Community Corner

Great Kite Flight at Jones Beach

Folks are invited to participate in a simultaneous kite flying event.

The Great Kite Flight will be held at Jones Beach Field 4 this Saturday.

WBLI and WBAB is teaming up with Friendly’s Long Island and the Texting Awareness Foundation to present this event. 

Setup begins at 7 a.m., while kite registration starts at 9 a.m. Simultaneous kite flying starts at 11 a.m., with kites down by noon.

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Long Islanders are encouraged to bring their own kites or purchase one at their local Long Island Friendly’s. Proceeds will benefit The Texting Awareness Foundation.

Nearby Friendly's locations:

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  • 1187 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh
  • 555 Broadway in Massapequa
  • 2640 Merrick Road in Bellmore
  • 3287 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown
  • 1826 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow
  • 4812 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park
  • 330 Fulton St. in Farmingdale

A rain date is set for June 9. 


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