Sunday, June 16, 2013

Scenes From 2013 Roosevelt Island Day, Games, Rides, Petting Zoo, Concerts & Relay For Life - Good Times

A very nice afternoon spent yesterday at Roosevelt Island Day. Come take a walk with me.



Here are some more scenes.

Flower and vegetable plantings at the Living Library Garden behind 504 Main Street,


Pony


and train rides,


Half Moon thrills,


petting zoo,


face painting,


games,


popcorn and cotton candy,


and the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life at the Octagon Field.


Roosevelt Island elected officials were on hand too including Assembly Member Micah Kellner who tweeted:



and NYC Council Candidate for Roosevelt Island Ben Kallos was here donating to the  blood drive.


There was a surprise musical performance by indie symphonic rock band Mother Falcon,



a wonderful performance on the Sing For Hope Piano by Lionel Yu



and the nightime concert by FDR Drive Band with this finale.



Good job by Roosevelt Island Day Sponsors RIOC, the Roosevelt Island Youth Program


 and Urban American.

By ROOSEVELT ISLANDER at 9:04:00 PM

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1 comments :

Mickgirl said...

Thanks for posting about the Relay for Life! It was a great day for Team Carci-NO-Mores....we had the full support of lots of Island friends & especially Riverwalk Bar & Grill for catering 3 meals for us & many others! We love our little Island Oasis!!

June 17, 2013 at 8:51 AM

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