WPOA Hosts Thirteenth Annual West End Christmas Tree Lighting

The Western Property Owners Association (WPOA) hosted its annual West End

Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 12 th , in the park located just south of the

New Hyde Park Business District at the corner of New Hyde Park Road and Plattsdale

Road.

The evening began with a warm welcome by WPOA President and Event Chair

RoseAnn Vernice followed by performances from Broadway Bound under the direction

of owner Debbie Tavernese, the Waldorf School of Garden City High School Chorus

under the direction of Choral Director Andrew Fallu and holiday music by “Dasher”. Hot

chocolate courtesy of the Stewart Manor Country Club helped keep everyone warm

during this crisp winter night.

The highlight of the evening was when President Vernice along with her son emcee

Nick Vernice, took to the stage and led the countdown to the lighting of the tree.

Immediately following the tree lighting, the sound of sirens announced the arrival of

Santa on his decorated sleigh atop his firetruck with treats for all the children. The joy

on the faces of the children when they saw Santa was truly priceless and contagious! A

great night was had by all and was a wonderful start to the holiday season.

The WPOA extends its sincere thanks to the Village of Garden City Board of Trustees,

Parks, Police and Fire Departments for their contributions to help make our event a

success. Appreciation is also extended to the Town of Hempstead for providing the

Showmobile and to the businesses who donated to the event: All Island Dermatology,

Enzo’s Pizzeria, Repeal and Ruse. A special thank you to Chamber of Commerce

President, John Wilton, for his continued presence and support.

Vernice.

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