Support Our Troops Benefit at Germonds Park
What: The Town of Clarkstown,
the West Nyack Fire Department and the West Nyack Post Office are sponsoring a
musical benefit in support and appreciation for the dedication and bravery of
our troops serving overseas. The Rockland County Concert Band, DD Royal, David
Santiago and Latin Affair and Second Helping will be performing. The Postal
Service will also be offering a special Adopt a Platoon pictorial
postmark to commemorate the event.
Who: Alex Gromack, Supervisor Town of Clarkstown
George
Drescher, West Nyack Fire
Department Chief
Roxanne Hosein, U.S.
Postal Service Westchester District Retail Manager
When:
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
Musical Performances, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Award
Presentations, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Germonds Park, Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY
10994
Background: Those
planning on attending are encouraged to donate the following items for the
troops: Sun Block, Eye Drops, Candy, Foot Powder, Aspirin, Motrin, Tylenol, Advil,
Canned Chicken fruits or vegetables, Body Powder, Stick Deodorant, Mouthwash, Drink
mIxes, Cookies, Coffee, Tea, Bags of Tuna, Throat
Lozenges, Chapstick, HandHeld
Games, Cards CDs and DVDs. Those planning to send a care package to a U.S. military
service member serving abroad can take advantage of a new flat-rate box from
the U.S. Postal Service. It is 50 percent larger and will be delivered for
$10.95 to an APO/FPO address — $2 less than for domestic destinations. The America Supports You branded box will be
available online, at select Post Offices near military bases, or by calling
800-610-8734.
