Updated December 10, 2011
Fair Lawn Knights of Columbus Polish Night to Benefit Wallington Knights of Columbus on Saturday, January 21, 2012
(December 10, 2011)
When Hurricane Irene struck New Jersey last August, the building that houses the Wallington, NJ, Knights of Columbus experienced extensive damage. River water and sewage swamped the basement and destroyed walls, flooring, refrigeration equipment, tables, chairs, furniture, cabinets, pots / pans, food, and organizational records. About 75% of the basement must be reconstructed. The damage is estimated to be in the area of $50,000.
To help with the repair bills, the Knights of Columbus Council in Fair Lawn, NJ, is sponsoring a Polish Night at their location on January 21 to benefit the reconstruction for the building in Wallington. Here are some of the particulars:
LOCATION — St. Ann’s Council #2853 Hall, 16-16 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, NJ.
TIME — 6 to 11 pm (The band plays from 7 to 11 and will, of course, be playing all styles of music for your listening and dancing pleasure.)
DONATION -- $36.44 per person includes Polish buffet diner, complimentary beer / wine / soda
Prizes for Best Dressed Polka Couple and Best Polka Dancers
Reservations must be paid by January 11. Contact Bob Gambino ( robertgambino@verizon.net or 201-797-6889 )
ABLEMEN HONORED BY WALLINGTON, NJ, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
(March 19, 2007)
For over 30 years, The Ablemen have performed at the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Knights of Columbus, Council #3644, in Wallington, New Jersey. On March 17, 2007, at the Knights’ annual Irish Night, the Council presented the band with a plaque in honor of their years of service to the organization, dedicating the stage at the hall to The Ablemen in front of a crowd that numbered approximately 200.
The Council has made a yearly tradition of having The Ablemen perform at Irish Night in March, customarily held on March 17 or the closest Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. Throughout the years, the band also played for various other functions at the hall: Polish Nights, Past Grand Knight Dinner-Dances, and countless wedding receptions and anniversaries.
The plaque, which will be permanently mounted on the front of the stage at the Council, reads: “This stage is dedicated to The Ablemen, with deep appreciation for over 30 years of fine music.”
Band members Ray Skorka, Jim Obrotka, Joe Annecchino, and Bill Miranda were extremely surprised and honored to receive this recognition. Ray accepted this award on behalf of other fellow musicians who performed with the band there, including Bill Wojciechowski and Rich Robino.
To view pictures from the event, click on the "photos" link and then "Wallington K of C Honors."