Staten Island, New York

 Westerleigh Improvement Society
Representing the community since 1893

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General  Membership and Meeting information:  
Join Us
 At our next Board 
of Directors Meeting on 
9/1/09
For more events, click here.

Meeting Location 
and Time
 Immanuel Union Church
Second Floor Meeting Room
the first Tuesday 
of each month at 8:00pm
Annual Dues -
Only $10 per year 
will make you a 
valued member of WIS
Click here for more info...
 

 

 

Welcome to the Westerleigh Improvement Society
The Westerleigh Improvement Society (WIS) has over 700 members. The 15 Directors of the Society meet monthly to address issues of concern to our community.

Membership in the Society is $10.00 per year. As a Member of WIS, you will receive our special community newsletter, The Voice of Westerleigh, which is published several times a year. 
 
You will also be able to attend our General Membership Meetings where many important issues are discussed and announcements of Society projects are made. 

Click here to learn more about WIS.

WISonline.org News

January 5: Mayor Bloomberg Sets Date for 49th Council District Election (Mike McMahon's seat) for February 24
The vacancy in the New York City Council  for the 49th CD will be filled by a special non-partisan election to be held on Tuesday, February 24. All voters registered in the 49th CD are eligible to vote. To prepare and inform residents of Westerleigh about the candidates and the issues, the Westerleigh Improvement Society is hosting a Candidates Forum in early February at a date to be announced. The community will have an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates at that time. Stay tuned for more information.

January 8: 49th  Council District Candidates Forum Date Set
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM has been set as the date for the Westerleigh Improvement Society 49th Council District Forum. The event will be held at the Immanuel Union Church, 693 Jewett Avenue. All candidates who have submitted petitions successfully to the Board of Elections will be invited to attend.

April 16: Immanuel Union Church Blood Drive set for May 4
Monday, May 4, 2009 Immanuel Union Church will sponsor a Blood Drive between 3:30-8:30 PM in the Church Hall. The New York Blood Center will be on Hand to accept donations. People are encouraged to register at (718) 698-4655.

May 10: 2nd Annual Westerleigh Folk Festival Set for June 20
The Friends of Westerleigh Park are proud to present, The 2nd Annual Westerleigh  Folk Music & Art festival. The Festival is an all day event, 11:30am till 7:30pm,which takes place in Westerleigh Park on Saturday ,June 20th.The Festival will feature 10 musical acts including Karlus Trapp, Joan Caddell & The Midnight Choir, Queen Tipsy, The Headlocks, The Wahoo Skiffel Crazies, Jim Indell, Guys in The Band, The Staten Island Pipes & Drums, Morty Jacobi with Stan Jay, Norm Pederson & Bob Conroy, Bob & Ruth , Louise Luger, Two of Us and Rob & Ellen.

 There will be an art installation by SICoLab as well as local area artists displaying their work.

Craftspeople will be present with hand made items for sale. Also at the festival will be Lombardi Guitar Works and SGR Guitar Repair. Refreshments will be available.

 Park benches are limited so bring a chair or blanket and prepare to enjoy a great day in Westerleigh Park. Westerleigh Park is located at the corners of Maine, Neal Dow, Willard & Springfield Aves. In the event of rain the Festival will be held on Sunday, June 21st.
                                          


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