Flyers on this event are available here:
English ~ Spanish ~Bengali ~ Arabic
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm Program Begins – free
Come early at 6:00 pm to enjoy the Bohemian Hall’s wonderful cuisine!
(dinner is at your own expense)
Location: The Bohemian Hall 29-19 24th Avenue (between 29th and 31st Streets)
~ Honoring the many roads to the Astoria community table.
~ Celebrating Astoria’s resulting abundant diversity.
Community leaders will share their own stories of building a new home in Astoria,
establishing roots in Astoria, and making connections in a new neighborhood.
Let your voice be heard!
Everyone present will be invited to share their stories and create bridges with one
another – no matter their backgrounds, or time in Astoria.
* Photographs and a brief film clip will illustrate Astoria-style diversity! *
Moderator: Assembly Member Aravella Simotas
Panelists (list in formation):
Bishop Mitchell Taylor, President and CEO, East River Development Alliance
Joe DiPietro – President FIAO (Federation of Italian-American Organizations)
Moustafa Elshiekh –EIHAB Human Services
Susie Loukis – Long-time Astoria Resident
Mizanur Rahman – Organizer, Documentary Watchers
Opening Remarks by City Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr.
To RSVP or for more information contact: Annie Rawlings, 212-870-3518 or annie@interfaithcenter.org.
