44 The Queens Courier • kids & education • april 30, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Whitestone hair salon raises funds for New York Families for Autistic Children ▶ kids & education THE COURIER/Photo by Angy Altamirano Giorgio’s Salon & Spa of Whitestone held an Autism Awareness Event on April 24 collecting donations for New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC). BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com @aaltamirano28 Clients at one Whitestone hair salon last week were looking good and all for a good cause. Giorgio’s Salon & Spa of Whitestone, located at 153-35 Cross Island Parkway, held an Autism Awareness Event on April 24 to collect donations for the organization New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC). The event included music, snacks, raffles and special beauty packages. Visitors to the salon also received free blue hair extensions in honor of Autism Awareness Month. A total of $630 was donated to NYFAC. “We’re doing this party to celebrate autism awareness,” said Nicole Castriota, manager at Giorgio’s. Giorgio’s has been in the Whitestone community for the past 45 years, and the company will soon be celebrating its 60th anniversary. The salon has previously organized various other community-driven events such as Locks of Love, and raising awareness for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. “We do so much for the community,” said Stella Castriota, owner of Giorgio’s. “We have to help the children.” Children from the nonprofit Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) also attended the event. “We’re very grateful to Giorgio’s for doing what they can to give back,” said Toni Cimino, director of development for NYFAC. On-Site Registration Open House Dates April 18 and 19 April 25 and 26 May 2 and 3 May 9 May 16 and 17 11 AM – 3 PM SEASON OPENS MAY 23 2014 Price Freeze At Open House with this ad Park City Swim Club Family Fun Under the Sun Heated 40 x 80 Swimming Pool Heated 20 x 40 Kiddy Pool Social and Athletic Activities Large Deck Area Locker Room and Showers Cabana and Lounge Rentals Available New Discounted Family Memberships Newly Renovated Swim School on-site: Take Me to the Water (212) 828-1756 www.parkcityswimclub.com 98-00 62nd Drive Rego Park, NY 11374 Call (212) 769-0201 or (718) 830-9634 Spring Special Register by May 22 and Receive 1 Lesson FREE! Piano - Violin - Guitar Drums - Clarinet Flute & Voice NYSSMA Preparation FLORAL PARK MUSIC CENTER 325 Jericho Turnpike • Floral Park, NY 11001 516-437-2777 www.floralparkmusiccenter.com INTERNS WANTED NEWSPAPER IN QUEENS EDITORIAL & WEB editorial@queenscourier.com
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