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Cutz for Edu’s big 20th Back-to-school event offers haircuts, sneakers, supplies
Debra Mulé, the Legislature’s alternate deputy minority leader; Heeling Soles Inc. and Steve Muir, its president and cofounder; and Glory For the past two decades, the Cutz for Edu House Recovery Inc. and Terenna Williams, the back-to-school giveaway has been a shelter’s executive director, with source of pride, unity and generosisupport from the village and a long ty in Freeport — and this year’s list of sponsors, including Affinity milestone 20th anniversary is set to by Molina Healthcare, Anthem be no different. BlueCross BlueShield and the BarFrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 23, ber and Beauty Institute of New Nassau County Le gislator Seth York. Koslow will join Trimz Barber Shop “For two decades, Leon Broughowner Leon Broughton to host the ton has been bringing the Freeport annual event for Legislative District community together behind a truly 5 and 6 students. The celebration noble cause — ensuring that every will take place in the village’s student is equipped to thrive when Municipal Lot #10, behind the barthey start the new school year,” bershop, at 20 Guy Lombardo Ave. Koslow said in a statement. “I am Backpacks and school supplies proud to once again be joining forces will be distributed on a first-come, with Trimz, Heeling Soles, Glory first-served basis, along with free House Recovery and their team of haircuts, sneakers from Heeling outstanding community stakeholdSeTH KoSlow Soles and other essentials, while ers to support our students.” Nassau County supplies last. Families can also enjoy Broughton, who started the initiamusic from DJ Sour, a video game Legislator tive was quickly joined Legislature’s truck, face painting, snacks and former minority leader, Kevan Abralight refreshments, an ice cream truck, cotton hams, who supported the annual event, said the candy and a bouncy house. idea grew out of a desire to help give children The event is presented in partnership with Continued on page 14
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Fluke and fun at Tuna Club Tourney The weather and the fish cooperated for the sixth annual Fluke Tournament, hosted by the Freeport Tuna Club on Saturday. Catching the largest fluke and tying for first were, from left, Bob Bohlert and Jay Smith, with 4.61-pound flounder.
eon Broughton has been bringing the Freeport community together behind a truly noble cause.
Freeport church hosts inaugural Community Street Fair By MASHIAT AZMI Intern
For more than 80 years, Freeport Community Church of the Nazarene has been serving the local community — and it continues to make a positive impact. The church, at 301 Atlantic Ave., hosted an inaugural Freeport Community Street Fair on Aug. 9, from 12 to 6 p.m. The day was filled with fun community activities and workshops for approximately 180 to 200 attendees, including a back-toschool giveaway, several children’s activities, health-related workshops and information,
gospel music, food, and much more. Oral Walcott, the church’s pastor, explained that the event aims to further connect the church with members of the community and find opportunities to serve them. “Saturate the community w i t h p r aye r, b e c a u s e yo u believe that prayer is transformative,” Walcott said. “And, praying for the community, for the needs of the community, will have a positive impact on the community.” The church welcomes everyone, regardless of background or identity, ensuring that everyone feels valued.
Throughout the event, various stands were set up, including one each for a back–to– school giveaway, the NAACP, and health professionals who provided educational information on site. Elected officials, such as State Sen. Siela Bynoe, also attended to show support for the community. Natacha Volcy, of the event management team, attended the fair to serve the community both spiritually and physically, including a back-to-school donation for children which was donated by the members of the church and prayer sessions. The event featured a prayer tent for personalized prayers
and offered water bottles and other giveaways. Walcott explained that many attendees began to arrive at 3 p.m. for the back-to-school giveaway, which offered a backpack filled with school supplies for children of all ages, and the free gospel concert was held from 4 to 6 p.m. A QR code on flyers was
available for pre-registration for the giveaways, but walk-in participants were also accommodated, according to Walcott. Around 80 attendees took advanta g e of the Back-toSchool giveaway. Walcott told the Herald that the church has received a good amount of positive feedback Continued on page 7