Want to get a jump start on your holiday shopping? The McCarthy School Parents’ Group is hosting a shopping extravaganza on Saturday, November 10 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus on Whitehaven Road! Enjoy a basket raffle and cash bar (for adults), and shop around for Tupperware, boots and purses, jewelry, crafts, and more! Admission is free and complementary hors d’oeuvres will be served. We hope to see you there!
Flu/Pneumonia Vaccinations
The VNA is offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations during the first two Saturdays of November! Come to the Grand Island Memorial Library from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 3 and Saturday, November 10. Make sure to bring your insurance card with you!
The Riverstone Grill has Reopened!
It’s the news that we’ve all been waiting for! As of November 1, 2012, The Riverstone Grill is back in action!
We at Island Prescription Center would like to extend our congratulations to the new owners of The Riverstone – we wish you the best of luck!
Follow the link below for restaurant hours, lunch and dinner menus, and daily specials.
Holiday Light Up the Boulevard Celebration
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to celebrate the start of the holiday season in the center of town as we Light Up the Boulevard on Saturday, November 17!
There will be a motor vehicle light parade to kick off the holiday season. Many businesses – Island Prescription Center included – will be decorating their store fronts with lights and holiday decorations. Prizes will be awarded for Best Decorated Store Front, Best Float/Vehicle, and Best Group marching in the Parade!
Activities include:
- Parade
- Lighting of the official Town Tree
- Visit with Santa
- Music and carolers
- Craft station for decorations
- Refreshments
- Vendor tents
If you would like to participate as a vendor or in the parade, please fill out an entry form and return it by November 10 to:
Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
2257 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14072
The forms can be found by following these links:
To register as a vendor: http://www.gichamber.org/Newsletters/Light%20up%20vendor%20application.docx
To register in the parade: http://www.gichamber.org/Newsletters/Light%20up%20parade%20application.docx
The schedule is as follows:
Vendors set up by 5:00 pm
Parade line-up at 5:00 pm
Parade begins at 5:30 pm
Tree-lighting ceremony at 6:00 pm
Fun family activities in the Town Commons from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Please join us as we participate in the first annual Holiday Light Up the Boulevard Celebration!
Chicken BBQ and Trick-or-Treating!
On Wednesday, October 31, the Grand Island Fire Company will be holding a chicken BBQ to celebrate their upcoming 75th anniversary. Come to the Grand Island Fire Headquarters (2275 Baseline Rd.) between 4:00-7:oo PM for a fundraiser featuring Chiavetta’s chicken and support our town’s firefighters!
Halloween is this Wednesday, October 31, and trick-or-treating hours are from 5:00-8:00 PM. Keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters as you’re driving, and make sure you stock up on candy! We wish everyone a safe and happy transition into November!
Relay for Life 2013
It’s never too early to start fundraising for Relay for Life! Island Prescription Center will once again be participating in Grand Island’s Relay for Life at Veteran’s Park, which begins Saturday June 8th, 2013. This fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is the world’s largest walk to end cancer, and we are proud to be raising money!
We are selling handmade blank note cards at the pharmacy for $1.00 apiece. All donations go directly to the American Cancer Society.
Please join us in raising money for a great cause! As the event draws closer, we will post a link to our team’s page where you will be able to join or donate.
Remember, the journey to end cancer starts with a single step.
