Community Corner
Taste of Harrison Benefits Harrison Public Library on May 19
Community savors food and fun at popular fund-raiser for the Harrison Library. New this year: family entertainment and more restaurants
A Taste of Harrison Readies the Menu to Support the Harrison Public Library
(Harrison, NY) Dozens of Harrison restaurants and merchants are preparing their offerings for A Taste of Harrison scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Library supporters who make a modest donation to the library will receive wristbands enabling them to sample the delectable fare offered by restaurants in downtown Harrison.
“A Taste of Harrison is a great event for the town,” says Mayor Ron Belmont. “It showcases the downtown restaurants and merchants and raised money for the library. Plus, you get to enjoy some excellent food. It’s a win-win-win for everyone.”
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This year, various entertainers along Halstead Avenue will add to the festivities. Face painting and music will be provided to entertain patrons as they stroll from restaurant to restaurant in downtown Harrison. A free shuttle will be provided as well.
“We’re very excited to enhance Taste of Harrison for 2019,” says HPLF board VP and event chair Ray Villani. “It’s a fun way to raise money for the Harrison Library while drawing attention to the many great restaurants in town. Many thanks to the restaurants, volunteers and residents who come together to make the day a success.”
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Restaurants, merchants who donate raffle prizes, and other contributing sponsors underwrite the costs of the event so that all proceeds go to support the Library through the Harrison Public Library Foundation. A cadre of HPLF volunteers makes it all possible.
A Taste of Harrison is scheduled for 12 to 3 PM on Sunday, May 19, in downtown Harrison. To join the fun, library supporters purchase wristbands that identify them to the participating restaurants. Wristbands are $25 in advance or $30 the day of event for adults. Children are $10 and those 4 and under are free. A special family package for $60 includes two parents accompanying an unlimited number of kids.
Wristbands can be ordered online at www.2019TOH.com or at the downtown Halperin Library or West Harrison Branch Library. Wristbands can be picked up at the downtown library on May 18 or at the HPLF information table the day of the event. For more information or to volunteer to help at the event, email harrisonlibraryfoundation@gmail.com