{"id":6413,"date":"2025-10-17T14:22:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/6413\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T14:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:22:06","slug":"community-advocates-to-be-honored-by-the-staten-island-ballet-on-oct-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/6413\/","title":{"rendered":"Community advocates to be honored by the Staten Island Ballet on Oct. 23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"LJBOGJRHL5BYPBWDPSFKOF6KAM\">STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 A gourmet cocktail party hosted by the Staten Island Ballet is about to unfold in the Above Rooftop at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"LWV5LZBGRNGOJGJ5P4OS6RGQQ4\">The date to set aside is Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NMLT467ULRGR7FEP7MQ6J4UH7I\">Recognized for their service to community will be Public Administrator, Edwina Frances Martin, magician Mike Sherman, and members of the Mid-Island Rotary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"IKZDJ6BEG5B5LBY6EAHUZDVF5M\">The evening will include a cocktail buffet, an open bar and a performance by dancers of the Staten Island Ballet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"BDCMK4CLMNFMZGWQN2URZXIOFM\">Tickets are priced at $150 per person.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"IFGKHEW7YZFD5CVSCLT43VRNSA\">For further information, phone the Staten Island Ballet at 718 980-0500 or visit www.siballet.org<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"TTHMLWF455CNNJD2OZN7L7YZBQ\">A LITTLE ABOUT THE HONOREES<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"WJ4X7Q43SZAFZK2D2C7RXJ2IHE\">EDWINA FRANCES MARTIN<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NFMAXTR3SNDXBE5ITUP2QHA44Y\">A public interest attorney, Martin focuses on government relations, non-profit management and strategic communications. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"BS3THZVSP5GOVHFCHMBN5X3NYA\">She volunteers extensively within her community and the New York legal community, including Staten Island Meals on Wheels, St. John\u2019s Episcopal Church and the Alice Austen House.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3BW7KNEC7JADRGUPJ2XSS2766Y\">MIKE SHERMAN<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"D6GIHGN43FF5BBMVVY3BMHCO6Q\">Performing magic tricks since the age of 6, Sherman has continued his passion as a professional magician and is author of the Magic Shop book series. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3W655YVO4NEIHIEHUEUGJPHLWM\">He has supported Staten Island charities for four decades and never charges a fee for his shows for local fundraisers, including the Staten Island Ballet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"7K2DJ5UXFNEH3JWPEOSYABAJT4\">THE MID-ISLAND ROTARY CLUB<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ZGPHXDQJMBGXZBBEMUAE6PRG6Y\">Rotary International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"K2XRX7TYHRBLJLSKONTSIDERTQ\">Its mission is to provide service to others. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"IFV7TEYF4ZD7JJDFO3WLU5QFDA\">One of five local Rotary groups, the Mid-Island Rotary has been active in providing funding for various local charities, and high school scholarships, as well as international projects.<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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