Harvest Fair Photos

I arrived about 3 p.m., after many of the festivities had finished.  This view faces south.

This view faces north!  A few minutes later, we had a shower.

To the left is a "working" Seaford skiff, built about 1904, if I recall the sign correctly.  At the right is a recreational skiff built in 1956 by Paul Ketcham of Amityville, recently restored and purchased by a Seaford resident.  For the time being, both skiffs are displayed next to each other.  A skiff is a shallow, flat-bottomed open boat, a design especially helpful when the tide goes out.

Harvest Fair, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012

The Sixth Annual Harvest Fair will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seaford Historical Museum located at 3890 Waverly Avenue in Seaford between Jackson Avenue and Southard Avenue.  This event will take place rain or shine.
The Seaford Historical Society Harvest Fair is fun for the entire community.  The "Pumpkin Patch" will have an assortment of pumpkins, mums, hay bales, and cornstalks for sale.  Beautiful autumn crafts also will be for sale.
Come, have lunch at the Food Tent!  Delicious clam chowder, hot dogs, popcorn, soda!  Also, the always popular Bake Sale Table will be filled with scrumptious homemade goodies to tempt you!
Be sure to take a chance on the terrific Grand Prize Raffle -- Apple iPad!
For the kids there will be face-painting, pumpkin decorating, games, prizes, and more.  And, new this year, an entertaining educational show about animals called "Erik's Reptile Edventures!" will take place at noon for both kids and adult enjoyment!
The Seaford Fire Department will display various fire-fighting equipment, along with the E.D.I.T.H. trailer, as part of their effort to teach children about fire safety and home evacuation.  
Thee will be a performance by the Seaford High School Jazz Band at 1:30 p.m. under the direction of Mr. Anthony Romeo.
And there will be a performance by the Seaford High School Barbershop Quartet.
This enjoyable event is an essential fundraiser in an ongoing effort to renovate and update the Seaford Historical Museum.  We need your support to achieve this goal!
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The previous is taken from the September newsletter of the Seaford Historical Society.

Wantagh LIRR escalator closed

At the Wantagh train station, the escalator is closed.  

Any photo may be enlarged by clicking on it.
As of 9.14.2012, the Seaford escalator and elevator are working.

In memory of those we lost on 9-11-2001

The sun set about the same time as the program was scheduled to begin.  Therefore, I took photos before the ceremony.  Maybe the holes in the flag provide safety lest the wind tug at the entire flag and bring down the supporting ladders and ropes.

Congressman Peter King later presented awards for service.

Also before the ceremony, we see Peter King (facing left), Fr. Robert Hayden (holding a program), and Pastor Ronald Klose (to the right).

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The high school band played the National Anthem with extraordinary clarity and without improvisations.

Harvest Festival at Museum September 30

ANNUAL FALL FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL 

Sunday, Sept. 30th, is the date for our 6th Annual Harvest Festival    11 AM – 4 PM 

On the Grounds of the Seaford Historical Museum 

Waverly Ave. between Jackson and Southard Aves. 

There will be Pumpkins, Mums, Hay Bales and Cornstalks. Many vendors will provide varied shopping possibilities.  Enjoy our food selection of Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Pretzels, Soda, Homemade Baked Goods and Coffee. Dig into a cup of our always-in demand Powell Family Chowder! 

The kids can enjoy a large booth of their own with Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Games and Arts & Crafts. 

A very special show at 12 noon will be presented by “Erik’s Reptile Edventure” featuring an exciting mix of snakes, lizards and many more animals. 

Afterward, sit with a cup of coffee and a cupcake or slice of cake and enjoy the sounds of the Seaford High School Jazz Band! 

The Museum will be open to all –so stop in and see Seaford History in our 1893 Schoolhouse. The Festival raises funds to help with Restoration and Expansion of the Collections & Displays. 

Help the Historical Society with its work and have a Fun Family Day, too! 

Admission is Free !