Cinema on the Bay kicks off the season presenting “Black Panther” at Sunset Park in Port Washington on Saturday, June 29.
The series is presented by Residents Forward and the Town of North Hempstead. Admission is free and popcorn and candy will be sold at the event, in which proceeds go to Residents Forward.
Mindy Germain, executive director of Residents Forward, said that Dan Donatelli, a former co-president, thought of the series to give people in the community an opportunity to experience the waterfront in a fun way with their families.
She said the organization tries to select movies that appeal to the whole family as well as teenagers who may not have a lot to do around town.
Other movies being featured in the series are “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” on July 13, “Ghostbusters” on Aug. 3 and “Mary Poppins Returns” on Aug. 24. All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. except for the closing event, which will start at 8 p.m.
Last year’s movies drew about 200 people, according to Karyn Alevy of Residents Forward, and she expects a similar turnout this year.
Residents Forward also encourages attendees to support local businesses whether it be buying a picnic dinner to bring to the park or eating at a local restaurant.
