By Sabina Cardali
Welcome to the Point. The Point being College Point.
It sure has been exciting watching the Olympics from Salt Lake City, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden and the celebration of the Lunar Year of the Horse 4700.
Speedy recovery to Charlie McCallan, Lucie Shannon and Peter Simonelli.
Condolences to the families of Lillian Lombardi, Eugene Brooks and Princess Margaret.
Congratulations and blessings to Kayla Marie.
Congratulations to Patti McCarthy who bowled 201 at Whitestone Bowling Lanes.
There was no greater tribute as when the search and rescue dogs from the World Trade Center appeared at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show with their handlers. There was a standing ovation for the K-9 teams aiding searches at the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. The Westminster Kennel Club and USA Channel presented them with a check for $275,000.
Important — There is a definite water shortage, so don’t waste even a drop. Run washing machines and dish washers when they are at full capacity. Do not wash sidewalks. Everyone’s cooperative efforts will help to get through this shortage.
Also important — All property owners, business managers and merchants within the district will be observing the following procedures during the next two weeks to resume enforcement of the 18-Inch Law. There will be a two-week warning period beginning Monday, March 4. Regular enforcement of the law will begin Monday, March 18.
Holy Trinity will hold a St. Patrick’s dance Feb. 23 from 8 p.m. to midnight in Haggarty Hall, 14-45 143rd St., Whitestone. Tickets are $30 per person and include a corned beef and cabbage dinner, soda bread and beer. Music will be provided by The Boston Burglars. For tickets, call Ann at 746-5414, Marie at 767-1806, Theresa at 746-1670 or Marie at 767-4698.
A Caregivers Support Group will be held at St. Fidelis Rectory, 123-06 14th Ave., on Wednesdays, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24 and May 29. For more information, call Sister Helen Muhlbauer at 961-2729.
Poppenhusen Institute offers a host of youth programs:
• Free Choral Group for 10- to 17-year-olds on Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Children will perform at local nursing homes.
• Free Drama/Acting for 10- to 12-year-olds Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 13- to 17-year-olds from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
• Group piano lessons for 5- to 12-year-olds cost $60 for 10 consecutive sessions. Held Mondays or Fridays from 4-5 p.m. or 5-6 p.m.
Poppenhusen also offers programs for adults:
• Country Line Dancing, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. for beginners and 8-9:30 p.m. for intermediate.
• Poppenhusen Poetry Society meets the second Sunday of each month from 7-9 p.m.
For more information about these and other programs, call 358-0067.
The institute also offers a 40- to 60-minute slide presentation on the history of College Point. Please call the institute if you wish to schedule a presentation at your organization.
First Reformed Church will be having its Ret-Set at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
SABINA SAYS — It was nice that winter was on the mild side but it doesn’t make you appreciate spring as much as you should. In fact, the Easter bunnies can’t wait to deliver their Easter eggs, although they keep looking at the calendar and know they shouldn’t leave their bunny hutches. I certainly hope that Valentine’s Day was extra special for each and everyone of you. Happy 71st anniversary to Mom and Dad in heaven.
Reach columnist Sabina Cardali by e-mail at TimesLedger@aol.com or call 229-0300, Ext. 140.
