WAG 2008 Registry of Galas and Benefits
Your invitation to the season's most anticipated glittering galas, glamorous balls, and fun-filled fundraisers has arrived! The region's most prominent charities and cultural organizations have planned their events for the coming season and we've got all the details. Mark your calendar now and RSVP! A-HOME Strengthening northern Westchester neighborhoods by providing people safe and affordable places to livethe foundation of a stable life. Event: Spring Benefit: Cocktails, silent auction, giving tree, dinner, and dancing. Date: Friday, April 25 Time: 7 p.m. Cocktails Location: Mount Kisco Country Club, Mount Kisco Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Russell, Baldwin Place; Janet Harckham, Katonah; Sean OConnor, Goldens Bridge; Timothy Clark, Katonah; Edward W. Russell, Pleasantville; Angela Lowman, Katonah Ticket Price: $225 Individual Contact: Lonna Kelly, 666-0740; Address: 185 Kisco Ave., Ste. 4, Mount Kisco 10549 Phone: 666-0740 Fax: 666-0221 Abilis To build a responsive, accessible, and innovative system of community supports for people with special needs and their families in the greater Greenwich-Stamford area. Event: Twenty-First Anniversary Jerry Sr. Memorial Celebrity Golf Tournament: Buffet brunch, 18-holes of scramble format golf, cocktail reception, live auction of sports memorabilia, and an awards banquet. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Location: Innis Arden Golf Club, Old Greenwich, CT Co-Chairs: Jerry Porricelli, Greenwich, CT; Mark Yusko, Brookfield, CT Ticket Prices: $600 Golfer; $2,200 Foursome; Sponsorship opportunities available Contact: Denise Sizemore, (203) 531-1880, ext. 110; Sizemore@abilis.us Address: 50 Glenville St., Greenwich, CT 06831 Phone: (203) 531-1880 Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Promoting the educational and spiritual growth of culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse young women; preparing them for college and empowering them to shape their future as women in society. Event: Alumnae Appreciation Day and Inductions to the Wall of Fame: Celebration of Mass followed by a celebratory luncheon. Date: Sunday, April 6 Time: 1 p.m Location: 52 North Broadway, White Plains Chairperson: Mary Ann Balco-Berry, Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Honorees:Sr. Miam Moran, White Plains; Eileen Downing Pilla, Ossining; Virginia Curry, Valhalla; Roberta Cribari LiCalzi, New Milford, CT; Elizabeth Dwyer, White Plains; Laura Ennis Finneran, Tuckahoe Ticket Price: $60 Individual Contact: Mary Ann Balco-Berry, Director of Development and Alumnae Relations, 949-0178, ext. 15; Address: 52 N. Broadway, White Plains 10603 Phone: 949-0178 Fax: 682-3531 http://www.goodcounselacademyhs.org AIDS-Related Community Services (ARCS) Providing essential services to those affected by HIV/AIDS and offering HIV-prevention education and outreach to at-risk communities in the Hudson Valley region. Event: AIDS WALK: 2-mile walk, opening ceremony, entertainment, live band, DJ, food, prizes, face painting, and fun for children. Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Location: Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie Contact: J. Dewey, Director of Resource Enhancement and Public Relations, 785-8326 Address: 40 Saw Mill River Rd., Hawthorne 10532 Phone: (800) 992-1442 Fax: 785-8243 The Alan T. Brown Foundation to Cure Paralysis Finding a cure for spinal cord injury and spinal paralysis; supporting scientific and medical research initiatives worldwide; its Outreach Program empowers SCI individuals to develop levels of independence. Event: Twentieth Annual Celebrity Golf & Tennis Tournament: Brunch, golf and tennis tournaments, cocktail honor, awards dinner, and silent and live auctions. Date: Monday, July 28 Time: 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Location: Westchester Country Club, Rye Ticket Prices: $450 Tennis Player; $995 Golfer; $3,800 Foursome Contact: (212) 944-8727; Address: 19 W. 44th St., Ste. 1519, NY, NY 10036 Phone: (212) 944-8727 Fax: (212) 944-0021 Alcott School A preschool whose objective is to provide all children with the opportunity to develop independence, an awareness of their own abilities, and feelings of self worth. Event: Fortieth Anniversary Gala, Art Auction & Wine Tasting: Wine tasting, professional art auction, hors doeuvres, gourmet dinner stations, dessert, and coffee. (Cash Bar for liquor only.) Date: Friday, April 11 Times: 6:30 p.m. Art Preview & Dinner; 8 p.m. Auction Location: C.V. Rich Mansion, White Plains Chairperson: Julie Goldberg, Scarsdale Ticket Price: $75 Individual Contact: Julie Goldberg, 472-4404 ext. 16; Address: 27 Crane Rd., Scarsdale 10583 Phone: 472-4404 Fax: 472-7547 Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley/Rockland/Westchester, NY Chapter Eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; providing and enhancing care and support for all affected; and reducing the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Event: Tenth Annual Golf Tournament: BBQ lunch, golf, cocktails, dinner, prize drawings, and awards presentations. Date: Monday, September 8 Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration Location: Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck Co-Chairs: Ronald & Donna Sylvestri, Bronxville Ticket Prices: $375 Golfer; Sponsorships available Contact: Terry Kean, 428-1919; terry.kean@alz.org
Event: Annual Memory Walk: 5K (3.1 mile) walk; music, refreshments, and penny social. Date: Sunday, October 5 Time: 9 a.m. Registration Location: White Plains High School, White Plains Contact: Terry Kean, 428-1919; terry.kean@alz.org Address: 785 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, 10605 Phone: 428-1919 Fax: 428-0983 http://www.alz.org/hudsonvalley American Cancer Society Eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Event: Diamond Luncheon: Elegant upscale luncheon, boutique, gourmet dining, and a renowned speaker. Date: Friday, May 30 Time: 10 a.m. Boutiques Open Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, White Plains Co-Chairs: Gae Getlan, Scarsdale; Ilyssa Getlan-Mackin, Rye Brook Honorees: Harold Debrovner, White Plains; Muffin Gleason Hamm, Mount Vernon; Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Thompson & Bender Ticket Prices: $135 Individual; $600 & Up, Sponsorships Contact: Lauren Herman, 397-8842;
Event: Westchester Golf Classic: Day of golf, which includes 18 holes of golf on a magnificent course, brunch, cocktail and dinner reception, awards ceremony, and more. Date: Monday, June 2 Times: 10 a.m. Registration; 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, Reception & Dinner Location: Westchester Country Club, Rye Chairperson: Lou Finkelstein, Briarcliff Manor Honoree: Lisa Tepper, Travelers Regional President Downstate New York/New Jersey Ticket Prices: $775 Golfer; Corporate Packages & Sponsorships available Contact: Contact: Jacqueline Smith, 397-8845;
Event: An Evening of Jazz—Gourmet: Dining, live entertainment, silent auction, and awards ceremony to benefit the American Cancer Society and the Patient Navigation Program at Northern Westchester Hospital. Date: Thursday, September 25 Location: Whippoorwill Country Club, Armonk Co-Chairs: Peter & Donna Samaha, North Salem; Peter & Nyna Giles, Pound Ridge Contact: Lauren Herman, 397-8842; lauren.herman@cancer.org Address: 2 Lyon Pl., White Plains 10601 Phone: 949-4800 Fax: 397-8851 American Heart Association Building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Event: Fifteenth Annual By-Pass-Open Tennis Tournament: Round Robin doubles and complimentary low fat breakfast and lunch. Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Armonk Tennis Club, Armonk Ticket Price: $100 Pledge (Players who raise more than $100 will receive special prizes) Contact: Herman A. Slotoroff, 666-9288; http://www.bypassopen.org
Event: Westchester Start!: Heart Walk—3-mile walk Date: Saturday, September 27 Times: 9 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Walk Location: Start: Kensico Dam, Valhalla Contact: Maria Lago, 640-3275; maria.lago@heart.org Address: 3020 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577 Phone: 640-3260 Fax: 694-1285 AmeriCares An international relief organization whose passion to help is matched by an ability to deliver. Event: AmeriCares Airlift Benefit: Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Halfway through the evening, nearly 65 guests board a plane and travel to a country for a one day to visit with AmeriCares beneficiaries. Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Westchester County Airport, Hangar E, White Plains Ticket Prices: $250 & Up, Individual; $5,000 & Up, Tables of 10 Contact: Katherine Bequary, (203) 658-9556; kbequary@americares.org Address: 88 Hamilton Ave., Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 658-9500 Fax: (203) 327-5200 Andrus Childrens Center Serving children and families who have or are at risk of developing emotional illness or behavioral health problems. Event: Golf Fore Kids: Golf outing for 120 players, lavish buffet lunch, cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, and raffles. Date: Monday, June 16 Time: 10:30 a.m. Dinner Location: Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville Ticket Prices: $700 Golfer; $2,600 Foursome Contact: Kevin Cook, Director of Development, 965-3700, ext. 1241;
Event: Best for Westchester—Cocktails, dinner, dancing, live auction, and raffle. Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails Location: Abigail Kirsch Ballroom, The New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx Contact: Kevin Cook, Director of Development, 965-3700, ext. 1241; kcook@jdam.org Address: 1156 N. Broadway, Yonkers 10701 Phone: 965-3700 Fax: 798-5544 Anshe Sholom Sisterhood Providing educational and social events that join our congregation together in the learning of the Torah, love of Israel, maintaining our culture and traditions, and the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim. Event: Annual Dinner Date: Sunday, September 14 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Congregation Anshe Sholom, New Rochelle Chairperson: Shoshana Fayon, Pelham Manor Honoree: Constance Levi, Larchmont Ticket Price: $55 Individual Contact: Ruth Grayson, 632-4555 Address: 50 North Ave., New Rochelle 10805 Phone: 632-9220 Fax: 632-8182 http://www.anshesholomnewrochelle.org Ashikari Breast Center at Community Hospital at Dobbs Ferry To provide individualized and efficient responsive quality care in a warm and compassionate environment, with a focus on positive results; to support patients at they manage stress and the emotional impact of breast cancer and illness. Event: Making Dreams a Reality Date: Thursday, October 2 Times: 6 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, White Plains Ticket Price: $200 Individual Contact: Ellen Weiner, Vice President, Business Development and Ancillary Services, 693-0700 Address:128 Ashford Ave., Dobbs Ferry 10522 Phone: 693-0700 http://www.riversidehealth.org Autism Speaks Westchester/Fairfield & Greater Hudson Valley Chapter To change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Event: Seventh Annual Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism: 2- to 3-mile walk, community resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities. Date: Sunday, June 8 Times: 9:30 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies; 11 a.m. Walk Location: Manhattanville College, Purchase Contact: Valeri Zygmont, 934-5138; vzygmont@autismspeaks.org Address: 168 Irving Ave., Ste. 500F, Port Chester 10573 Phone: 934-5138 The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson To find better treatments and cures for the movement disorders dystonia and Parkinsons disease, and to provide medical and patient information. Event: Sixteenth Annual Golf Invitational Date: Monday, June 16 Times: 11 a.m. Buffet Lunch & Practice on the Golf Range; 12:30 p.m. Pro-Am Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start); 5:30 p.m. Cocktails; 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Live Auction Location: Century Country Club, Purchase Ticket Prices: 1,000 Dinner only; $1,000 Golf & Dinner; $2,000 Golf, Lunch & Dinner; $5,000 Golf, Lunch & Dinner Couple; $10,000 Golf, Lunch, & Dinner Foursome Contact: Beth Pfeil, Special Events Manager, (212) 682-9900; Address: 551 Fifth Ave., Ste. 520, NY, NY 10176 Phone: (212) 682-9900 Fax: (212) 682-6156 http://www.dystonia-parkinson.org Bees Without Borders To bring the value of beekeeping to low-resource individuals and communities in the developing world, allowing people to increase their income while maintaining their dignity and improving the environment. Event: Benefit Event: Evening of music, dinner, and raffle. Date: Friday, October 17 Time: 6-9:30 p.m. Location: Fat Cat Joe, Norwalk, CT Ticket Price: $50 Individual Contact: (203) 919-2075; tess@beeswithoutborders.org Address: 3-5 Wall St., Norwalk, CT Phone: (203) 919-2075 http://www.beeswithoutborders.org Bert Saperstein Communication Scholarship Fund, Inc. Scholarship awards for qualified and needy full-time students pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university. Event: Fourteenth Annual Bert Saperstein Scholarship Fund Open: Golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner, open bar, prizes, awards, silent bids, and more. Date: Tuesday, September 16 Times: 10 a.m. Registration; 12:30 p.m. Tee Off Location: Bonnie Briar Country Club, Larchmont Co-Chairs: David Saperstein, New Rochelle; Larry Saperstein, Hastings-on-Hudson Ticket Price: $300 Golfer Contact: David Saperstein, 636-1281; info@bsc-scholarshipfund.org Address: PO Box 42, Wykagyl Station, New Rochelle 10804 Phone: 636-1281 http://www.bsc-scholarshipfund.org Birthright Northern Westchester & Putnam Counties To help women succeed through a crisis pregnancy. Event: Ninth Annual Banquet Date: Thursday, April 24 Location: Crowne Plaza, White Plains Chairperson: Tom Davis, Ossining Honoree: Ruth Graham, Shenandoah Contact: Tom Davis, 945-0711 Address: PO Box 338. Mohegan Lake 10547 Phone: 945-0711 Fax: 941-4895 Blythedale Children’s Hospital Dedicated to improving the health status and quality of life of children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs. Event: Twelfth Annual Charity Outing: Brunch for golfers; lunch for morning tennis with silent auction; cocktail reception and dinner for golfers and afternoon tennis; live auction and journal. Date: Monday, September 15 Times: 9:30 a.m. Morning Tennis Registration; 10:30 a.m. Golf Registration; 12 Noon Shotgun; 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Tennis Registration; 5 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner Location: Sunningdale Country Club, Scarsdale Ticket Prices: $150 Lunch only, $200 Dinner only; $200 Morning Tennis, $400 Afternoon Tennis; $600 Golfer; Sponsorships available Contact: Betsy Bowman, 592-7138 ext. 411; betsyb@blythedale.org Address: 95 Bradhurst Ave., Valhalla, 10595 Phone: 592-7555 Fax: 592-0407 Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Inspiring and enabling all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Event: Eighteenth Annual Blockbuster Dinner Dance & Raffle: Cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and raffle. Date: Saturday, March 8 Location: V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle Contact: Lynne Marie Bielecki, 235-3736, ext. 21;
Event: Forty-Sixth Annual Golf Outing: A full day of golf and an awards dinner. Date: Tuesday, October 14 Times: 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. Tee Times; 6 p.m. Reception; 7 p.m. Dinner & Awards Location: Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Joseph Miressi, New Rochelle; Neil Clark, New Rochelle Honorees: Janifer Lighten, New Rochelle; John J. McCarthy, New Rochelle Ticket Prices: $200 Reception & Dinner Only; $400 & Up Golfer Contact: Lindsey Coviello, 235-3736; lcoviello@bgcnr.org Address: 79 Seventh St., New Rochelle 10801 Phone: 235-3736 Fax: 234-2614 Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester Inspiring and enabling all young people from all backgrounds to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Event: The Humanitarian Award Dinner: Positively Nutritious: Cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, award presentation, and live and silent auctions. Spotlights the Clubs programming of healthy living. Date: Saturday, June 7 Time: 6:30 p.m Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough Co-Chairs: Maria Roach, Pound Ridge; Bonnie Trotta, Mount Kisco; Heidi Johnston, Cross River; Linda Mahon, Mount Kisco; Christine Gelwicks, Bedford Hills Honoree: Laureen Barber, Pound Ridge Ticket Price: $350 Individual Contact: Anne Stern, 666-8069; Address: 351 Main St., Mount Kisco 10549 Phone: 666-8069 Fax: 666-9166 Breast Cancer Alliance Funding innovative breast cancer research and promoting breast health through education and outreach. Event: Annual Benefit Luncheon & Fashion Show: Luncheon and fashion show by Mitchells/Richards. Date: Thursday October 30 Times: 11 a.m. Doors Open; 11:45 a.m. Seating; 2 p.m. After Party & Boutique Location: Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Old Greenwich, CT Ticket Prices: $300 & Up, Individual Contact: (203) 861-0014 Address: 15 E. Putnam Ave., No. 414, Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 861-0014 Fax: (203) 861-1940 http://www.breastcanceralliance.org Broadcasters Foundation of America Providing financial assistance to radio and television broadcasters who are in acute personal financial need. Event: Celebrity Golf Tournament Date: Monday, September 15 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale Co-Chairs: Tom Kane, President, CBS-TV stations; Traug Keller, President, ESPN Deportes and Radio Ticket Price: $8,000 Foursome Contact: Gordon Hastings, Tournament Director, (203) 862-8577; ghhbcast@aol.com Address: 7 Lincoln Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 862-8577 Fax: Fax: (203) 629-5739 Bruce Museum To promote the understanding and appreciation of art and science to enrich the lives of all people. Event: The Century Ball: Diamonds are Forever: Music by Starlight Orchestra, catering by Abigail Kirsch, and live auction. Date: Saturday, June 7 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Private Estate, Greenwich, CT Contact: (203) 869-0376 Address: 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 869-0376 The Business Council of Westchester Enhancing profitability, wealth, and economic opportunity for all in Westchester. Event: Business Hall of Fame Awards: Awards dinner. Date: Wednesday, April 16 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Ronald Stytzer, Antuns of Westchester; Cindy Rubino, Berkeley College Ticket Prices: $250 Individual; $2,500 & Up, Tables Contact: Pat Nicolais, 948-2110 Address: 108 Corporate Pk Dr., Ste.101, White Plains 10604 Phone: 948-2110 Fax: 948-0122 Cancer Support Team To enhance the quality of life of lower Westchester County individuals and families affected by cancer. Event: Gala Benefit Evening: Cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and silent auction. Date: Thursday, May 29 Time: 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Location: New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Co-Chairs: RuthAnn Brazill, Bronxville; Lisa Edmiston, Bronxville; Carla Volpe Porter, Larchmont Honorary Co-Chairs: Felix & Carol Petrillo, Mamaroneck Contact: Judith Dobrof, Executive Director, 777-2777, ext. 15; jdobrof@cancersupportteam.org
Event: Tenth Annual Women’s Health Awareness Luncheon: Jane Brody—Living the Great Life After Cancer—Luncheon and educational lecture. Date: Wednesday, October 15 Time: 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Location: Westchester Country Club, Harrison Co-Chairs: Stephanie Piccone, Larchmont; Michele Power, Bronxville Ticket Prices: $75–$500 Individual; $1,000 Tables Contact: Judith Dobrof, DSW, 777-2777, ext. 15; jdobrof@cancersupportteam.org Address: 875 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 204, Mamaroneck 10543 Phone: 777-2777 Fax: 777-2780 http://www.cancersupportteam.org Canticorum Virtuosi, Inc. Commissioning, performing, and recording classical choral music with Harold Rosenbaums choirs: The New York Virtuoso Singers, The Canticum Novum Singers, and The Canticum Novum Youth Choir. Event: Benefit Gala: Cocktail hour, hors doeuvres, performance by The New York Virtuoso Singers and the Canticum Novum Youth Choir, dinner, and silent auction. Date: Sunday, April 13 Time: 5 p.m.10 p.m. Location: Le Chateau Restaurant Francais, South Salem Chairperson: Edie Rosenbaum, South Salem Honorary Chair: John Harbison, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ticket Prices: $150$250 Individual Contact: Edie Rosenbaum, 763-6819; Address: 2 Cove Rd., South Salem 10590 Phone: 763-3453 Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Dedicated to distinguishing itself by attracting world class performers and launching the finest young musical talent; and to sustaining curriculum-based, participatory, educational outreach programs. Event: Cabaret in the Music Room, Jeff Harnar & Shauna Hicks in the Westchester Premiere of "I Got Rhythm: Mickey & Judys Hollywood": Performance followed by a meet-the-artists champagne reception. Date: Friday, May 9 Time: 8 p.m Location: The House Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Co-Chairs: Adela & Lawrence Elow, Bedford Ticket Prices: $75, $125, Individual, $200 Individual (Premium Seating) Contact: Christine Bosco, Manager of Special Events, 232-1492; Phone: 232-1492
Event: Notte Italiana, Preview Party of the House Museums 2008 Special Exhibition: A Journey in Maiolica: Italian Renaissance to American Contemporary: Hors doeuvres, dinner, dancing, a short selection of Italian arias, silent auction, and special pre-cocktail party with the Honorary Co-Chairs. Date: Saturday, May 17 Time: 7 p.m. Location: The House Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Co-Chairs: Barbara DuPont, Pound Ridge; Nina Stanton, Bedford Honorary Co-Chairs: Gianna & Chazz Palminteri, actors Ticket Prices: $175 Individual (Main party only), $275, $500 Individual; $2,750, $5,000 Tables of 10 Contact: Merceds Santos-Miller, Manager of the House Museum & Director of Museum Programs, 232-8076; Phone: 232-8076
Event: Opening Night Gala, Opening of the 2008 Caramoor International Music Festival: Dinner, dessert, dancing and the Opening Night concert: Americans in Paris featuring Jon Kimura Parker, piano; Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Igor Begelman, clarinet; Orchestra of St. Lukes; Michael Barrett, conductor. Date: Saturday, June 21 Times: 6 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner; 8:30 p.m. Concert; 10:30 p.m. Dessert & Dancing Location: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Co-Chairs: Patricia & Edward Falkenberg, New York City; Pamela & John Hervey, Katonah Ticket Prices: $600, $1,250, $2,500 Individual Contact: Christine Bosco, Manager of Special Events, 232-1492;
Event: An Evening of Wine: Exceptional vintage wines and a six-course dinner menu prepared by chef Peter X. Kelly. Date: Friday, October 17 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The House Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Ticket Price: $1,750 Individual Contact: Christine Bosco, Manager of Special Events, 232-1492; events@caramoor.org
Event: Bel Canto Opera Luncheon: Fund-raising luncheon celebrating Caramoor’s internationally acclaimed Bel Canto at Caramoor opera programs. Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 12 Noon Location: The Union Club, New York City Ticket Prices: $300, $600, $1,000 Individual Contact: Christine Bosco, Manager of Special Events, 232-1492; events@caramoor.org Address: 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah 10536 Phone: 232-5035 Fax: 232-5521 Cat Assistance, Inc. Dedicated to finding loving permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals. Event: Wags & Whiskers Annual Fundraiser: 100 percent of all proceeds benefits both Cat Assistance, Inc. (Ardsley) & Pet Adoption League, Inc. (Yonkers). Sponsored by Ray Catena Lexus of Larchmont. Date: Friday, April 4 Time: 7 pm Location: Coveleigh Club on Milton Point, Rye Honoree: Patricia Casey, president and publisher of the White Plains Times Ticket Price: $75 Individual Contact: Cat Assistance, 937-7877; Pet Adoption League, 699-7387; Address: PO Box 539, Ardsley 10502 Phone: 937-7877 Central Westchester Audubon Society Promoting education, sharing information, supporting activities, and advocating for a healthy environment, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and human beings. Event: Annual Birdathon: An all-day bird walk to Forest Park in Queens and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to tally as many bird species as possible. Proceeds support a camp scholarship program for elementary school children. Date: Saturday, May 10, Rain Date: Saturday, May 17 Time: 7:15 a.m. Location: Education House, Central Westchester Audubon Society, White Plains Chairperson: Jeanne Alpert, White Plains Ticket Price: Pledge per species, Pledge flat amount Contact: Jeanne Alpert, 946-1780; Address: PO Box 359, White Plains 10602 Phone: 946-1780 http://www.centralwestchesteraudubon.org Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Advancing the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Event: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Growing Together Community Walk: Proceeds fund the Adaptive Gardening Program. Date: Friday, May 23 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Rye Brook Ticket Price: Pledges Contact: Joan Colangelo, Assistant Director of Development, 253-5203; Phone: 253-5203
Event: Eighth Annual Golf Classic Date: Monday June 30 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Fenway Country Club, Scarsdale Chairperson: Michael Fierstein, Armonk Contact: Joan Colangelo, Assistant Director of Development, 253-5203;
Event: Golf & Tennis Challenge & Networking Event: Buffet brunch, 18 holes of golf or a round robin tennis tournament with swimming, buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, and a raffle. Sponsored by Business Networking International. Date: Monday, August 25 Times: 9 a.m. Registration for golf & tennis participants; 11 a.m. Open access for pool guests Location: Elmwood Country Club, White Plains Contact: Lauren Borek, 937-3800, ext. 353; Lauren.borek@cpwestchester.org
Event: A Taste of Westchester: Features more than a dozen of Westchester’s finest restaurants. Date: Monday, October 27 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Westchester Renaissance Hotel, White Plains Contact: Joan Colangelo, Assistant Director of Development, 253-5203; Joan.Colangelo@cpwestchester.org Address: 1186 King St., Rye Brook 10573 Phone: 937-3800 Fax: 937-0710 Children's Cancer Fund To fund research in childhood cancers and to provide services that improve the quality of life to affected children and their families. Event: Teddy Bear Ball: Cocktails, auction, dinner, and dancing Date: Saturday, May 3 Location: Westchester Marriot, Tarrytown Honorees: Chip McElroy, Ryan McElroy Children's Cancer Foundation; Eric C. Semenetz, GiantKids Ticket Prices: $125 Individual (Patients and their parents only); $250 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Theresa Devins, 588-0798; Address: 2 Brady Ln., Katonah 10536 Phone: 588-0798 Fax: 232-3102 The Childrens Dream Foundation Dedicated to improving childrens health care in the Hudson Valley. Event: Annual Dinner & Auction Date: Friday, May 9 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Shenorock Shore Club, Rye Chairperson: Michael Stevens, Scarsdale Honorees: Randall Greene, Safe Flight Instrument Corporation; Irina Zhabinskaya, M.D., Northern Westchester Hospital Center Ticket Price: $200 Individual Contact: 763-0409; Address: 3 Rye Ridge Plz., Ste. 101, Rye Brook 10573 Phone: 763-0409 The Children's Village Working in partnership with families to help society's most vulnerable children so that they become educationally proficient, economically productive, and socially responsible members of their communities. Event: Work Appreciation for Youth Scholarship Dinner: Honoring WAY Scholars. Date: Thursday, March 13 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Westchester Manor, Hastings-on-Hudson Ticket Prices: $80 Individual; Sponsor a Scholar and underwrite the ticket costs of a WAY Student Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno, ;
Event: Circle of Friends Annual Dinner Date: Thursday, May 1 Times: 6 p.m. Silent Auction & Cocktail Hour; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Location: Pier Sixty, New York City Chairperson: Mark Scherzer, Morgan Stanley Honoree: Lois Amend, Rye; Sodexho, Inc. Ticket Prices: $500 Individual; $5,000$25,000 Tables of 10; Sponsorships available Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno, 693-0600, ext. 1224;
Event: Neighbor Night & Volunteer Recognition Picnic: Softball game, childrens art show, plant sale, music by CV Radio, and more. Date: Thursday, May 15 Time: 5 p.m. Location: The Childrens Village Offs Dobbs Ferry Campus, Dobbs Ferry Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno, 693-0600, ext. 1224;
Event: Fourth Annual Saw Mill Summer Theatre Rock Concert: Concert, drinks, and raffle prizes Date: Wednesday, July 16 Time: 8 p.m.. Location: Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford Chairperson: Jonathan Moses, Yorktown Heights Ticket Prices: $25 Individual; Sponsorships available Contacts: Tickets: 962-1691; Sponsorships: Lauren Confrey, 693-0600, ext. 1454; lconfrey@childrensvillage.org
Event: Golf & Tennis Classic Date: Monday, September 15 Time: 11 a.m. Shotgun Start Location: St. Andrew’s Golf Club, Hastings-on-Hudson Chairperson: Mark Scherzer, Morgan Stanley Ticket Prices: $75 Dinner only; $300 Tennis Player; $625 Golfer; $2,600 Foursome; Sponsorships available Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno, 693-0600, ext. 1224; rmagdaleno@childrensvillage.org
Event: Masquerade Gala Date: Saturday, October 25 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Philipsburg Arts Center, Yonkers Contact: RoseAnn Magdeleno, 639-0600, ext. 1224; rmagdeleno@childrensvillage.org Address: Echo Hills Dobbs Ferry 10522 Phone: 693-0600 Fax: 693-0622 http://www.childrensvillage.org City Harvest Ending hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. Event: Fourteenth Annual Practical Magic Ball: Cocktails, silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner and live auction. Date: Tuesday, April 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City Co-Chairs: Pamela & Andrew Kaufmann, Greenwich, CT; Heather & Steven Mnuchin, New York City; Linda Slotnick Petrone & Tom Petrone, Greenwich, CT; Susan & Gary Rosenbach, Greenwich, CT; Arthur F. Backal, New York City; Timothy White, New York City; Nick Mautone, New York City; Sheri & David Gellman, Greenwich, CT Honoree: BlackRock Ticket Prices: $750$2,500 Individual; $10,000$50,000 Tables Contact: City Harvest Events Office, (917) 351-8725; Address: 575 Eighth Ave., 4th Flr., NY, NY 10018 Phone: (917) 351-8700 Fax: (917) 351-8720 CLUSTER Community Services To provide services and programs that will assist individuals and families in Yonkers and other parts of Westchester County to build a better future for themselves and their communities. Event: Second Annual Harvest Wine Tasting: Featuring Prospero Winery, Pleasantville Date: Wednesday, October 22 Location: Estherwood Mansion, Dobbs Ferry Honoree: St. Faith's House Foundation Contact: Diana Campos, 963-6440, ext. 220; dcampos@clusterinc.org Address: P.O. Box 1248, Yonkers 10702 Phone: 963-6440 Fax: 963-4566 Cooleys Anemia Foundation Westchester/Rockland Chapter Dedicated to funding research, educating the public and the medical community, and providing support for those whose lives have been touched by thalassemia. Event: A Night at the Races: Video horseracing, dinner, fabulous raffle prizes, and amazing auction items. Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 7 p.m.-Midnight Location: V.I.P. Country Club, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Peter Chieco, Katonah; Janet Manning, Eastchester Ticket Price: $75 Individual Contact: Janet Manning, 779-7554, Address: 3 Samuel Purdy Ln., Katonah 10536 Phone: 232-1808 Fax: 793-0282 Congregation Anshe Sholom A modern orthodox synagogue in New Rochelle that welcomes people from all walks of life. Event: Annual Testimonial Dinner Date: Sunday, June 22 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Congregation Anshe Sholom, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Honey Neier, New Rochelle; David Tantleff, New Rochelle Honorees: Armond & Marlene Lerner, New Rochelle; Barbara Nelson, New Rochelle Ticket Price: $175 Individual Contact: Synagogue, 632-9220, Address: 50 North Ave., New Rochelle 10805 Phone: 632-9220 Fax: 632-8182 http://www.anshesholomnewrochelle.org Copland House Devoted to nurturing and renewing America's vibrant musical legacy through a broad range of musical, educational, public, community, scholarly, informational, and electronic-media activities. Event: Paris After Dark: Chef Eric Ripert creates a four-course tour-de-force to complement a vivacious musical buffet performed live by the Music from Copland House ensemble and eminent guest artists. Date: Sunday, September 21 Time: 5 p.m. Location: Le Bernardin, New York City Co-Chairs: Dr. Ezriel Kornel, Bedford; Katherine Petitti-Kornel, Bedford; O. Anthony Maddalena, Armonk Honoree: Rosamond Bernier, founder and editor of the French art journal, L'Oeil Ticket Prices: $500 Individual ($375 tax deductible); sponsorship opportunities available Contact: 788-4659 Address: P.O. Box 2177, Cortlandt Manor 10567 Phone: 788-4659 Fax: 788-8686 Corporate Angel Network, Inc. Arranges free flights for cancer patients to treatment centers using the empty seats on business aircraft: more than 28,000 total flights and nearly 3,000 flights a year. Event: Greater Washington Aviation Open, Golf Tournament: 250-player golf tournament with lunch, dinner, and live auction of both domestic and international travel packages. Date: Monday, May 5 Time: 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Location: Landsdowne Resort, Landsdowne, VA Chairperson: Paul Bollinger, Alexandria, VA Honorary Chair: Jack Pelton, Cessna Aircraft Ticket Prices: $550 Individual; $2,200 Foursome Contact: Peter H. Fleiss, Executive Director, Corporate Angel Network, Inc., 328-1313; Address: Westchester Co. Airport, 1 Loop Rd., White Plains 10604 Phone: 328-1313 Fax: 328-3938 http://www.corpangelnetwork.org Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America Fairfield/Westchester Chapter Finding a cure to Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Event: Casino for the Cause: Casino night, cocktails, hors doeuvres, buffet dinner, desserts, Texas Hold Em, Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, live and silent auctions, prizes, and more. Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m Location: Renaissance Westchester Hotel, White Plains Co-Chairs: Hilary Murray, Chappaqua; Jennifer Paley, Chappaqua; Wendi Silverman, Chappaqua Ticket Price: $150 Individual Contact: Jane Katz, 328-2874; Address: 200 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains 10605 Phone: 328-2874 Fax: 328-2946 http://fairfieldwestchester.ccfa.org Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Assuring the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Event: Twentieth Annual 65 Roses Fashion Show Luncheon: Fashion show luncheon and Rose raffle with incredible prizes. Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. Reception, 12 Noon Luncheon Location: Hilton Rye Town, Rye Brook Co-Chairs: Ann Kates, Old Greenwich, CT; Ginny Hughes, Greenwich, CT Honorees: Debra Alberga, Bronx; Rosemary Annunziato, Greenwich, CT; Wendy Breakell, Greenwich, CT; Lisa Camerino, Larchmont; Nancy Fuzesi, Greenwich, CT; Judy Huston, Scarborough; Laura Lore, Mohegan Lake; Elizabeth Mascia, Briarcliff Manor; Christine Porter, Greenwich, CT; Lea Sylvestro, Easton, CT Ticket Prices: $100 Individual, $150 Rose Bloom Supporter (1 ticket & name listed as supporter); $350 Rose Bouquet Sponsor: (2 tickets & name listed as sponsor), $500 Rose Garden Champion (2 tickets & name listed as champion) Contact: Melissa Paradies, 993-1460; Phone: 993-1460
Event: Sixteenth Annual Quaker Ridge Invitational Golf: Shotgun, reception, awards, and raffle drawing. American Airlines is the official airline of the tournament. Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale Co-Chairs: Jim Stern, Larchmont; Steven Silver, Scarsdale; Roger Tulcin, Scarsdale Contact: Teresa Gaudio, 993-1460; http://www.westchester.cff.org
Event: Twentieth Annual GREAT STRIDES Walk: 6-mile walk throughout Playland, Rye Town Park, and Rye City followed by a party at Playland Park. Date: Sunday, May 18 Time: 9 a.m. Registration; 10 a.m. Walk Location: Playland Park, Rye Chairperson: Barbara Legath, Dobbs Ferry Contact: Nancy A. Rhodes, 993-1460,
Event: Twenty-first Annual Wall Street Charity Golf Classic: Golf followed by reception, silent and live auction, awards, Bid for a Cure, and more. Date: Monday, July 14 Time: 12 Noon Shotgun Location: Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck Chairperson: Thomas Hughes, Greenwich, CT Ticket Prices: $2,000 Individual; $8,000 Foursome; Sponsorships available Contact: Teresa Gaudio, 993-1460,
Event: Third Annual Bikers for Breath: Escorted motorcycle ride followed by a BBQ with live music, raffles, and more. Date: Sunday, August 17 Times: 10 a.m. Ride Begins; 2 Noon Lunch & Party Location: New Roc Harley Davidson, New Rochelle Chairperson: Mr. Ed “Chevy” Shevlin, New Rochelle Ticket Price: $25 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Teresa Gaudio, 993-1460; tgaudio@cff.org Address: 245 Main St., Ste. 520, White Plains 10601 Phone: 993-1460 Fax: 993-1463 Danbury Hospital Development Fund, Inc. Raising money in support of Danbury Hospital to fund patient care programs and services, new construction and facility renovations. Event: Rx for Fashion: Refill: Fashion show featuring fashions by Mitchells of Westport modeled by members of the Danbury Hospital medical staff. Date: Friday, April 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury, CT Ticket Prices: $125 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Grace Linhard, Vice President, (203) 739-7780;
Event: Twentieth Annual Danbury Hospital Cancer Golf Tournament: Double shotgun golf tournament. Date: Monday, June 9 Times: 7:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Shotguns Location: Ridgewood Country Club, Danbury, CT Co-Chairs: Joseph Saffi, Esq., Brookfield, CT; Jim Blansfield, Danbury, CT; Kevin Kelleher, Brookfield, CT Ticket Prices: $350 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Susan M. Kania, Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship, (203) 739-7354,
Event: Fiftieth Annual Danbury Hospital Ball: Black tie gala, dining, dancing, and “surprises.” Date: Saturday, November 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Ethan Allen Hotel, Danbury, CT Co-Chairs:Nancy Murphy, Newtown, CT; Bonnie Zuccala, New Fairfield, CT Contact: Susan M. Kania, Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship, (203) 739-7354; Sue.Kania@danhosp.org Address: 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (203) 739-7227 Fax: (203) 830-2029 http://www.danburyhospital.org/devfund/ Dominican Sisters Family Health Service Providing compassionate, professional, holistic, and family-focused home health care to persons in needspecial emphasis given to the poor, marginalized, and elderlythrough this community-based, certified, non-profit Home Health Agency. Event:Benefit Cocktail Party with Impersonator: Cocktails and hors doeuvres, and dancing with live entertainment. Date: Thursday, March 6 Time: 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: Southampton Public House, Southampton Co-Chairs: Thomas K. Bourke, Southampton; Marianne Bogannam, Hampton Bays Ticket Prices: $27 in advance; $30 at door Contact: Marianne Bogannam, (631) 728-0937;
Event: Westchester Chordsmen Chorus Benefit Concert: 60 members of this award-winning four-part a cappella chorus performs a repertoire that includes barbershop, Broadway show tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel, and contemporary songs. Date: Thursday, May 15 Time: 7:30 p.m Location: Ossining High School, Ossining Ticket Prices: $20 Seniors, $25 Individual, $30 at door
Event: Sixteenth Annual Mary & Carol Higgins Clark Luncheon & Book Signing. Date: Wednesday, October 8 Time: 11 a.m. Book Signing; 12:15 p.m. Lunch Location: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown Honorees: Mr. & Mrs. Martin B. Engelhardt, Jr., Briarcliff Manor; Mr. & Mrs. Jose Morales, Jr., Bronx Ticket Price: $100 Individual Contact: Lianne Hales Shaw, Director of Development, 941-1710, ext. 133, lshaw@dsfhs.org
Contact: Lianne Hales Shaw, Director of Development, 941-1710, ext. 133, Address: 299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining 10562 Phone: 941-1710 Fax: 941-0518 Education Through Music To promote the integration of music into the curricula of disadvantaged schools in order to enhance students' academic performance and general development. Event: Seventh Annual Children's Benefit Gala: Cocktails, silent and live auctions, live entertainment, and a special studen performance./p> Date: Friday, May 9 Time: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 8 p.m. Dinner and dancing/p> Location: Pelham Country Club, Pelham Co-Chairs: Kathy Elliott & Richard Abramson, Bronxville; Mara Klein & Michael Ming, Pelham Honoree: Ed Schroeder, Scarsdale Ticket Prices: $350 & Up, ($500 "Priority" tickets), $5,000-$15,000 & Up for Tables Contact: Emily Estock, (212) 971-4788 Address: 122 E. 42nd St., Ste. 1501, NY, NY 10168 Phone: (212) 972-4788 Fax: (212) 972-4864 Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center Seeking to make a positive difference in the lives of the families of Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and neighboring communities by providing inclusive and accessible quality child care and early childhood education. Event: Fifth Annual Autumn Gala: Cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live auction Date: Thursday, November 13 Location: Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, Tarrytown Honorese: Rebecca & Raymond McGovern, Tarrytown Ticket Price: $185 Individual Contact: 631-2126; Gala@MasciaChildCare.org Address: 171 Sheridan Ave., Tarrytown 10591 Phone: 631-2126 http://www.MasciaChildCare.org Family Services of Westchester Dedicated to providing a broad range of social and mental health services that strengthen and support families, children, and individuals at every stage of the life cycle. Event: Big Brothers Big Sisters Honoree Awards Luncheon: Lunch and awards. Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: 12 Noon Location: New York Life Westchester Campus, Sleepy Hollow Honoree: Jamal Crawford, New York Knicks Contact: Deborah Wilson, 937-2320, ext. 116;
Event: Family of Year Award Dinner: Dinner, music, and auctions Date: Wednesday, May 28 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Atrium, 1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains Co-Chairs: Ona Cohn, White Plains; Jill L. Leinbach, Purchase Honorees: Cristina & Robert Weisz, Greenwich, CT Contact: Deborah Wilson, 937-2320, ext. 116;
Event: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester Fundraiser: Cocktail party and silent auction. Date: Saturday, October 4 Time: 6 p.m.–9 p.m. Location: Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Pocantico Hills Co-Chairs: Deborah Boillot, Rye; Valerie Brown, Bedford Corners Ticket Price: $175 Individual Contact: 937-2320, ext. 143; bbbs@fsw.org
Event: The Jewel Celebration: A wine-tasting toasting 10 years of intergenerational partnership. Presented in collaboration with the Mount Kisco Day Care Center. Date: Saturday, November 15 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Intergenerational Community, Mount Kisco Contacts: Deborah Wilson, 937-2320, ext. 116; dwilson@fsw.org; Alex Gordevitch, 241-2135, ext. 243; agordevitch@mkdcc.org Address: One Gateway Plz., Port Chester 10573 Phone: 937-2320 Fax: 690-0296 Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Inc. A coalition of individuals and organizations founded to protect Westchester’s natural resources and promote sustainable development through advocacy and education; Serve as connection between the environmental community, business, and government. Event: Fall Benefit-"Green Leadership Awards": "All Green" event with silent auction, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres Date: Saturday, September 20 Time: 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: Private home, Pelham Honorees: Westchester County Executive Andrew J. Spano; The Children's Environmental Literacy Foundation Ticket Price: $145 Individual Contact: 422-4053; Adiel@fcwc.org Address: 78 N. Broadway, E House, White Plains 10603 Phone: 422-4053 Fax: 422-4180 Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers Inc./Yonkers Philharmonic Providing free access to classical music concerts; teaching the public about classical music; holding a concerto competition for high school students. Event: Forty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration: Dinner, dancing, and raffle. Date: Sunday, May 4 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Riverview, Hastings-on-Hudson Co-Chairs: Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci, Yonkers; Annette Volino, Yonkers Ticket Price: $75 Individual Contacts: Annette Volino, 776-6767; Marcia Klein, 631-6674 Address: 383 Kimball Ave., Yonkers 10704 Phone: 476-3711 Fax: 631-6729 http://www.yonkersphilharmonic.org The Food Bank for Westchester, Inc. Alleviates and fights hunger and minimizes food waste in Westchester County by sorting and redistributing steady supplies of good-quality surplus food to emergency food programs, therefore engaging, educating, and empowering the community. Event: MasterCard Family Concert, Featuring The Dream Jam Band: Lively family concert. Date: Sunday, April 13 Time: 2 p.m. Location: White Plains Performing Arts Center, White Plains Chairperson: Amy Brown, Katonah Ticket Prices: $15 Children under 13, $20 Individual; $50 Family (paid in advance) Contact: Eli Gordon, 923-1100;
Event: The Hunger Heroes Award Breakfast Date: Tuesday, June 10 Time: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Location: Tappan Hill, Tarrytown Chairperson: Judy Matson, White Plains Ticket Price: $30 Individual Contact: Marie Rossi, 241-3917
Event: An Evening in Good Taste: Tasting menu prepared by more than 25 of Westchester’s best chefs preparing their signature dishes, entertainment, and silent auction. Entergy, a White Plains-based energy company is the title sponsor. Date: Thursday, October 23 Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Location: Atrium, Rye Brook Co-Chairs: Marjorie Becker, Chappaqua; Amy Scher, Pleasantville Ticket Price: $175 Individual Contact: Eli Gordon, 923-1100; eli.gordon@foodbankforwestchester.org Address: 358 Saw Mill River Rd., Millwood 10546 Phone: 923-1100 Fax: 923-1198 http://www.foodbankforwestchester.org Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Worldwide ministries include Christian unity; interfaith dialogue; serving the homeless, chemically dependent, and those living with HIV/AIDS; offering respite and hope to those in need of spiritual renewal. Event: Sixteenth Annual St. Christophers Inn Golf Classic: A day of golf, award presentation, dinner, and a silent auction. Date: Monday, June 9 Time: 9 a.m. Location: Mount Kisco Country Club, Mount Kisco Honorees: : James Gilman, Yorktown; Father William Drobach, SA, Graymoor Ticket Prices: $125 Dinner Reception & Silent Auction only; $1,800 Foursome Contact: Lisa Koesling, (845) 424-3671, ext. 3126;
Event: Seventh Annual St. Joseph’s Golf Tournament: Putting contest, scramble format, barbecue, silent auction. Date: Monday, August 11 Time: 11 a.m. Location: Lake Placid Resort Mountain Course, Lake Placid Ticket Prices: $85 Golfer; $340 Foursome; Corporate Packages & Sponsorships available Contact: Kelly Morgan, (518) 891-3950, ext. 216; kmorgan@sjrcrehab.org
Event: Ninth Annual Graymoor Golf Classic: Breakfast, shotgun start, barbecue and prizes, silent auction. Date: Monday, September 22 Time: 8 a.m. Location: The Garrison, Garrison Ticket Prices: $30 Barbecue & Silent Auction only; $700 Foursome Contact: Lisa Koesling, (845) 424-3671, ext. 3126; lkoesling@atonementfriars.org
Event: Fifteenth Annual Sharing Hope Celebration Dinner: Black tie attire. Date: Friday, October 10 Time: 7 p.m. Location: The Pierre, New York City Ticket Price: $500 Individual Contact: Lisa Koesling, (845) 424-3671, ext. 3126; lkoesling@atonementfriars.org Address: PO Box 301, Garrison 10524 Phone: (845) 424-3671 http://www.atonementfriars.org Friends of John Jay Homestead Increasing public appreciation and awareness of the history of our nation, our region, and John Jays many contributions as a Founding Father of our country. Event: Ballroom Dinner honoring Lloyd Bedford Cox, Jr.: Cocktails and elegant dinner Date: Saturday, March 8 Times: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 8 p.m. Dinner Location: John Jay Homestead, Katonah Chairperson: Heather Langham, Katonah Honoree: Lloyd Bedford Cox, Jr., Bedford Ticket Prices: $500 Silver Friend; $1,000 Gold Friend Contact: 232-8119; Address: 400 Route 22, Katonah 10536 Phone: 232-8119 Fax: 232-5974 http://www.johnjayhomestead.org Friends of Karen A lifeline to critically ill children and their families. Event: Childrens Corporate Challenge Golf Classic: Golf, best ball of foursome. Date: Monday, June 9 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough Honoree: Paul Smadbeck, North Salem Ticket Prices: $750 Golfer; Sponsorships available Contact: Gwen Salmo, 617-4051
Event: An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop: Cocktails, dinner, raffle, and relaxing on the rooftop. Date: Tuesday, August 5 Time: 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Location: Tribeca Rooftop, New York City Ticket Price: $200 Individual Contact: Patricia Conway, (631) 473-1768
Event: Thirtieth Anniversary Gala in Hollywood Golden Age Style: Dinner, dancing, and a live auction. Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Location: The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester Co-Chairs: Peter Aurigemma, North Salem; Palma Patti Cacace Chappaqua; Jackie Holtzer, North Salem Honorees: Robin & Paul Greenwood, North Salem Ticket Prices: $400 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Gwen Salmo, 617-4051 Address: 118 Titicus Rd., Purdys 10578 Phone: 617-4051 Fax: 277-4967 Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. Exists to help the library achieve its maximum usefulness and benefit to the community as its informational and cultural center. Event: Art After Dark Preview Party: Cocktail party featuring prior year’s Armonk Outdoor Art Show award-winning artists and their work. Date: Thursday, September 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Swiss Re, Armonk Chairperson: Kathy Goldberg, Armonk Ticket Price: $75 Individual Contact: Kathy Goldberg, 765-0371; kgoldberg@hotmail.com
Event: The Forty-Seventh Annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show: Fine art and fine crafts juried show run by community volunteers. Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28 Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: Westchester Business Park, Armonk Co-Chairs: Stan Berman, Armonk; Marian Hamilton, Armonk; Debbie Heidecorn, Armonk; Sylvia Rogers, Armonk Contact: Marian Hamilton, 273-4112; hammyhere@aol.com Address: 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk 10504 http://www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org Friends of Westchester County Parks Dedicated to supporting and advocating for the Westchester County Parks system. Event: Celebrate an Evening with Friends: Fourth annual gala dinner dance and silent auction. Date: Wednesday, May 14 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Frawley, Cortlandt; Linda Viertel Tarrytown Honoree: Dr. Kathryn W. Davis, Tarrytown Ticket Prices: $300 Individual; $3,500 Bronze Tables of 10, $5,000 Silver Tables of 10, $7,500 Gold Tables of 10 (Premier seating for 10 & corresponding page in Dinner Journal) Contact: M.J. Wolff, 864-7032; Address: 25 Moore Ave., Mount Kisco 10549 Phone: 864-7032 Fax: 864-7129 http://www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com The Garden Conservancy To preserve exceptional gardens for public enjoyment and education. Event: Garden Party: Guest speaker Scot Medbury, president and CEO of The Brooklyn Botanical Garden talks, cocktails, a chance to tour the garden, and a silent auction featuring select garden items. Hosted also by The Friends of Rocky Hills and benefits the Garden Conservancy’s work to preserve Rocky Hills. Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 6 p.m.. Location: Rocky Hills, Mount Kisco Ticket Prices: $50 Individual (members of The Friends of Rocky Hills), $75 Individual Contact: The Garden Conservancy, (845) 265-2029 Address: PO Box 219, Cold Spring 10516 Phone: (845) 265-2029 Fax: (845) 265-9620 http://www.gardenconservancy.org Gilda's Club Westchester Providing a place where people living with cancer, their family members, and friends can join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. Event: Tenth Anniversary Comedy Gala: Cocktails, dinner, comedian, and awards presentation. Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Trump National Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor Chairperson: Carol-Bennett Schnorr, White Plains Honoree: Joyce & Lee Neibart, Pound Ridge Contact: Christine Consiglio, Director of Special Events, 644-8844
Event: Ninth Annual Golf Invitational: Brunch buffet, shotgun golf tournament for men and ladies, and dinner with cocktails. Date: Monday, September 22 Times: 10 a.m. Registration; 12 Noon Shotgun Golf; 6 p.m. Dinner & Cocktails Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale Contact: Christine Consiglio, Director of Special Events, 644-8844 NEW Event: Seventh Annual Celebration of Life-Bridge Tournament: Bridge lesson led by woman's world bridge champion Debbie Rosenberg, lunch, and duplicate bridge Date: Thursday, October 30 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck Ticket Price: $125 Individual Contact: Stephanie Falk, 644-8844 Address: 80 Maple Ave., White Plains 10601 Phone: 644-8844 Fax: 644-8284 http://www.gildasclubwestchester.org Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Event: The Mansion Ridge Golf Outing: Jack Nicklaus Signature CourseAll day golf, luncheon, awards reception with prizes, cocktails, and hors doeuvres. Date: Monday, May 19 Time: 11:30 a.m. Lunch Location: The Golf Club at Mansion Ridge, Monroe Chairperson: Sue Dishart, Pleasantville Ticket Prices: $175 Individual; Group rates available Contact: Shari Porter, (845) 638-0438, ext. 12;
Event: String of Pearls Gala Dinner Dance/Jewelry Auction: Cocktail reception, silent auction followed by dinner, dancing, and live auction. Date: Saturday, September 20 Times: 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction; 6-10 p.m. Dinner Dancing and Live Auction Location: Le Chambord, Hopewell Junction Ticket Price: $200 Individual Contact: Ann Marie Imbriale, 747-3080, ext. 239; aimbriale@girlscoutshh.org
Event: Golf Outing: Golf, raffles, and BBQ dinner. Date: Monday, September 29 Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: Branton Woods Golf Course, Hopewell Junction Co-Chairs: Tom Dunn, Yorktown; Ben Thompson, Wappingers Falls; Jeff Salmonese, Poughkeepsie Ticket Price: $250 Individual Contact: Ann Marie Imbriale, 747-3080, ext. 239 Address: 2 Great Oak Ln., Pleasantville 10570 Phone: 747-3080 Fax: 747-4263 Green Chimneys Restoring possibilities and creating futures for children with emotional, behavioral, social, and learning challenges. Event: Once in a Lifetime: Celebrating Sixty YearsDinner, silent auction, live auction, Date: Thursday, June 5 Times: 6 p.m. Reception; 7 p.m. Dinner Location: The Hilton New York, New York City Chairperson: Jules Schwimmer, Scarsdale Honorees: Myra & Dr. Samuel B. Ross Jr., Brewster Ticket Price: $350 Individual Contact: Kathryn Semel, (845) 279-2995, ext. 108;
Event: Fourteenth Annual Executive Golf Challenge: 18 holes of golf, brunch, cocktails, awards dinner, auction, and fun with friends. Date: Monday, August 18 Times: 9:30 a.m. Registration; 12 Noon Shotgun Start; 5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner Location: Salem Golf Club, North Salem Chairperson: Angelo Matra, Brewster Ticket Prices: $450 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Kathryn Semel, Special Events, (845) 279-2995, ext. 108; ksemel@greenchimneys.org Address: 400 Doansburg Rd., Box 719, Brewster 10509 Phone: (845) 279-2995 Greenwich Hospital Assuring the availability of quality, value-driven safe healthcare, regardless of ability to pay; attention given to the health and well-being of community residents through education, outreach and other innovative services. Event: Twenty-Third Annual Great Chefs: A Premier Culinary Event: Exceptional gourmet food, cocktail hour, dinner, wine tastings, silent auction, and dancing. Fifty of the finest restaurants and catering companies from Fairfield and Westchester counties gather to promote their venues and signature dishes. Proceeds benefit Greenwich Health at Greenwich Hospital. Date: Friday, March 7 Time: 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Old Greenwich, CT Ticket Prices: $175 Friends, $300 Patrons, $500 Sponsors, $750 Benefactors; $1,750 Friend Tables of 10; $3,000 Patron Tables of 10; $5,000 Sponsor Tables of 10; $7,500 Benefactor Tables of 10 Contacts: Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Director of Special Events, (203) 863-3860; Lynn Pinto Cerchio,(203) 863-3876 (203) 863-3865; Betty Condon,
Event: Families for Greenwich Hospital Spring Concert and Picnic Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Location: Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich, CT Ticket Prices: $50 Child, $100 Adult; $500 Patron Family; $1,000 Sponsor Family; $1,500 Benefactor Family; Sponsorships available Contacts: Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Director of Special Events, (203) 863-3860; Lynn Pinto Cerchio, (203) 863-3865; Betty Gordon (203) 863-3876
Event: Monte Carlo Casino Night: An evening of dining, dancing, auctions, and games of chance to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Greenwich Hospital Date: Friday, July 11 Time: 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Location: The Coveleigh Club, Rye Co-Chairs: Andi Fern, Greenwich, CT; Elizabeth Handler, New Rochelle; Madeline Simon, Cos Cob, CT Ticket Prices: $175 Individual, $350 Patron, $500 Sponsor, $1,000 Benefactor; $3,500 Patron Tables of 10, $5,000 Sponsor Tables of 10, $10,000 Benefactor Tables of 10; Sponsorships available Contacts: Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Director of Special Events, (203) 863-3860; Lynn Pinto Cerchio, (203) 863-3865; Betty Condon,(203) 863-3876
Event: The Gala for Greenwich Hospital: Dinner dance, island chic (jackets for men), cocktails, silent, wine, and live auctions, raffle, and music by Hot Band NY. Date: Saturday, October 25 Time: 6:30 p.m.–11:30 pm Location: Greenwich Country Club, Greenwich, CT Co-Chairs: Susan Carmichael, Greenwich, CT; Dee Mayberry, Greenwich, CT Ticket Prices: $600 Individual, $1,000 Patron, $1,500 Benefactor, $2,500 Vice Chairman; $10,000 Patron Tables of 10, $15,000 Benefactor Tables of 10, $25,000 Vice Chairman Tables of 10; Sponsorships available Contact: Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Director of Special Events, (203) 863-3860; Lynn Pinto Cerchio, (203) 863-3865; Betty Condon, (203) 863-3876 Address: 5 Perryridge Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 863-3000 Greenwich Symphony Orchestra A fully professional orchestra of 85 musicians that presents five dual classical concerts annually and three free Young Peoples concerts for all 6,000 students attending grades 2 to 7 in Greenwich, CT. Event: Fiftieth Anniversary Symphony Soire: Cocktails and hors d oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, and dancing. Date: Saturday, March 29 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Greenwich, CT Chairperson: Corinta N. Ciano Kotula, Greenwich, CT Honoree: Robert Sherman, Ossining Ticket Prices: $200$1,000 Individual Contact: Mary Radcliffe, (203) 637-1680; Address: PO Box 35, Greenwich, CT 06836 Phone: (203) 869-2664 Fax: (203) 869-2664 Greyston Foundation An entrepreneurial and spiritually grounded organization providing jobs, workforce development, housing, youth services, and health care for the residents of Yonkers. Event: Creating New Pathways to a Brighter Tomorrow: Cocktails, dinner, live auction, and raffle. Date: Thursday, June 12 Times: 6 p.m. Cocktails; 7 p.m. Dinner Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, White Plains Honorary Co-Chairs: Diana & Jonathan Rose, Katonah Honorees: Betty Cotton, Past Chair, Greyston Foundation Board of Directors; Congresswoman Nita Lowey Ticket Prices: $500 & Up Contact: Janine L. Fiala, Development Associate, 376-3900 ext. 294; Address: 21 Park Ave., Yonkers 10703 Phone: 376-3900 The Guidance Center A nonprofit mental health and human services organization serving Westchester county, offers programs of prevention, therapy, and rehabilitation to children, adolescents, adults and families. Event: Annual Gala: Cocktails, dinner, dancing, awards, raffle, and auction. Date: Monday, June 9 Times: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Location: Glen Island Harbor Club, New Rochelle Honorees: Richard Goodman, PepsiCo & The Guidance Center; Fred Ellman & Jane Raiselis, Madres en Accion Contact: Laura Newman, Director of Development, 636-4440, ext. 242; Address: 70 Grand St., New Rochelle 10801 Phone: 636-4440 http://www.theguidancecenter.org Guiding Eyes for the Blind Dedicated to enriching the lives of the blind and visually impaired by providing them with the freedom to travel safely, thereby assuring greater independence, dignity, and new horizons of opportunity. Event: Thirty-First Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic: Golf, meet and greet by Guiding Eyes dogs, breakfast, lunch, gala dinner, silent auction, awards ceremony, and Eli Manning is on course throughout the day, along with members of the US Blind Golfers Association. Date: Monday, June 23 Time: 10 a.m. Locations: Whippoorwill Country Club, Armonk; Mount Kisco Country Club, Mount Kisco Chairperson: Al Maiolo, Chappaqua Honoree: Eli Manning, NY Giants Ticket Price: $650 Golfer; $5,000$50,000 Sponsor programs Contact: Michelle Brier, 243 2208; Address: 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Hts, 10598 Phone: (800) 942-0149 Fax: 245-1609 Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden Uniting Eastern and Western artistic traditions to promote intercultural understanding through art and nature. Event: Murder Mystery “Fun-raiser”: Cocktails, dinner, and raffle. Date: Saturday, November 1 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, North Salem Co-Chairs: Marie Martell, North Salem; Judith Schurmacher, North Salem Contact: Hammond Museum, 669-5033; gardenprogram@yahoo.com Address: 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem 10560 Phone: 669-5033 Fax: 669-8221 Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger Alleviate hunger both internationally and locally. Event: Run Against Hunger: 1-mile Fun Run for children and parents; 10K (6.2 miles) race Date: Sunday, October 19 Times: 12 Noon, 12:30 p.m. Location: Croton Harmon High School, Croton-on-Hudson Co-Chairs: Jud Ramaker, Croton-on-Hudson; Walt Gillis, Croton-on-Hudson Ticket Prices: Fun Run: $5, $9 Individual; $8, $12 Individual on race day; 10K: $16 Individual; $20 Individual on race day Contact: Walt Gillis, 271-5309; swgillis@optonline.net Address: 46 Batten Rd., Croton-on-Hudson 10520 Phone: 271-5309 Fax: 271-3681 http://www.runagainsthunger.com Heartsong, Inc Providing a music and art therapy program for children with disabilities that enhances functioning level and improves quality of life. Event: Wine, Music & Dance: Dinner, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Date: Friday, March 14 Time: 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Cocktail Reception; 8p.m.Midnight Dinner & Dancing Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Barnhard, Dobbs Ferry; Mary Kowarick, Bronxville; Kerry Walsh, Bronxville Honorary Chair: Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney Honoree: Lisa Kunstadter, Bronxville Ticket Price: $200 Individual Contact: Barbara McNally, 725-9272; Address: 590 Central Park Ave., Ste. C, Scarsdale 10583 Phone: 725-9272 Fax: 725-9274 Hidden Treasures An arts education program designed to enhance the quality of life for developmentally disabled adults by nurturing creativity, self expression, and self esteem. Event: Annual Talent Show: Evening of art, song, and dance featuring the developmentally disabled students of the Hidden Treasures program. Sponsored by CLC Foundation. Date: Thursday, June 5 Times: 6:30 p.m. Art Reception; 7 p.m. Talent Show Location: Seven Bridges Middle School, Chappaqua Chairperson: Lucille McCarthy, Director, Hidden Treasures Ticket Price: $10 Individual Contact: Lucille McCarthy, 439-5129; Address: 600 Bedford Rd., Mount. Kisco 10549 Phone: 241-2076 Historic Hudson Valley Celebrating the history, architecture, landscape, and culture of our unique region, advancing its importance and thereby ensuring its preservation. Event: John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Founder’s Award Gala: Dinner and dancing. Date: Thursday, November 20 Times: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 8 p.m. Dinner Location: Rainbow Room, New York City Honoree: Indra K. Nooyi, PepsiCo Ticket Price: $1,000 Silver Patron Contact: Kristi Hennessy, 631-8200, ext. 612 Address: 150 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown 10591 Phone: 631-8200 Fax: 631-0089 HOPE Community Services, Inc. Provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere to the hungry and disadvantaged members of the community. Event: Springs Eternal: Cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, and silent auction. Date: Thursday, April 3 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Beckwith Pointe, New Rochelle Co-Chairs: Joan Boccardi, New Rochelle; Sean Corrigan, New Rochelle Honoree: Sister J.B. Nicholson, Ursuline School Ticket Price: $125 Individual Contact: Anne Carey-Colorado, 636-4010; Address: 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle 10801 Phone: 636-4010 Fax: 632-6991 Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester Providing extraordinary and dignified comfort, care, and compassion to every individual and family facing a serious or life threatening illness. Event: Sixth Annual: Golf InvitationalBrunch/lunch, golf, awards, cocktails, and dinner reception. Entergy Nuclear is the major sponsor. Date: Tuesday, June 17 Times: 10:30 a.m. Registration & Brunch/Lunch; 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Location: Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains Co-Chairs: John D’Agostino & Rita Kokkoris, Tarrytown; Larry Dix, Hartsdale; Bill Flooks, Jr., White Plains; James P. O’Toole, Darien, CT; Jim Steets, Middletown; John Zanzarella, Briarcliff Ticket Price: $400 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Holly K. Benedict, 682-1484, ext. 122;
Event: Seventh Annual “In Celebration” Gala: Cocktail reception featuring gourmet party fare, open bar, entertainment, exciting raffle, and souvenir journal. Date: Thursday, September 25 Time: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Location: Westchester Country Club, Rye Chairperson: James P. O’Toole, Darien, CT Ticket Prices: $200 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Holly K. Benedict, 682-1484, ext. 122; HBenedict@hospiceofwestchester.com Address: 95 S. Broadway, 4th Fl., White Plains 10601 Phone: 682-1484 Fax: 559-3092 http://www.HospiceofWestchester.com Hudson River Museum A complex of galleries, an historic home, planetarium, and an environmental gallery offering art and regional history exhibitions, and cultural programming for all ages. Event: Simply Red!: Dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions Date: Friday, May 30 Time: 6 p.m. Location: Hudson River Museum, Yonkers Co-Chairs: Annette Brown, Irvington; Zina Klang, Pleasantville Honoree: Pop Artist Red Grooms, New York City Ticket Prices: $325 Individual; $1,000 Patron Couple; $5,000-$10,000 Table of 10 Contact: Nicole Brostoff, 963-4550, ext.213; Address: 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers 10701 Phone: 963-4550 Fax: 963-8558 Hudson Stage Dedicated to discovering, developing, and producing bold and unique plays, the company provides a haven for the pioneering writer, and an oasis for the theatergoer looking for challenging entertainment. Event: DIVAS: Cocktail party with wine and hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, sunset concert, post-performance coffee and dessert hosted in the spectacular home designed by award-winning architect Alfredo DeVido. Date: Saturday, July 19 Time: 7 p.m. Cocktails; 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Silent Auction Locations: Baptist Church Road, Yorktown Heights; Private home, Yorktown Heights Ticket Price: $100 Individual Contact: 271-2811 Address: P.O. Box 835, Croton-on-Hudson 10520 Phone: 271-2811 Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art Dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. Event: Benefit Auction: Cocktails, silent and live auctions, significant works by Neo Rauch, Tim Eitel, Folkert de Jong, Jonathan Meese, John Newsom, Yigal Ozeri, and more, and Simon de Pury (chairman of Phillips de Pury & Co.) as the auctioneer. Date: Sunday, October 5 Times: 5 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction; 6:30 p.m. Live Auction Location: Yvon Lambert Gallery, New York City Contact: 788-0100 Address: 1701 Main St., PO Boc 209, Peekskill 10566 Phone: 788-0100 Fax: 788-4531 Hudson Valley Hospital Center Dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category. Event: Golf Tournament & Fund-Raiser: 18-holes of golf, full lunch, cocktail party, dinner, live auction, and raffle. Date: Tuesday, May 6 Time: 11 a.m. Registration Location: Hudson National Golf Club, Croton-on-Hudson Co-Chairs: Arnold Elser, Croton-on-Hudson; Christopher Elser, Putnam Valley Ticket Price: $1,250 Golfer; Sponsorships available Contact: Lisa Sandick, Special Events Manager, 734-3862; Address: 1980 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor 10567 Phone: 734-3526 Fax: 736-3459 The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center Advancing the art and craft of writing by encouraging writers and readers at all levels to participate in and enjoy the literary arts. Event: Twentieth Anniversary Autumn Celebration: Dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Date: Friday, September 19 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough Contact: Maureen Hatch, 332-5953; info@writerscenter.org
Event: Fifth Annual Hudson Valley Golf Classic: Golf outing. Date: Tuesday, October 7 Location: Hollow Brook Golf Club, Cortlandt Manor Co-Chairs Paul Mazzilli, Scarborough; Donald Stever, Sleepy Hollow Contact: Maureen Hatch, 332-5953; info@writerscenter.org Address:300 Riverside Dr., Sleepy Hollow 10591 Phone: 332-5953 Fax: 332-4825 Human Development Services of Westchester A social service organization providing quality psychiatric, rehabilitative, residential, and community stabilization services in Westchester County. HDSW is dedicated to empowering the individuals and families we serve to achieve self-sufficiency. Event: Klezmer in June: Cocktails on the terrace, sit-down dinner, live music by the Metropolitan Klezmer band, dancing, recognition of honorees, raffle, and silent auction. Date: Wednesday, June 4 Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Location: Coveleigh Club, Rye Co-Chairs: Arthur & Marcia Jacobs, Rye Honorees: Isobel Perry, Rye; Doris Reavis, Port Chester Ticket Prices: $125 Individual; Sponsorships available Contact: Nada Beth Glick, Director of Development, 835-8906, ext. 1002; Address: 930 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck 10543 Phone: 835-8906 Fax: 835-8905 Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care Providing compassionate professional care and services to terminally ill patients wishing to live out their days in as much peace, dignity, and comfort as possible, pain-free and home among loved ones. Event: Annual May Benefit: Cocktail reception. Date: Sunday, May 18 Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Location: Private home, Bronxville Co-Chairs: Melinda Dempsey, Bronxville; Susan OBrien, Bronxville Ticket Price: $125 & Up, Individual Contact: Development Office, 787-5001
Event: Annual Better Than Cooking Benefit: Scrumptious tasting selections prepared by some of Southern Westchester’s finest chefs, accompanied by tastings of fabulous wines. Date: Wednesday, October 22 Time: 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Location: Bronxville Field Club, Bronxville Co-Chairs: Ranson Hanau, Bronxville; Mary Irving, Bronxville; Maggie Sheehan, Bronxville Ticket Prices: $150 & Up, Individual Contact: Development Office, 787-5001 Address: 69 Main St., Tuckahoe 10707 Phone: 787-5001 Fax: 787-3020 Jay Heritage Center To preserve and restore the 1745 Jay Estate and 1838 Peter Augustus Jay House as educational centers for programs in American History, Architecture, Landscape Conservation, and Environmental Stewardship. Event: Green Gala: Cocktail hour, guided mansion tour, dinner, and entertainment. Date: Saturday, November 15 Time: Jay Mansion, Rye Co-Chairs: Suzanne & Rich Clary, Rye; Helen & Eugene McGrath, Rye; Patricia & Frederick Salerno, Rye; Jean Doyen de Montaillou & Michael Kovner, Greenwich, CT; Susan Zises Green, NYC Honoree: Con Edison Ticket Prices: $275, $500, $750, $1,000, $1,500 Individual Contact: Chris Voss, 698-9275; cvossjayhc@earthlink.net Address:210 Boston Post Rd., Rye 10580 Phone: 698-9275 JCC on the Hudson Dedicated to serving as a central meeting place for the Jewish community, and to providing social, recreational, and educational opportunities for the Jewish and general community. Event: Texas HoldEm Poker Night: Black Jack & Texas Holdem Poker tournaments, silent auction, grand prizes, and refreshments. Date: Saturday, March 8 Time: 8 p.m. Location: JCC on the Hudson, Tarrytown Co-Chairs: Sharon Zuckerman, Irvington; Shari Wels, Irvington Ticket Price: $50 Individual (chips or raffle tickets to play Roulette and/or raffle), $100 Individual (Texas HoldEm or Black Jack Tournaments) Contact: Frank Hassid, 366-7898, Event: Annual Golf and Tennis Outing: Golf, tennis, silent auction, cocktails, and dinner Date: Thursday, May 15 Time: 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Location: Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison Honorees: Nancy Lonky, Chair, Irvington; Sharon & Steve Zukerman, Irvington Contact: Frank Hassid, 366-7898; Address: 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 Phone: 366-7898 Fax: 366-7434 JCC of Mid-Westchester Dedicated to enriching the community and strengthening family connections through social, cultural, educational and recreational/fitness programs; human services and Jewish identity-building opportunities to people of all ages and backgrounds. Event: Annual Gala, MDor LDor, From Generation to Generation: Hors doeuvres, entertainment, presentation of awards, dessert, and raffle. Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 8:15 p.m Location: JCC of Mid-Westchester, Scarsdale Co-Chairs: Holly Fogler, Scarsdale; Nili Asherie, Larchmont; Debbie Morris, New Rochelle Honoree: Roy Raizen, Scarsdale Ticket Price: $250 Individual Contact: Lynn Greenberg, 472-3300, ext. 284; Address: 999 Wilmot Rd., Scarsdale 10583 Phone: 472-3300 Fax: 472-9270 http://www.jccmidwestchester.org John A. Coleman School Children with developmental disabilities participate in exceptional educational programs that engage their unique abilities by adapting the learning environment and providing opportunities for creative expression and spiritual growth. Event: Fashion Show Fundraiser: A girls night out with fashion, vendors, silent auction items, and raffles. Date: Wednesday, May 7 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains Co-Chairs: Bunny Mastronardi, White Plains; Carol Mastoloni, White Plains Ticket Prices: $60 Individual; $550 Tables of 10 Contact: Kirstin McArthur, Development Coordinator, 597-4021, Address: 317 North St., White Plains 10605 Phone: 597-4000 Fax: 597-4053 Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, Inc. Inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Event: Spirit of Achievement Awards Dinner: Awards dinner. Junior Achievement, in partnership with the Westchester County Business Journal, also present the Overachiever of the Year Award. Date: Thursday, March 27 Times: 5:45 p.m. Reception & Silent Auction; 6:45 p.m.9:30 pm Dinner & Awards Presentations Location: Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown Chairperson: Jim Fosina, Fosina Marketing Group, Inc. Honorees: Best Buy, Co., Inc.; Entergy; Thompson & Bender; Rededication of JA Impact Award given posthumously to Michael Schiavone, SVP, TD Banknorth Ticket Price: $325 Individual; Tables at various prices; Sponsorships available Contact: Angela D. Giustino, 524-9760 < |
