More than 250 ceramic bowls were created several weeks prior by more than 30 artists and ceramicists at the Art League of Long Island’s ceramics center. With each $20 donation, event goers selected a ceramic bowl and had the opportunity to share a bowl of soup and salad in community with others. The ceramic bowls that guests took home with them will serve as reminders of those less fortunate.

SCCVFW is a 501(c) Veteran Service Organization that helps veterans and their families in need in Suffolk County. SCCVFW supports programs and raises funds to help feed veterans, provide cars, build homes and provide grants for veterans and their families in need on a local, national and international level. All donations to SCCVFW are tax exempt. Veterans looking for assistance or to join the organization can contact Commander Dave Rogers at (631) 838-8944 or visit www.sccvfw.com

The Art League is a not-for-profit art center offering more than 250 visual arts classes in a large variety of mediums to adults, teens, and kids ages four and up. In addition to the myriad art classes, the Art League also hosts special events, lectures, and gallery exhibits throughout the year. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills. For more information call (631) 462-5400 or visit www.artleagueli.org.

Picture above l to r: Charlee Miller, Art League of Long Island Executive Director; State Senator Jim Gaughran; Suffolk County Legislator Susan Berland; Dave Rogers, Suffolk County Council VFW Commander; Puneeta Mittal, Art League of Long Island Ceramics Department Head