CITY ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOSTS ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FALL FAIR
The City Island Chamber of Commerce
hosted its annual City Island Fall Arts and
Crafts Fair on Sunday, September 15 along
City Island Avenue. The fair featured artwork
from over 50 local businesses and
vendors including jewelry, fi ne art, wood
crafts, stained glass, photography, candles,
soap, body care products, crochet and face
painting.
Clam chowder contest judges (l-r) Ariel Palitz,
senior director of the Mayor’s Offi ce of
Nightlife, Councilman Mark Gjonaj, Brittany
Lombardi, Marriot Marquis pastry chef and
Mike Proletti, Morris Yacht Club chef. Photo
by Silvio Pacifi co
Maria Murry offers a bowl of delicious New
England clam chowder.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Sarah Stinson-Hurwitz offered paintings at
the fair. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
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MIND BUILDERS OPEN HOUSE STREET FESTIVAL
Mind Builders Creative Arts Center held its sixth annual Open House Street Festival on Saturday,
September 14 at the Mind Builders’ location of 3415 Olinville Avenue. The festival
included dance performances, music lessons for kids as well as food, prizes, tours, exhibits
and other enjoyable festivities. Last year, Mind-Builders celebrated its 40th anniversary.
(l-r) Keshawn David, Annette Richards, Kenderson Richards, Jacinta Richards-Fontaine, David
Richards and Jamel Patrick from JC’s Cakes provided delicious desserts for the event.
Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Dance rehearsal at Mind Builders Creative Arts Center. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Madison Cicker tried painting with water colors. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co