The third annual Arts Below Sunrise fair took place On Oct. 5. The community gathering brought out teachers, families, students and many volunteers who all came together to enjoy a day filled with fun, food and play for people of all ages.
Arts Below Sunrise attracted many Hewlett High School students who volunteered to run various activities such as games, selling fresh produce from the community garden and raising money for various organizations.
“As a member of the Youth Leadership Forum, I raised money for the Fistula Foundation, which is an organization that funds fistula surgeries for young women in underdeveloped countries. We were able to educate a lot of people a lot of the community about the organization and received several donations,” senior Allison Rebenstock said.
Families strolled up and down Broadway. People shopped and picked up jewelry, painted pumpkins and got their face painted. In addition, the fair had more than 60 street vendors and food trucks, ranging from delectable grilled cheese sandwiches and delicious funnel cakes, to the classic ice cream cone from Mr. Softee’s.
“ I think the event is a chance to celebrate the community. It is a chance to build community support and commodity,” said Dr. David Rifkind, a Hewlett High educator, Youth Leadership Forum Advisor and community resident.