Hollis Hills Jewish Center To Hold "Green Fair"
Hollis Hills Jewish Center to hold special fair to highlight awareness about issues relative to the environment and to raise funds to help finance the "Green" renovation of the Youth Center building and garden for all Hollis Hills youth and senio
Online, May 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Hollis Hills Jewish Center today announced that it will be holding a "Green Fair" featuring vendors and information relative to the environment. A sampling of those exhibiting will be an eco-broker, eco-tourism company, home improvement company, a cabinet maker, utilities, nurseries, a paint company and others to educate the public about sustainability and eco-friendly products to use in our daily lives. There will be activities for children.
Information & Location:
Hollis Hills Jewish Center
Sunday, May 15, 2011
1 PM - 5 PM, Indoors
210-10 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11364
Contact: 718-776-3500, Nancy
Cost to Attend: Free
Cost to Exhibit: $25
"We all know that it is important to save the environment. We also know that it is important to provide a place in the community for youth and seniors to gather," said Rebecca Reich, Chair Person of the Green Committee at Hollis Hills Jewish Center. "There are a variety of products and services that didn't exist a few years ago. It is our aim to bring some of these together for an afternoon and give our visitors a condensed view of how they can make a difference for the environment and the community."
About Hollis Hills Jewish Center
In 1947, in the area surrounding the Hollis Hills Jewish Center, a group of women formed a Hadassah Chapter to help fill the need for Jewish identification following World War II. Meeting in a store on 222nd Street, the chapter increased to a group of 50 women. In 1948, a Sunday school was formed with group members teaching Jewish Studies in their homes. The need for a synagogue was growing and was met when 100 families each contributed $100 leading to the purchase of a lot on 211th and Union Turnpike. The Sisterhood started fundraising with a Bazaar and succeeded in raising $5,000. A tent was pitched for the first High Holiday Services and, by 1950, the first part of Hollis Hills Jewish Center was born.
For further information, please contact Nancy at Hollis Hills Jewish Center, 718-776-3500.
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