Rockville Centre daydreamin’

Posted Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:11 pm

Despite a morning snowstorm, Bill and Michelle Jacobs enjoyed some Caribbean warmth at the Rockville Centre Community Fund’s annual Margaritaville dinner last Friday, Feb. 5.

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Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, Margaritaville co-chair TJ Murray, honorees and Kasey’s owners Tom McNicholas, Anthony Geraci, Danny Quinn, Trustee Emilio Grillo, Deputy Mayor Nancy Howard and Margaritaville co-chair Peter Klugewicz.

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Jessica Vargas, left, Cathy Ambort and Sarah Frazier danced the night away.

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Rich Budelman, left, and Paul Cronen dressed in their island finest for the fundraiser.

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Jimmy and the Parrots kept the music and the fun flowing.

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On Friday, Feb. 5, the Rockville Centre Community Fund held its third annual Margaritaville fundraiser at the St. Agnes Parish Center.

The night is the Community Fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Formerly the Enchanted Winterland, Mayor Francis X. Murray changed the fundraiser to the Margaritaville theme two years ago and has kept it every year since because of its immense popularity.

The Rockville Centre Community Fund was created in 1987 by former-mayor Gene Murray. As its mission, it gives money and aid to Rockville Centre residents in their time of need.

There were about 500 people at the event. Though the exact amount of money raised hasn’t been calculated yet, Murray said it was going to be more than last year, which raised about $20,000 for the charity.

The evening also honored Anthony Geraci, Tom McNicholas, Jr. and Danny Quinn, co-owners of Kaseys Kitchen and Cocktails, for the work they’ve done and how they’ve given back to the community.

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