By MOHAMED FARGHALY
mfarghaly@queensledger.com
The Metro Village of Forest Hills, Inc. proudly hosted its fourth annual Community Day on Saturday, September 21 on Metropolitan Avenue. This year’s event held special significance as the organization celebrated its recent achievement of non-profit status, having been established during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Attendees enjoyed the “Meet Your Neighbors on Metro” passport game, which encouraged exploration of local businesses, as well as a variety of food offerings, giveaways, and engaging activities. A free trolley ride was available for guests, adding to the festive atmosphere.
“A major reason why Forest Hills is such a great neighborhood is that it is served by a variety of family-owned small businesses that richly contribute to the fabric of the community,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. “This year’s Fourth Annual Community Day event will celebrate Forest Hills and help support Metropolitan Avenue’s hard-working businesses owners. I congratulate Metro Village of Forest Hills, Inc. for organizing Community Day and for doing all the work it does to promote and strengthen Forest Hills.”
“As a proud supporter of Metro Village, I’m thrilled to see them achieve non-profit status and continue their important work in strengthening our vibrant Forest Hills community. This year’s fourth annual Community Day is a wonderful celebration of the diversity, unity, and spirit that make our neighborhood so special,” said NYC Council Member Lynn Schulman.
Metropolitan Avenue, nestled near the historic Forest Hills Gardens, boasts a collection of long-standing family-owned businesses that create a charming, village-like atmosphere. The Metro Village of Forest Hills aims to foster collaboration among local business owners and residents, promoting the avenue as a go-to destination for shopping, dining, and community engagement.
In recent years, the organization has made notable contributions to the area, including revitalizing the streets with holiday lights, hosting an art crawl featuring local artists, and organizing community clean-ups to enhance the neighborhood’s beauty. Community Day served as a vibrant celebration of the unity and spirit that define Forest Hills.
