Carnival time set to begin in Herricks Center St. aids nonverbal students

Planning is in full swing for the Herricks Community Fund’s Annual carnival. The grounds of the Herricks Community Center become a fair flled with rides for kids and adults, games of chance and food concessions. This family event attracts throngs of people enjoying themselves in a local community setting.

The Herricks Community Fund is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-proft organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people of all ages in our community. All monies raised directly beneft the programs we support.

The Fund has donated over $1,000,000 since its inception in 1986, and over $700,000 in the last 20 years alone to worthwhile causes in the Herricks District and globally.

The Herricks Community Fund numbers among its benefciaries the Our Space Adult Day Program, Senior Nutrition Programs, Herricks Players, Senior Citizens Programs, Herricks Youth Coun- cil, Herricks Teacher Mini-Grants, Scouts, Herricks School District, Herricks Scholarship Fund, Herricks Community Fund Scholarships and many more special projects for the Herricks School District.

There’s nothing more traditional than the Funds annual carnival. It’s more than just fun. It’s the opportunity to bring people together in a wholesome, safe and homespun atmosphere. Iona Davis, Co-President of the Fund said, “I look forward to greeting all of the carnival attendees. It is a great opportunity for everyone to come out, have a great time, enjoy some terrifc food and experience rides to thrill all. Please stop by our booth and say hello.”

The Fund wishes to thank all of the carnival sponsors and looks forward to seeing many of you at the carnival.

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Center Street Elementary School in the Herricks School District recently hosted a ribbon cutting for a newly installed playground Communication Board featuring a QR code for nonverbal students.

The development of the Communication Board was spearheaded by parent volunteer Dr. Sepideh Kobylivker. The communication tool features a QR code and is used for nonverbal students to communicate. Students who are part of the STRIVE program will beneft from the installation of this outdoor board.

The STRIVE program fosters the development of independence in social, emotional, behavioral, academic and vocational skills to address each student’s unique needs.