Mardi Gras for a Cause proved to be a successful event, despite the weather. ( Photo courtesy Backpack Snack Attack) Mardi Gras for a Cause raises nearly $23K This year’s Mardi Gras for a Cause, held on a snowy Fat Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the villages of Florida and Warwick, raised... Local News 27 Feb 2024 | 06:52
This year one of two special opening acts will again be the well-known and talented singer songwriter, E’lissa Jones. Warwick. Reformed Church to host free concert for Backpack Snack Attack on Dec. 5 The tenth annual Backpack Snack Attack Community Benefit Concert, an evening of musical celebration, will be held at the... Entertainment 15 Nov 2021 | 04:34
Celebrating the Mardi Gras for a Cause Festival from left are Tony Vee, Uncle Shoehorn lead guitarist and vocals; Jennifer Price, executive director Backpack Snack Attack; Don Oriolo, owner Blue Arrow Farms; and Johnny D. Desibia, Mardi Gras Event founder and 2021 chairman. Provided photo. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler for a good cause This year’s Mardi Gras for a Cause to help support Backpack Snack Attack could not be held on its traditional “Fat Tuesday’’... Local News 22 Jun 2021 | 03:06
Grappa Ristorante and La Piazza Martini and Wine Bar owners donated $5,000 to Backpack Snack Attack. From left, Backpack volunteer Lynne Nilsestuen, Nick Ahmetaj, Tony Sylaj, Backpack Director Jenna Price, and volunteers Len Singer, Mary Schweitzer, Monica Dorfman and Paulette Rudy. Provided photo. Restaurant owners donate $5,000 to Backpack Snack Attack This past March, when, due to the restrictions imposed for the COVID-19 pandemic, all restaurants closed and only take out... Business 11 Aug 2020 | 01:09
Warwick. Backpack Snack Attack will continue providing food for needy children Backpack Snack Attack is a local charitable program designed to insure that needy children always have enough to eat on weekends,... Local News 18 Mar 2020 | 02:26
Everyone enjoyed the eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause including "Best Dressed" in the puppy competition. ( Provided photos) Laissez les bon temps rouler: Let the good times roll The Mardi Gras for a Cause Planning Committee is delighted to report that the eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause celebration,... Local News 10 Mar 2020 | 12:56
The eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause takes place next Tuesday, Feb. 25. Mardi Gras Committee volunteers and entertainers gather at Village Billiards, where everyone is invited to continue the celebration with raffle drawings and enjoy musical entertainment from 9 p.m. to midnight. ( Photos by Roger Gavan) Eighth annual Mardi Gras for a Cause takes place next Tuesday, February 25 Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and it’s traditionally a time to celebrate and eat well... Local News 17 Feb 2020 | 07:25
Diners were served at candle lit tables during electric power outage in Warwick Village on Monday evening. ( Provided photos) Backpack Snack Attack fund raising-dinner and raffle raise more than $7,200 On Monday evening, Dec. 9, the Backpack Snack Attack dinner/raffle fundraiser raised approximately $7,240 with all proceeds... Local News 17 Dec 2019 | 12:28
The Backpack Snack Attack Program will hold a dinner and fund raiser at Grappa Ristorante on Monday, Dec. 9. Backpack Snack Attack volunteers Len Singer and Arlene Neiman helped plan the event with Grappa Ristorante owner Tony Sylaj (left) and business partner Nick Ahmetaj (right). ( Photo by Roger Gavan) Grappa Ristorante to sponsor eighth annual Backpack Snack Attack dinner fund raiser on Dec. 9 The Backpack Snack Attack program will hold its annual dinner and fund raiser on Monday, Dec. 9. The eighth annual event,... Local News 02 Dec 2019 | 05:00
This year one of two special opening acts will again be the singer songwriter E'lissa Jones. ( File photo) Warwick Reformed Church to host 8th annual free concert for Backpack Snack Attack The eighth annual Backpack Snack Attack Community Benefit Concert, an evening of musical celebration, will be held at the... Local News 26 Nov 2019 | 07:11
The Warwick Grove softball team players donated $600 to Backpack Snack Attack as part of Back to School Month. Pictured are Charlie Marron (right), head of Warwick Grove Softball, with Len Singer (left), Backpack volunteer. ( Provided photo) Backpack Snack Attack seventh annual Back to School Month raises $9,300 This is the seventh consecutive year that the Warwick Town Board has proclaimed the month of August, "Backpack Snack Attack... Local News 18 Sep 2019 | 11:23
Larry's Deli has always been a big supporter Backpack Snack Attack President Shirley Puett and volunteer Len Singer pose with. Larry's Deli owner Ronak Patel (center). ( Roger Gavan) Town Board names August the Seventh Backpack Snack Attack Back to School Month The Warwick Town Board has again officially proclaimed the month of August "Backpack Snack Attack Back to School Month."Backpack... News 02 Aug 2019 | 05:34
