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Come One Come All! Town Announces Paddlefest 2005 at Bar Beach Park on July 23rd

Come One Come All!

Town Announces Paddlefest 2005 at Bar Beach Park

on July 23rd

For Immediate Release - Contact: David Chauvin - July 11, 2005 (516) 869-7794

Port Washington, NY – Supervisor Jon Kaiman and Councilman Tom Dwyer invite residents to learn about the sport of kayaking at Paddlefest ’05 at Town’s very own Bar Beach Park in Port Washington. The Town of North Hempstead Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Princeton Ski Shops urge all residents to participate in this family friendly day. The festivities include free barbeque provided by Whole Foods Market, free kayak demonstrations, t-shirts, and fun giveaways. In addition to the Kayaking demonstration, K2and Solomon will be providing free inline skating demonstrations.

Paddlefest ’05 is sure to be a summer event to remember,” said Councilman Dwyer. “The sport can be enjoyed by all ages and welcomes beginners. Parents can learn to kayak with their children and the advanced kayak pro may even learn a thing or two.”

Paddlefest ’05 will take place on Saturday, July 23rd (Rain date July 24th) from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Representatives from Perception and Wilderness Systems will be on hand to answer all of your kayaking questions. For more information on Paddlefest ’05 please call (516) 484-8600. Come and join the fun.

In addition, North Hempstead has recently announced the construction of a launch site for kayakers at the Town Dock in Port Washington. For more information on on the new launch site please call (516) 327-3110.

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