Category Archives: Events
Member of the Year, Victoria Hedberg, to be Honored at BCCC Awards Dinner
We are happy to announce that the Member of the Year for the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches is Victoria Hedberg of Spectral Resolutions. Victoria is a past Recording Secretary and tireless volunteer.
Registration for the 2019 Spring Fair Has Begun
Spots are filling up quickly so please register now for the 2019 Spring Fair to be held on June 8th! Please note that there will be NO rain date and Main Street will be closed for the duration of the fair. The Fair starts at 10:00 am and runs until 5:00pm. Vendor spots are $85.00, non-profits are $45.00 and Chamber Moriches member are $45.00. All mailed applications and checks must be received by May 31, 2019.
Installations & Recognition at Holiday Dinner
The Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Party took place on December 11th at 7pm at La Volpe Restaurant in Center Moriches. There were close to 80 guests that joined us for this wonderful annual event. Supervisor Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Clerk Judy Pascale were there to install the 2019 officers and directors.
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Brightens the Holiday Season
This year we had our annual tree lighting in the King Kullen Shopping Center located right in our lovely town of Center Moriches. Community members and elected officials started arriving at around 7pm on December 7th. We heard music from the Center Moriches High School Band and handed out cookies and hot Chocolate. We then had a visit from Steven Schwartz of the Center Moriches Jewish Center, to light the Menorah and explain a bit about Hanukkah and it’s traditions.
Become an MLK Day of Service Luncheon Sponsor
The Town of Brookhaven is looking for community partners to take part in and help sponsor their 3rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Day of Service Luncheon. Please read the following from Mr. Marvin L. Colson and Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright:
Honoring Our Veterans
On Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th at 2pm, the community came together to celebrate our veterans and active military members and spend time remembering the importance of the sacrifices made by them and their families. This was our First Annual Veterans Parade and it could not have gone better. Community and military members drove and marched along Main Street in East Moriches in classic cars, army trucks, and with a pride for this country that brought everyone together. The weather was beautiful and sunny. Over 1,000 families, kids, and adults came out to enjoy the day and we had over 500 marchers, many of whom […]
Ghosts and Goblins and Ghouls – Oh My!
On Halloween night, from 4:30-6pm, Main Street in Center Moriches was filled with kids and adults in costumes of every description! The weather was perfect and everyone had a wonderful time. For nearly 20 years our town has provided a safe and fun way to trick or treat without the worries and stress that comes with going house to house. Business owners and community members alike handed out candy and treats to well over 1,000 children and adults.
Annual Fall Fair Recap
For over 30 years, our lovely town of Center Moriches has come together for our Annual Fall Fair, and this year was no different! On Saturday, October 20th, the streets were filled with people enjoying the autumn weather and each other’s company.
Half-Way to St. Pat’s Pancake Fundraiser Fun
On Sunday, September 23rd, our community came together to enjoy some delicious pancakes while we celebrate our chosen Grand Marshal for 2019, Arthur Gerhauser. Mr. Gerhauser has been a long time friend to the community and tremendously involved member of the Chamber. We are thrilled he has accepted the honor of be our Grand Marshal for the 2019 St Patrick’s Day Parade!
Girl Scout Troop 1556 Makes Pinwheels for Peace
On Wednesday, September 19th, our local Girl Scout Troop 1556, led by Jennifer Glover, gathered at the sign welcoming people into Center Moriches. The troop is made up of young community members all around 11 years of age, and all standing up for a good cause – World Peace. The pinwheels you see were all hand designed by our lovely Girl Scouts and were admired by many local community members.