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Associated Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Historic Neir's Tavern Announces More Than 200 Registrations in Less Than 3 Weeks for 'Road to 200' Block Party on Oct. 4
NYC's oldest bar to celebrate 196th anniversary Historic Neir's Tavern is thrilled to announce that over 200 people have already registered—in just under three weeks—to attend its annual 'Road to 200" Block Party, happening Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. in front of the historic tavern. This year marks Neir's 196th year of continuous operation, placing it just four years away from its monumental 200th anniversary in 2029. With good weather, the event aims to draw over 700 attendees for an unforgettable afternoon of food, live entertainment, local pride, and historic celebration. Each registered guest will receive a special commemorative souvenir at the event to mark their participation in preserving this living piece of NYC history. Thanks to the major title sponsorship from the Kiwanis Club of Ozone Park-Woodhaven, led by President Shamika Narain, Neir's Tavern was able to secure a street closure permit to safely accommodate the large expected turnout. 'As a community-centered organization, the Kiwanis Club of Ozone Park-Woodhaven is proud to support Neir's Tavern in its mission to preserve local history and bring neighbors together,' said Shamika Narain, president of the Kiwanis Club. 'Helping make this street closure possible is about more than a party—it's about honoring a nearly 200-year-old institution that continues to anchor and uplift our neighborhood. We're honored to be a part of it.' Neir's Tavern owner and community advocate Loycent Gordon added: 'I am emboldened by the continued energy after nearly closing in 2020—because with short attention spans, we're supposed to be forgotten. But I'm grateful to the journal ad purchasers and community leaders who are making this event possible and free for the public.' He extended special thanks to the 196th Anniversary Planning Committee and the many dedicated volunteers, whose tireless efforts are helping bring this historic celebration to life. Gordon also acknowledged key supporters including Senator Joe Addabbo, Sherry Algredo (Chair, Queens Community Board 9), Kerstin Nordin (Global Marketing Initiatives), Vance Barbour, Rob Mackay, and Richie and Donna Salmon, saying their belief in the mission by sponsoring pages in the Anniversary Journal gives him hope that Neir's will not only celebrate 196 years—but reach its 200th milestone in 2029. Register now at: Place an ad in the commemorative Journal at: For premium sponsorship opportunities—including highly visible branding, multiple recognitions, and stage presence before 500+ guests—please contact Kim Chereveas at [email protected]. Let's make history—together. About Historic Neir's Tavern Established in 1829, Neir's Tavern is one of the oldest continuously operating taverns in the United States and a historic cornerstone of the Woodhaven, Queens, NYC community. Known as 'the most famous bar you've never heard of,' Neir's has hosted everyone from Civil War soldiers to movie stars Robert DeNiro in 'Goodfellas' and remains a symbol of neighborhood pride, resilience, and cultural heritage. For more information, visit About Kiwanis Club of Ozone Park-Woodhaven The Kiwanis Club of Ozone Park-Woodhaven is a volunteer-led service organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in our local community and around the world. Through hands-on service projects, fundraising, and community partnerships, the club works to create positive, lasting change in the neighborhoods it serves. Media Contact Kim Cherevas [email protected] ### SOURCE: Historic Neir's Tavern Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
P.E.I.'s longest-serving dairy bar celebrates 70th birthday
Island resident Paul Brown was at Victoria Park on Saturday, spending time with his dog, Harley, as 70th birthday celebrations were starting at the Kiwanis Dairy Bar in Charlottetown. Brown remembered visiting many years ago as a kid. He said that the dairy bar is only a few years older than he is. "Congratulations to the Kiwanis, they do such a great job with this dairy bar," he said. "So, it's been around a few years longer than I have, and I've eaten lots of ice cream from there," Brown said the park hasn't changed much over the years. "It's just so nice to see people here enjoying themselves," he said. The dairy bar celebrated its birthday and grand reopening at Victoria Park, offering free hot dogs and low prices for fries and ice cream, at only 70 cents. The renovations are the first major update for the space since the 1990s. Dozens of people showed up to the event, including members of the cadets, firefighters, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and paramedics. Basil Hambly, a member of the Kiwanis Club and operator of the dairy bar, called Saturday a milestone. "For one, 70 years in business, and two, that it's a service club that the funds … help the community." The Kiwanis Club is an international, non-profit organization, founded in 1915. It serves children around the world. Proceeds from Saturday's event will be used to support the club's charitable efforts. Karla Bernard, the MLA for Charlottetown-Victoria Park, echoed Hambly's thoughts on the business staying open for so long. "I'm coming to celebrate with them and show my support," she said. "I think that's incredible, 70 years … not a lot of businesses, or a lot of organizations can say they've had a project going for that long," Bernard said. "So, I think that shows a lot about the organization and the individuals involved and their commitment to the community." Bernard said the club does a lot of great work in the local community. "It's a service the community loves," she said. "Dairy bars are so unique to P.E.I. "I think it's a special gem that we have in Victoria Park." Longtime volunteers Shantol Clarke volunteers at the Kiwanis Club. "It always feels good to see kids smiling and seeing what we can do in the community and throughout the world, so it's awesome," Clarke said. Clarke said some Kiwanis Club members are part of the different organizations that showed up, like paramedics. "We have some people in our club that actually work in some of these places, so we just asked them to come along and support the community," she said.
CBC
19-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
P.E.I.'s longest-serving dairy bar celebrates 70th birthday
Social Sharing Island resident Paul Brown was at Victoria Park on Saturday, spending time with his dog, Harley, as 70th birthday celebrations were starting at the Kiwanis Dairy Bar in Charlottetown. Brown remembered visiting many years ago as a kid. He said that the dairy bar is only a few years older than he is. "Congratulations to the Kiwanis, they do such a great job with this dairy bar," he said. "So, it's been around a few years longer than I have, and I've eaten lots of ice cream from there," Brown said the park hasn't changed much over the years. "It's just so nice to see people here enjoying themselves," he said. The dairy bar celebrated its birthday and grand reopening at Victoria Park, offering free hot dogs and low prices for fries and ice cream, at only 70 cents. The renovations are the first major update for the space since the 1990s. Dozens of people showed up to the event, including members of the cadets, firefighters, a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and paramedics. Basil Hambly, a member of the Kiwanis Club and operator of the dairy bar, called Saturday a milestone. "For one, 70 years in business, and two, that it's a service club that the funds … help the community." The Kiwanis Club is an international, non-profit organization, founded in 1915. It serves children around the world. Proceeds from Saturday's event will be used to support the club's charitable efforts. Karla Bernard, the MLA for Charlottetown-Victoria Park, echoed Hambly's thoughts on the business staying open for so long. "I'm coming to celebrate with them and show my support," she said. "I think that's incredible, 70 years … not a lot of businesses, or a lot of organizations can say they've had a project going for that long," Bernard said. "So, I think that shows a lot about the organization and the individuals involved and their commitment to the community." Bernard said the club does a lot of great work in the local community. "It's a service the community loves," she said. "Dairy bars are so unique to P.E.I. "I think it's a special gem that we have in Victoria Park." Longtime volunteers Shantol Clarke volunteers at the Kiwanis Club. "It always feels good to see kids smiling and seeing what we can do in the community and throughout the world, so it's awesome," Clarke said. Clarke said some Kiwanis Club members are part of the different organizations that showed up, like paramedics. "We have some people in our club that actually work in some of these places, so we just asked them to come along and support the community," she said.
Chicago Tribune
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
Rain canceled Kiwanis Club Fourth of July kiddie parade in Park Ridge, but the fun rolled on
Just before the annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade in Park Ridge was set to roll on Fourth of July morning, word came that the event was to be canceled due to inclement weather. Dark storm clouds, rain and a potentially dangerous storm were bearing down. The parade was to be the 70th annual one, so the sudden shuttering was a bit of a blow to event organizers. 'Well, of course we're disappointed,' said Kris Cichowski, co-president of the club. 'But what's beautiful about Kiwanis is, it never rains on our parade. … That's life, things shift and we all shift.' In addition to the milestone year for the parade, this year marked the centennial anniversary of the Kiwanis Club in Park Ridge, she said. The parade is intended to be a celebration of Independence Day and of area children. The kids dress up in costumes and roll through the parade on their bikes, scooters and wagons – all decorated for a march around the City Hall block. With minutes to go at the time of cancellation, the club had no chance to alert parents who trickled into Hodges Park as the storm clouds gathered above, organizers explained. But even with the threat of rain, family spirit was not dampened. 'It's a pure family-friendly event that brings little children together to celebrate our great country,' Cichowski said. That spirit wasn't lost. While there was no official parade, kids lined up and took pictures, and Mayor Marty Maloney made a few remarks. The mayor typically awards ribbons to kids with the most popular costumes but that judging was nixed this year. The mayor told the assembled children they were all winners this year. 'This is one of the coolest things about being mayor,' Maloney told the children. 'When I was your age, I walked in this parade. That's how long ago this has been going on.' Jesse Wright is a freelancer.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kiwanis Club of Granville awards $15K in scholarships for 2024-25 school year
The Kiwanis Club of Granville is pleased to announce that it has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to eight local students, and the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Licking County has presented one recognition award of $500 for the 2024-25 school year. This year's class of scholarship recipients represents a diverse spectrum of learners seeking to further their educations, both in and beyond the classroom. The Granville Kiwanis Scholarship Committee reviewed extremely impressive submissions from students from Granville High School, Welsh Hills School, the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County and Granville Christian Academy. Top awards were extended to Beckett Long and Megan Cummiskey from Granville High School. Long has been described as a remarkable student who exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, intellectual curiosity and adaptability. He has shown himself to be a strong leader academically and athletically and has been an active volunteer in the community. This fall, Long plans to study economics at Middlebury College. Cummiskey, who has proven to be a quick learner and a leader among her peers, has been admitted to the Honors College at the University of Alabama and plans to enroll in the accelerated MBA program. She will be studying operations management and data analytics. Awards were also offered to Granville High School students Bella Jump and Miho Gillespie. Both were extremely strong students academically, leaders within GHS, active volunteers in community and officers of Key Club. Jump is excited to be attending the University of Mississippi this fall, where she will pursue a career in health care, focusing on dietetics and nutrition. Gillespie has committed to Otterbein University, where, as part of her passion and hope for pursuing a career in the environmental field, she plans to study zoo and conservation science. Preston Conley and Jake Keiser, graduates of Granville Christian Academy, received scholarships as well. Both achieved extremely impressive academic rankings and have been recognized for talents beyond those found in the classroom. Conley will study mechanical engineering at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and intends to continue refining and sharing his passion for music. Keiser will attend Grace College to study business management and to work toward his dream of becoming a professional golfer. The Scholarship Committee was thrilled to offer Philip Horst, a Granville High School graduate who participated in C-TEC's Diesel Power Equipment program and Craig McMillen, a Lakewood High School graduate who participated in C-TEC's Construction Technology program scholarships as well. Horst will be taking classes at WyoTech to expand his studies in Diesel Equipment, and McMillen intends to attend Ohio State University's Agricultural Technical Institute. Again this year, the Kiwanis Aktion Club of Licking County chose to support the award for the ITEC Program Outstanding Student. The award this year was presented to Newark High School's Wyatt Miller, who was recognized for his perseverance and ongoing desire to always learn and grow. Funds for the scholarships offered by the Kiwanis Club of Granville are generated by the hard work of the club members and the generosity of the Granville community. Events such as the annual Pancake Breakfast, Granville Kiwanis July 4th Celebration, tent/table rentals, maple syrup sales, etc., allow the Kiwanis Club to support the youth of Granville and Licking County in a number of ways. The support funded by the Aktion Club is possible due to the efforts of the club's members, who arrange a Mother's Day flower sale and other fundraising events to support their award. The Kiwanis Club of Granville is an organization of over 100 volunteers, dedicated to serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time. The organization supports many community projects including the Wildwood Playground Rebuild and the Sugar Maple Arboretum at Spring Valley Nature Preserve. Kiwanis Club of Granville supports local youth through its various service leadership programs and its scholarship program. Information submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Granville. This article originally appeared on Newark Advocate: Kiwanis Club of Granville awards $15K in scholarships to 8 students
