My unsung hero of the week is Victoria HofmoVincent GentileÂ’sPreservation Committee.She is a leader of the Bay Ridge Arts and Cultural Alliance. She is also the founder of the annual Viking Fest, to be held this year on May 17 at the Owls Head Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in advance of the annual Norwegian Day Parade, held on Sunday, May 18. She works non-stop for her community, and we are fortunate to have her in our neighborhood.COMMUNITY NEWSYou are invited to a free exhibition and lecture on the history of the German American community by historian Kathryn Jolowicz. The New Utrecht Reformed Church will host this interesting evening event on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m. The parish house is located at 18th Avenue and 84th Street. For additional information, please call 718-256-7173.The annual fundraiser to benefit the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade will be held at the Salty Dog, 75th Street and Third Avenue, on May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hats off to Frankie Marra whose patriotic spirit has helped to revive this parade. The Frankie Marra Band will provide entertainment. Please come out and have an enjoyable evening for a good cause. A donation of $20. 00 is requested.
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