The Fresh Grocer of Lighthouse Common thanked their present and future customers with a Fall Fest celebration.
Photo by Rob Verbeck.
The Fresh Grocer has been a fixture in Oakdale’s Lighthouse Commons for a year now, and they decided to celebrate in style and thank the public for their support by hosting a Fall Fest party. Sponsored by the Oakdale-Bohemia Knights of Columbus, this neighborhood street fair had it all, and all were welcome. There were free burgers, corn, and hot dogs – courtesy of Board’s Head deli meats. There was live music, crafts, rides, raffles, and other giveaways. There was reason for celebration. The anchor spot in the strip mall had remained vacant for several years before the Thompson family opened their doors once again. Thanking your shoppers by giving back is good business.
Board Head rep Joe Dente chatting with Steve Nielson, of Bohemia, as along line of people wait for the next batch of hot dogs to be ready.Event organizer David Glicker, with Kenny Thompson III – one of three generations of Kenny Thompsons that own and operate The Fresh Grocer franchise.The Lorenzo family from Oakdale, enjoying the day.Claire and Kira Cuevas of West Sayville are decorating a clay pot.Selina Piscitelli of Sayville, recording her niece Aubree Guale riding the kids’ mechanical bull.Young Melania Burgio is really enjoying The Little Wilson Band.Zean Ijaz with Anthony Fiorello of St James Brewing raising a toast.The Parish Family came from Islip Hamlet to participate in the day.
