Patchogue Lions Club Hosts “Christmas in June” for Local School Children

MEDFORD, N.Y. - June 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The Patchogue Lions Club held its thirteenth annual “Christmas in June” event on Thursday, June 20 at Boomer’s Family Fun Center in Medford. For the eighth consecutive year, as part of its ongoing community service, Gershow Recycling sponsored the event by donating $2,500.

Approximately 140 school children from seven elementary schools in the Patchogue-Medford School District were chosen to participate in this year’s event by their respective principals. Since the Patchogue Lions Club has started “Christmas in June,” more than 1,500 children have participated in this fun-filled event.

“This was a nice way to give these children an opportunity to have some fun and spend the day with their friends,” said Vito LaMonica, Event Chairman and Past President, Patchogue Lions Club. “It gave the children a place to enjoy themselves, especially with the school year drawing to a close.”

Children were treated to lunch and then given full access for several hours to attractions, including rides, go-carts, wall climbing, bumper boats, and arcade games. They also received baseball caps, courtesy of Gershow.

“We were very happy in joining with the Patchogue Lions Club to make this day possible for these children,” said Jonathan Abrams, Manager, Gershow Recycling. “They always have a great time here. With the summer season beginning, the timing couldn’t be better.”

For more information, call the Patchogue Lions at (631) 654-3737, or visit patchoguelions.com. For more information about Gershow Recycling, please call (631) 289-6188 or visit www.gershow.com.

CAPTION:

Pictured (back row, left to right): Tom Ferb, Member, Patchogue Lions Club; Brian Becker, Manager, and Paul Felice, Supervisor, Boomer’s Family FunCenter.

Pictured (middle row, l-r): Marvin Matios, Sales Manager, Boomer’s Family Fun Center; Lou Giordano, Member, and Charlie Baker, President, Patchogue Lions Club; Jonathan Abrams (holding check), Manager, Gershow Recycling; Peter Feehan, Member, Patchogue Lions Club; Vito LaMonica (holding check), Event Chairman, Patchogue Lions Club’s “Christmas in June”; Chris Bergman, Dan King, Hal Kramer and Sammy Stahlman, Members. Patchogue Lions Club; and Alex Bergman, Member, Leos Club.

Kneeling (l-r): Zeyad El-Gawish, Alyssa Bergman and Leann Isabelle, Members, Leos Club; Amanda Droll, Operations Supervisor, Boomer’s Family Fun Center; Caroline Isabella, Sandi Rubi and Jesus Cruz, Members, Leos Club.