Powhatan-Pocahontas Dem Clubs Dinner-Dance Nears

Riccardo's by the Bridge will be decked out in its festive best the night of Friday, May 16 when the catering facility will be the scene of one of the premier social events of the year- the Powhatan and Pocahontas Regular Democratic Clubs' 2008 annual dinner-dance. A cocktail hour will begin at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at 8 p.m.

A high point of the event will be the Clubs' special recognition of this year's honorees. District Leader of the 36th Assembly District Anne Marie Anzalone, one of the most well regarded of the area's party stalwarts, will be recognized for her achievements. Community Board 1 and Astoria Kiwanis member and longtime civic activist Julian Wager will also be honored for his many contributions to the area. Also due to receive welldeserved recognition for his efforts to make Astoria one of Queens' premier communities is Michael Serao of Commerce Bank, currently serving on the boards of the Astoria Civic Association, Astoria Kiwanis and Out Astoria.

The greetings and advertisements of members, well wishers and friends will be published in a special Souvenir Journal. Not only will the Journal serve as a cherished memento of this special and momentous occasion, but the proceeds enable the Clubs to maintain their clubhouse and continue their vital work in the community. The deadline for inclusion is rapidly approaching, so anyone interested should contact the Pocahontas Democratic Club, 41-05 Newtown Rd., Long Island City 11103, e-mail Journal Chair Dirk McCall at mcdirk@gmail.com or call him at 917-921-8308. Corporate checks are permitted by law; all checks should be made payable to the Pocahontas Democratic Club.

Tickets for the dinner dance are $65 per person; to purchase dinner-dance tickets, contact Anne Favicchio at 718-274- 7775. Checks should be made out to the Pocahontas Democratic Club and mailed to Favicchio at 31-35 46th St., Long Island City 11103.