July 16, 2007 An Annual Gathering for Excitement and Smiles

Leaders of Wappinger Family Day Present Donations

On July 16th, leaders of Wappinger Family Fun Day met at New Hackensack Fire Department to present $3,636 in charitable donations thanks to this year's 5th Annual event which was held on June 2nd. This year's recipients were the Town of Wappinger Challenger League and New Hackensack Fire Company. Presenting checks to each of these organizations were Dr. Howard Brown and Jennifer Burke of Brown Chiropractic Associates and Tina Cogan of The Enchanted Forest Daycare and Learning Center. Accepting checks were Asst. Chief Frank Paulo and Captain Jeff Mulligan of New Hackensack Fire Company and Bettina Briccetti, founder of the Challenger League, along with two wonderful representatives from the Orange and Yellow teams.

 

The WFFD staff would like to thank the over 65 local area businesses and organizations that helped contribute to another fun-filled and exciting day. A special thanks to Bella Mia Restaurant and Pizzeria at Degarmo Plaza in Wappinger, who supplied food to all the sponsors and to Hannaford's of Wappinger for supplying water. Also, a special thanks to the Two-by-Two Zoo that came out last minute and joined the fun with some great animals for the kids to pet and hold.