Community Turns Out for K of C Event

The Third Annual Knights of Columbus barbecue in Mastic was a hit with the community as many turned out to enjoy local history presentations and mingle with local officials. The event puts the James V. Kavanaugh Council on track to earn a Star Council Award from the Supreme Council for community service, according to Grand Knight Frank DeNatale.

Joining the Knights were County Executive Ed Romaine, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, Legislator Jim Mazzarella, and District Court Judge Ed Hennessey, all Brother Knights, in addition to Frank Fugarino, president of the Pattersquash Creek Civic Association. Mastic Peninsula Historical Society members manned a local history booth while volunteers representing the 30th Virginia Regiment reenacted Civil War scenes with rifle volleys and artifacts. Fellow Knights from the Patchogue K of C and the Queen of All Hearts Council in Center Moriches were also there, along with Knights 3rd District Deputy William Fontaine.

Anyone interested in becoming a Knight should call 631-281-4473. They are located at 176 Madison Street in Mastic, which is available for parties and other events. To raise funds for food drives, scholarships, and other community activities, the Knights host bingo at the Farmingville Bingo Hall on Thursdays and Saturdays.