
(D) Vivian Viloria-Fisher
(R) Ed Romaine, current Supervisor
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TUESDAY, NOV. 19 - Last meeting of 2013. Come out and meet Inspector Thomas Palmieri, the new
Commander of the 6th Precinct, Suffolk County Police Department
Meetings are 7:00-9:00pm.
Do you have a family member currently
serving in the military, in a war zone, or
who has served in past wars; WWI,
WWII, the Korean or Vietnam wars?
Local VFW Post 400 wants to know.
Give them a call at 516-480-0662. They
are located at 540 College Road, PO
Box 247, Farmingville 11738, and they
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Farmingville Residents Association, Inc.
PO Box 302
Farmingville, NY 11738
www.farmingvilleresidents.org
631-880-7996
fra23@optonline.net
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