Pictured is Joanne Adams, Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation vice president who participated on behalf of the Foundation in the vendor exhibits at the Chamber’s September luncheon meeting at The Garden City Hotel. (Photo By John Ellis Kordes) A few openings remain for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s “Day at the Races” at Belmont Park. The fun-filled Friday afternoon on October 22 will kick off at 12 noon with lunch (including open bar). Post time is 1 p.m. Begin “get-away-day” with a friend, or entertain clients and business associates. A fabulous array of raffle prizes will include an additional “Day at the Races” package; donated by the New York Racing Association (NYRA).

Proceeds from the Foundation’s first major fundraising event will help to fulfill its mission: “to assist community members in need and to award scholarships to deserving Garden City Youth. Tickets are $100 per person in advance and will be mailed or delivered upon reservation. The fee at the door will be $125. To reserve, please call Ross Mongiardo, Foundation chairman at (516) 739-1809.