Queens Alive With Labor of Fun

By: C. Harrison/Sept 6, 2015

By now Labor Day mode is in full swing and those who had to leave town already did so. Those who stayed had plenty  to see and do , by the time it was all over.  Thus far, Queens New York, is in full Blossom with Labor Fun, a barrage of things going on and have already taken place for which I have been busy.  I have captured some of the highlights just for you.

First, a joint collaboration event took place between Health First and the First Reform Church at Jamaica, YMCA. The yearly venture comes together at 15929 90th Avenue. The event is a joint effort to give back to  community children~ back to school goodies.  “Thus far, the collaboration has given back 200 plus, back pack to small children at the pre-k level and those entering school for the very first time,” according to Rev. Mark Kellar,; his Health First partner is Tonya Whitmore.

“We live in a wonderful community and I have a great partner,” said Kellar.  The event is in its second years, The Rev, noted that the give back is an annual event treats children with cotton candy, lunch, painted face and  bouncing house play pen. We notice that there were gown up kids also available. No event is successful with out music, which was provided by the Taylor Made Production.

photo credits C. Harrison

 

The Rev. Mark Kellar and partner Tonya Whitmore

                         

Also in full swing for Labor Day in Queens was the International Market Day on Merrick and 90th Avenue….the park-in-lot across from the Central Library. Plenty of food music vendors and good times…forged friendships. We applaud all the police officers who help to make all these events safe for our community.