On Wednesday, July 21 the Village of Babylon had the pleasure of seeing the growth in community spirit led by the First Presbyterian Church of Babylon with the opening of the Yellow Brick Road East Benefit Shop, a unique shopping experience.

Located in the Village Gate Building at 77 Deer Park Avenue, the Yellow Brick Road East Benefit Shop is a community-;minded project of the First Presbyterian Church of Babylon. All of the high-quality, new and gently used merchandise is donated to the shop. The shop’s staff primarily consists of volunteers and the best part is that all of the profits realized from sales will be donated back to the community through various charities and local organizations.

Balloons decorated the walkway, lollipops were given to children and lemonade and cookies were served throughout the day.

Dr. John Snyder, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, led the gathering of approximately 40 opening-hour customers in a prayer of blessing for the Yellow Brick Road East Benefit Shop.

Mayor Don Conroy joined in the grand opening festivities and ;upon cutting the yellow ribbon announced the Yellow Brick Road East Benefit Shop was opened for business.

Visit the Yellow Brick Road East Benefit Shop at the Village Gate Building, 77 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while supporting the community. Tax deductible donations may be made by calling the shop at 661-7208 or bring your donations directly to the store.