65-2 #74 August 03, 2009

Upcoming Events

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1. FDNY Family & Friends Discount at the Circus
On Thursday, August 6th at 7pm experience Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presenting The Coney Island Boom a Ring. Use promotion code: FDNY and get $20 tickets for $15. This offer excludes ringside and VIP seats. To buy tickets online go to www.ticketmaster.com/promo/cslfld or call 1-800-745-3000.


2. 8th Annual Lt. Steve "Hangdown" Harrell Memorial Jam
REMINDER: Sunday, August 9th, 12 noon-7pm, at Nansen's Park, Staten Island located at 3465 Victory Blvd. A great day of family, music, and friends to honor a Brother who gave his life on 9/11. Donations: $40 for adults, $20 for children ages 6-14, kids under 6 are FREE. Includes 5 live bands, children's activities, full BBQ menu, refreshments and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the Elsasser Fund and the Fire Family Transport Foundation. For more info, contact Kevin Kelly (L-157), 718-492-1880 or Jimmy Steiny 718-876-9422.


3. 4th Annual NYPD vs. FDNY Tennis Tournament
REMINDER: On Sunday, August 23rd at 9:30am, the 4th annual NYPD vs FDNY Tennis Tournament will be held at Crotona Park, Bronx, NY. You must sign-up to play. Contact DC Ray Stanton (845) 628-5437 to register. Family and colleagues are welcome to attend. There will be raffles for Yankee tickets, U.S. Open, and fun activities for the kids. Lunch will be served and parking is free. Proceeds support the NYPD Widows and Children's Fund and the UFA Scholarship Fund.


4. Roy Chelsen Bone Marrow & Blood Drive - August 23rd
REMINDER: On Sunday, August 23rd a bone marrow and blood drive will be hosted by Where-to-Turn and Miranda McAuliffe of the NY Blood Center at Mount Laretto located at 6581 Hylan Blvd., NY 10309. There will also be a flee market for which volunteers are needed. For more info contact Dennis McKeon, 718-966-6531.


5. Splish Splash Water Park UFA Discount Tickets
REMINDER: Exit 72 West, Long Island Exp., Riverhead, NY. General admission: $29.00, Under 48" & Seniors: $23.00. Age 3 and under: free. Tickets must be purchased at UFA offices located at 204 E. 23rd St. For further info contact Amy Sullivan at UFA: 212-683-4832.


Fraternally,

Stephen J. Cassidy
President

Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary