Huntington Local

By Alyssa Nightingale

Long Islanders, New Yorkers and admirers of famed columnist Ed Lowe will gather on Saturday, June 14 to take part in the Huntington Hibernian Pub Crawl to raise funds to defray some of the health insurance and related expenses associated with Ed Lowe's rehabilitation following his recent stroke.

A Pub Crawl is a unique social opportunity for people to gather and meet to share stories and make new friends by touring seven of Huntington Village's best pubs and restaurants. (Ed appears at left in a 2004 photo.)

Registration and lunch will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Abel Conklin's Pub and Steakhouse, 54 New Street in Huntington. Following registration, guests will be able to tour some of the best local pubs in the village that will be participating in the event and donating tap beers, wine and/or a cocktail, including F. H. Riley's, Nags Head Ale House, Canterbury Ales, Finnegan's, and Christopher's. The last stop is Finley's for more cheer and a lite dinner.

All proceeds will help defray some of the mounting costs related to Ed Lowe's medical expenses and rehabilitation.

"Ed Lowe is one of Long Island's most admired journalists as well as a beloved humorist and a good friend to many," said MJ Pulling, one of the organizers of the event. "He has always been there for various charities and community organizations on Long Island that have asked him to host or speak at their events, and now Ed needs our support," she added.

The entry fee for the event is $75.00 and includes a keepsake t-shirt, Please make checks payable and mail to: A.O.H. Division 4, P.O. Box 793, Huntington, New York 11743. For additional information, call 631-338-6976

Alyssa Nightingale is with Nightingale & Nightingale, a public relations firm.