This latest heat wave sure has been brutal! With the temperature hitting the mid 90’s most of last weekend and early into this past week, it makes one wonder what the real dog days of summer (August) have in store for us.

Condolences go out to the Buckley and Casey families on the passing of their husband, father and best friend Jim on July 16, 2010. Jim was an extremely generous man who was co-owner of Kennedy’s along with his best friend and brother-in-law Gerard Casey. Many hundreds of people attended his funeral to pray for him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Last Friday night was a pleasure with the sold out Nerds concert at the Colony. The band played terrific sets and were quite impressed with not only the enthusiasm of the crowd but with the location and beauty of Breezy itself. Hopefully the band will make another trip to the Point in the near future.

The Sugar Bowl Run last Saturday was a smashing success! The run which benefits the Point Breeze and Rockaway Point Fire Departments was held in extremely hot and humid weather with over 100 runners. Though not as many runners as in years past with the heat and humidity keeping many causal runners away, the run was never the less successful and no one dropped from the heat. Sugar Bowl owners Mike King and John Timmins along with all their employees and volunteers ought to be commended for their unwavering support of our volunteers throughout the years.

Understand that the Rockaway Point Associations Music on The Bay event held last Saturday afternoon was a great time and everyone had a wonderful time. Kudos to RPA President Tom MacLellan and his volunteers for a great day!

Speaking of great Association events the Point Breeze Association held a fabulous Family Bingo this past Monday night at the clubhouse. The play was intense and the children really had a wonderful time screaming for one more number. President Jerry Sullivan and his volunteers did an outstanding job entertaining the many families in attendance. Great job folks!

This Monday night is Board of Directors candidates’ night at the Rockaway Point and Point Breeze Associations. The eight candidates for the five positions available will be on hand to tell you about themselves. The Rockaway Point meeting at the Catholic Club will start promptly at 7pm and the Point Breeze Association meeting will start at 8pm in the Clubhouse.

This Saturday night is the final Benefit for a Friend. The fundraiser to help defray the costs of educating Mike “Mookie” and Anne Schreiner’s 3 children was started several years ago after his death in early 2001. Mookie was a great and classic Breezy guy, who in addition to co-owning the Dugout was an FDNY Fireman. His Sons have done great in school and in their athletic endeavors, and are no doubt making him proud in heaven. The festivities for this very Breezy style fundraiser start at 6pm in the Point Breeze Clubhouse, see you there!

We extend our sincere sympathies to Mark and Irene Dana on the sudden passing of her father Frank Stellitto on Monday, July 19th. May he rest in peace.

This weekend is Scavenger weekend in the Cooperative with a buried treasure hunt for the younger kids (2-6) starting at 10am by Bedford Avenue and Oceanside. Then later on Saturday night is the 4th annual BPC Adult Scavenger Hunt kicking off from the Colony Theater at 7pm, followed by a reception after the race also at the Colony.

Sunday is the Kid’s Scavenger hunt for kids age 7 and up at the Colony Theater beginning at 10am. The Kids will be running from house to house looking to get as many items on their list before the 12pm return to the Colony for the judging.

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