LITM Partners With Sid Jacobson JCC For Annual New Leaders’ Tacos, Tennis and Tequila Night

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (SJJCC) held a special fundraiser at SPORTIME Roslyn. The New Leaders’ Tennis, Tacos, and Tequila Night helped raise money for its organization while providing a great time for its members. The event was held in conjunction with Long Island Tennis Magazine, who modeled the event after its successful Courts & Cocktails event series.

SJJCC is the only full-service JCC on Long Island’s North Shore, providing a full range of cutting-edge recreational, health, fitness, educational, cultural arts and social services programs to East Hills and the surrounding community.

“This event sells out every year, and the feedback is always the same,” said Blake Stier, a SJJCC New Leader. “Our attendees love the chance to play and socialize, but they also appreciate knowing that their time on the court is helping others off the court. It’s a chance to serve in more ways than one!”

That goal of helping others was on display at the event as a sold-out crowd of young adults of varying tennis levels came out to support the event’s goals. Tennis professionals led the players through a variety of drills and games on the courts, and throughout the evening, people mingled both on and off the court while helping to raise awareness for SJJCC. 

In the lobby, Dirty Taco catered the food and drink portion of the event, providing guests with a large spread of restaurant favorites including Beef & Chicken Tacos, Mexi Mac & Cheese, Fried Plantains, Brussel Sprouts and so much more, as well as an open bar where bartenders served up delicious drinks throughout the night.

“Events like Tennis, Tacos, and Tequila are vital to SJJCC’s mission because they turn connection into real impact,” said New Leader Marisa Katz. “In this case, every dollar raised supports our Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank, helping food-insecure families across Long Island and Queens access food and essential resources on a weekly basis”

David Sickmen, Publisher of Long Island Tennis Magazine, added:

“Our Courts & Cocktails event series has become a staple in the local tennis community and this event was a spinoff of that. We love helping to bring the community together for fun and unique Saturday night experiences while also raising money for worthy causes. We are appreciative of our partnership with SJJCC and love all that they do. We wanted to help make sure the event was done professionally and that everyone had a great time. On this night, with a sold-out event, it was a perfect time for couples and friends to spend time together on and off the court while raising money for a great cause. We are looking forward to continuing to partner with SJJCC in the future.”

Tennis, Tacos and Tequila is one of many events that SJJCC holds throughout the year in order to further its mission, and was the ideal way to kick off its 2026 events. 

“Sid Jacobson JCC is committed to enriching the lives of all individuals and families throughout our community. From fitness and wellness to arts, culture, and social services, we offer inclusive programs for people of all ages and abilities,” New Leader Lauren Singer. “Our signature event, Eat.Bid.Believe! on April 30, featuring world-renowned mentalist Colin Cloud, supports essential social service programs, including Camp Kehilla, our innovative summer camp for neurodivergent individuals ages 5-21.” 

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