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Polar Express Event Marks 10th Year

Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263549
Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263550
Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263551
Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263552
Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263553
Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party thumbnail263554

For the 10th year in a row, Santa’s sled was filled and bursting with toys, warm clothing, and goodies as the Nassau County Lions Club hosted its 10th annual Polar Express Children’s Holiday Party on Dec. 14 at the Brookside School.

The Lion’s motto, “We Serve”, has been the driving force behind the event since its inception. Lion’s members and their families from clubs throughout Long Island have been gathering gifts and donations for weeks under the leadership of Lion Past District Governor Nina Lanci, who helped create the event a decade ago.

When the event began 10 years ago, Lanci helped they could help at least 50 families. Since then, it has grown to serve thousands of children and families. Lanci emphasized that the event is a community effort, with volunteers, businesses and organizations all playing a role in making it happen.

Included in that are several toy drives spearheaded by schools in the the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Additionally, clubs, such as the LEO Club from Mepham, volunteer at the December event. The newly launched DJ program in the district’s PREP Academy program provided musical entertainment.

“This event is a collaborative effort”, Lanci said. “We work with local county office, local businesses, as well as the school system. We’re a caring community and we know given the state of the economy, any of us could find ourselves in this same position during the holiday. If we can make the holidays brighter for those in need, and create a special memory for even one family, then we’ve served our community well.”

Date Added: 1/9/2025

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