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

http://www.a-homehousing.org

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

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

http://www.atbf.org

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

http://www.alcottschool.org

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;

Address: 2 Lyon Pl., White Plains 10601

Phone: 949-4800

Fax: 397-8851

http://www.cancer.org

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

Address: 3020 Westchester Ave., Purchase 10577

Phone: 640-3260

Fax: 694-1285

http://www.americanheart.org

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;

Address: 1156 N. Broadway, Yonkers 10701

Phone: 965-3700

Fax: 798-5544

http://www.andruschildren.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

http://www.autismspeaks.org

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

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

Boys and 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;

Address: 79 Seventh St., New Rochelle 10801

Phone: 235-3736

http://www.bgcnr.org

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

http://www.bgcnw.com

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

http://www.brucemuseum.org

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

http://www.westchesterny.org

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

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

http://www.nyvirtuoso.org

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;

Address: 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah 10536

Phone: 232-5035

Fax: 232-5521

http://www.caramoor.org

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

http://www.cats.petfinder.org

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;

Address: 1186 King St., Rye Brook 10573

Phone: 937-3800

Fax: 937-0710

http://www.cpwestchester.org

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

http://www.thecdf.org

The Childrens Village

Working in partnership with families to help societys 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, ;

Phone: 693-0600, ext. 1224

 

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;

Phone: 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;

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

http://www.cityharvest.org

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

http://www.cooleysanemia.org

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

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,

Address: 245 Main St., Ste. 520, White Plains 10601

Phone: 993-1460

Fax: 993-1463

http://www.cff.org

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

Time: 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,

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

Contact: Lianne Hales Shaw, Director of Development, 941-1710, ext. 133,

Address: 299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining 10562

Phone: 941-1710

Fax: 941-0518

http://www.dsfhs.org

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

http://www.ETMonline.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;

Address: One Gateway Plz., Port Chester 10573

Phone: 937-2320

Fax: 690-0296

http://www.fsw.org

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

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;

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

Address: 118 Titicus Rd., Purdys 10578

Phone: 617-4051

Fax: 277-4967

http://www.friendsofkaren.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

Gildas 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

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: 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;

Address: 2 Great Oak Ln., Pleasantville 10570

Phone: 747-3080

Fax: 747-4263

http://www.girlscoutshh.org

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

Time: 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;

Address: 400 Doansburg Rd., Box 719, Brewster 10509

Phone: (845) 279-2995

http://www.greenchimneys.org

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: 7 p.m.11:30 p.m.

Location: Private Club, Rye

Ticket Prices: $150 Individual, $350 Patron, $500 Benefactor; $3,500 Patron Tables of 10, $5,000 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

Address: 5 Perryridge Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830

Phone: (203) 863-3000

http://www.greenhosp.org

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

http://www.greenwichsym.org

Greyston Foundation

An entrepreneurial and spiritually grounded organization providing jobs, workforce development, housing, youth services, and health care for the residents of Yonkers.

Event: Annual Benefit Dinner

Date: Thursday, June 12

Times: 6 p.m. Reception; 7 p.m. Dinner

Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, White Plains

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

http://www.greyston.org

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

Time: 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

http://www.guidingeyes.org

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

http://www.heartsong.org

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

Time: 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

http://htreasures.org

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

Time: 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;

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

http://www.hrm.org

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

http://www.hvhc.org

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

http://www.hdsw.org

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

Address: 69 Main St., Tuckahoe 10707

Phone: 787-5001

Fax: 787-3020

http://www.jansenhospice.org

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

http://www.jcconthehudson.org

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

http://www.setonpediatric.org

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

 

Event: Bowl for Kids: Bowling, music,and prizes.

Date: Friday, May 2 & Friday, May 9; Teams participate on night of their choice

Times: 5:30 p.m. Registration; 6 p.m.8:30 p.m. Bowling

Location: AMF White Plains Lanes, White Plains

Ticket Price: $17 Individual (plus Fund Raising)

Contact: Lisa Salzano, 524-9760

 

Event: Fifteenth Annual Westchester Golf Classic: Golf at a challenging course, enjoy spectacular vistas, a silent auction, and outstanding food.

Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration & Brunch; 1 p.m. Shotgun Start

Location: Glen Arbor Golf Club, Bedford

Ticket Prices: $4,000 & Up, Foursome; Sponsorships available

Contact: Angela D. Giustino, 524-9760

Address: 540 White Plains Rd., 201, Tarrytown 10591

Phone: 524-9760

Fax: 524-9447

http://hudsonvalley.ja.org

Junior League of Northern Westchester

An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Event: Around the World in 80 Wines: A Hot-air Balloon Ride through selected wine countries around the globe; cocktail hour, wine-tasting world tour, gourmet dinner, and sensational live and silent auctions. Cocktail attire.

Date: Friday, April 11

Time: 7 p.m.11 p.m.

Location: Crabtrees Kittle House, Chappaqua

Co-Chairs: Debbie Hannett, Bedford Corners; Danae Richards, Chappaqua

Honoree: Seema Boesky, columnist and philanthropist

Ticket Prices: $135 Individual; $250 Patron; $400 Supporter; $5,000 $10,000 Corporate Sponsor

Contacts: Gretchen Kohlhepp, 219-5327, until March 24; Bea Rhodes, 234-4714, after March 24; AroundTheWorldTick

Address: PO Box 229, Bedford 10506

Phone: 234-4714

Fax: 234-4714

http://www.jlnw.org

Junior League of Westchester on the Sound

An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers

Event: Wine Tasting and Auction: Hors doeuvres, the opportunity to taste and purchase a variety of wines provided by The Grape Exchange of New Rochelle, and silent auction.

Date: Friday, March 14

Time: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

Location: Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont

Co-Chairs: Danielle Colavito, Harrison; Dana Diersen Buehrer, New Rochelle; Courtney Vujtech, Mamaroneck

Ticket Prices: $30 Individual (Members Guest); $50 Couple Member

Contact: Courtney Vujtech, 833-2119;

Address: 149 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont 10538

Phone: 833-2119

Fax: 833-7371

http://www.jlwos.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Event: Imagination Ball: Elegant evening with cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and fabulous silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind experiences.

Date: Saturday, May 17

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Greenwich, CT

Co-Chairs: Robyn Fagen, Rye; Vicki McHugh, Rye

Ticket Price: $350 Individual; Sponsorships available

Contact: Stephanie Unger, Special Event Coordinator, 686-7700;

Address: 30 Glenn St., Ste. 203, White Plains 10603

Phone: 686-7700

Fax: 686-7701

http://www.jdrf.org/westchester

The Katonah Museum of Art

A non-collecting institution offering a series of changing exhibitions, active community outreach, and more than 150 lectures, work-shops, and concerts annually.

Event:An Artful Event: Two live bands, dancing, savory food and cocktails, photography auction, and tribute.

Date: Saturday, May 31

Time: 7:30 p.m-11 p.m.

Location: The Roosevelt Ballroom, Philipsburg Hall, Yonkers

Honorees: Mary Lou & Ira Alpert, Yorktown Heights; Blue Sky Studios, White Plains

Ticket Prices: $200 Young Collectors; $350 Supporters; $500 Friend; $1,000 VIP; $5,000 Emerging Artist group; $10,000 Established Artist group

Contact: Anais Borg-Marks, 232-9555, ext. 2975;

Address: Route 22 at Jay St., Katonah 10538

Phone: 232-9555

Fax: 232-3128

http://www.katonahmuseum.org

Lawrence Hospital Center

Providing caring, high quality, fiscally responsible healthcare services that meet the needs and expectations of the communities we serve.

Event: Eighth Annual Golf Tournament: Golf, lunch, dinner, awards, and live auction.

Date: Monday, May 12

Time: 11 a.m. Registration/Lunch; 1 p.m. Shotgun Start

Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale

Co-Chairs: Patrick OBrien, Bronxville; Douglas Londal, Bronxville

Contact: Rosanne Alonzi, 787-5003;

Address: 55 Palmer Ave. Bronxville 10708

Phone: 787-1000

Fax: 787-3020

http://www.lawrencehealth.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease, and myeloma, and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

Event: Night on the Town: Cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, Fund-A-Researcher Auction, and raffle.

Date: Wednesday, April 30

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Battery Gardens, New York City

Co-Chairs: Susan Marchewka, White Plains; Andi Brennan, White Plains

Honorary Co-Chairs: David Cobb & Lauri Scoran, Darien, CT

Honoree: Thomas Makkos, New York City

Ticket Prices: $275 Individual; $2,750$15,000 Tables & Sponsorships

Contact: Dina Mariani, Campaign Manager, 949-0084; ; Marielena DiMatteo, Campaign Coordinator, 949-0084; ; www.lls.org/wch/nightonthetown

Address: 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste.130, White Plains 10605

Phone: 949-0084

Fax: 949-0391

http://www.lls.org

Lighthouse International

Dedicated to helping people of all ages overcome the challenge of vision loss.

Event: Golf & Tennis Classic & Dinner: Golf, tennis, dinner, and silent auction.

Date: Monday, June 23

Times: 9:30 a.m. Registration; 12 Noon Golf; 2 p.m. Tennis; 5 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Location: Old Oaks Country Club, Purchase

Chairperson: Joel Mounty, Scarsdale

Ticket Prices: $275 Cocktail & Dinner; $475 Tennis Player; $875 Golfer; $3,350 Foursome; $4,600 Corporate Foursome

Contact: Kelly Boyle, (212) 821-9428;

Address: 111 E. 59th St., New York 10022

Phone: (212) 821-9428

Fax: (212) 821-9703

http://www.lighthouse.org

Lyndhurst, A National Trust Historic Site

Engaging in an exploration of American values of house, home, and family by preserving this inspiring country estate, its architecture, and landscape, and by interpreting the stories of its past.

Event: The Green Life: Exciting green lifestyle gala featuring environmentally responsible and stylish fashions, presented by Parsons, organic food, drink, a sustainable lifestyle boutique, and information from National Wildlife Federation Chief Naturalist on Backyard Habitats to protect wildlife.

Date: Saturday, May 3

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Lyndhurst, Tarrytown

Co-Chairs: Catherine Ladnier, Greenwich, CT; Miriam Zittell, New York City; Brigitte Conti, Greenwich, CT; Erica Forester, Bronxville; Jan Blair, Irvington; Craig Tufts, New York City

Ticket Prices: $50 Students, $175 Individual, $300 Couple

Contact: Stephania Brown, 631-4481, ext 102;

Address: 635 S. Broadway; Tarrytown 10591

Phone: 631-5634

Fax: 631-4481

http://www.lyndhurst.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley

Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.

Event: Celebrating Heroes Among Us

Date: Friday, May 9

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Westchester Marriot Hotel, Tarrytown

Co-Chairs: Sue Di Panfilo, Bronxville; Rob Schlingmann, Rye

Honorees: MasterCard Worldwide; Douglas J. Fillis, LTC Jesse L. Germain; LTC David A. Jones; LTC Michael J. Kwinn, Jr. (all from the United States Military Academy at West Point)

Ticket Price: $300 Individual

Contact: Allyson Curtis, 478-9474, ext. 111;

Address: 832 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 10591

Phone: 478-9474

Fax: 478-8245

http://www.hudson.wish.org

March of Dimes Westchester/Rockland

Improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Event:March for Babies: 8-mile Westchester Walk; 6-mile Rockland Walk; food and entertainment at finish line.

Date: Sunday, April 27

Time: 9 a.m.

Locations: Westchester County: Saxon Woods Pool, White Plains; Rockland County: 1 Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River

Co-Chairs: Mark Weingarten, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr; Andrew Stark, President Home Builders Division, WCI Communities; Linda LeMond, Southern Region, Provident Bank

Contact: Westchester/Rockland Division, 407-5000

Address: 580 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown 10591

Phone: 407-5000

Fax: 407-5870

http://www.marchforbabies.org

Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital Foundation at Westchester Medical Center

Setting the standard for family-centered, compassionate care in an environment that will attract outstanding physicians and staff; being an advocate for childrens health in the extended community.

Event: Go the Distance: A non-competitive walk with carnival afterwards. Carnival includes bouncing castles, arts & crafts, live entertainment, professional sports theme vehicles, character appearances, and more.

Date: Sunday, April 13

Time: 8 a.m. Registration; 9:30 a.m. Walk

Location: Grounds of Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla

Contact: Margie Ostrower, Event Director, Childrens Hospital Foundation;

Address: One Kids Corner, Valhalla 10595

Phone: 493-5414

Fax: 493-7013

http://Mfchwalk.kintera.org

Maryknoll Sisters

Participating in the mission presence and activity of the universal Church so that Gods Reign of peace, justice, and love may be proclaimed and witnessed to throughout the world.

Event: Golf Classic

Date: Monday, June 23

Times: 10:30 a.m. Golf Game Sign-In; 5 p.m. Cocktail Hour; 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner; 7:30 p.m. Awards Presentation

Locations: Garrison Golf Course, Garrison; Cortlandt Colonial Restaurant, Peekskill

Co-Chairs: Sr. Pat Edmiston M.M. & Sr. Rebecca Macugay M.M., Maryknoll Sisters Center

Contact: Sr. Pat Edmiston, M.M., 941-0783, ext. 5761;

Address: 10 Pinesbridge Rd., PO Box 311, Maryknoll 10545

Phone: 941-7575

Fax: 923-0733

http://sisters.maryknoll.org

Meals on Wheels 10708, Inc.

Providing home delivered meals to the housebound, elderly, ill, or infirm.

Event: Meals on Wheels 10708 Annual Fund-Raising Event: Classical music event featuring Bargemusic. Works by Mozart, Dvork, and Schubert performed by a trio of internationally renowned musicians.

Date: Sunday, June 8

Time: 3 p.m

Location: Church of St. Joseph, Bronxville

Chairperson: Dr. Gza von Habsburg, Bronxville

Ticket Prices: $10 Seniors & Students, $20 Individual

Contact: Patricia Weinheimer, 787-3027;

Address: 55 Palmer Rd., Bronxville 10708

Phone: 787-3027

Fax: 961-1498

Mount Vernon Hospital

Providing quality health care services to the Mount Vernon and surrounding communities by delivering efficient, effective, and collaborative health care programs that promote the health of every community member.

Event: Spring Gala

Date: Thursday, May 1

Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle

Honorees: Robert DeBenedictis, Eastchester; Biagio V. Mignone, M.D., Mount Vernon

Ticket Prices: $500 Individual; $5,000$8,000 Sponsor Tables

Contact: Frank Fraley, 361-6651;

Address: 12 N. Seventh Ave., Mount Vernon 10550

Phone: 664-8000

Fax: 664-0108

http://www.sshsw.org

Music Conservatory of Westchester

A diverse community of people with a shared commitment to the arts, where students of all ages and abilities develop their talents in a way appropriate to their individual goals and interests.

Event: SwingTime Seventh Annual Golf & Tennis Classic: Brunch, golf, tennis, round robin tournament, cocktails, live auction, dinner, and musical entertainment.

Date: Monday, May 19

Times: 10:30 a.m. Check-In; 12:15 p.m. Golf Tee-Off; 1 p.m. Tennis; 2 p.m. Round Robin Tournament; 5:30 p.m. Cocktails

Location: Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase

Chairperson: George Drapeau III, Armonk

Honoree: Henry G. Miller Esq., Clark, Gagliardi & Miller

Ticket Prices: $125 Dinner only; $300 & Up, Tennis Player; $675 & Up, Golfer

Contact: Chris Meyer, Director of Development, 761-3900, ext. 106;

Address: 216 Central Ave., White Plains 10601

Phone: 761-3900

Fax: 761-3984

http://www.MusicConservatory.org

The National MS Society Southern NY Chapter

Ending the devastating effects of MS through delivery of programs and services to people affected by MS and by supporting MS research.

Event: Walk: 6-mile Walk

Date: Sunday, April 13

Time: 9 a.m. Check-In; 10 a.m. Walk

Location: Playland Park, Rye

Ticket Price: $25 Minimum Pledge

Contact: Terry Ebersole, 694-1655, ext. 35

 

Event: Tenth Annual Dystel Memorial Golf Classic: Shotgun start with morning players enjoying a continental breakfast, cocktail hour with hors doeuvres, and a buffet dinner; afternoon players enjoy a continental breakfast, Halfway House barbecue, cocktail hour with hors doeuvres, and a buffet dinner.

Date: Monday, July 14

Times: 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tee Off

Location: Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle

Contact: Carol Ann McOwen, 694-1655, ext. 42

Address: 2 Gannett Dr., Ste. LC, White Plains 10604

Phone: 694-1655

Fax: 694-1656

http://www.nyv.nationalmssociety.org

Natural Resources Defense Council

Safeguarding the Earth: its people, plants, animals, and the natural systems; restoring the integrity of the elements that sustain life (air, land and water); defending endangered natural places.

Event: Forces for Nature: Cocktail reception, dinner, and award presentation.

Date: Tuesday, April 1

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City

Co-Chairs: Anna & Graydon Carter, New York City; Mary & Bobby Kennedy, Bedford; Dan & Sheryl Tishman, Bedford; Shelly & Tony Malkin, Greenwich, CT; Patricia Bauman & John Landrum Bryant, Washington, D.C.;

Honoree: Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City; Kenneth D. Lewis, Bank of America

Ticket Prices: $750$2,500 Individual; $12,500$100,000 Tables

Contact: Jennifer Chapin, (212) 727-2700

Address: 40 W. 20th St., 11th Fl., New York City 10011

Phone: (212) 727-2700

http://www.nrdc.org

The Nature Conservancy Eastern New York Chapter

Working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

Event: Thomas Rinaldi & Robert Yasinac Book Event Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape: Authors Thomas Rinaldi and Robert Yasinsac focus on the Hudson Valleys forgotten cultural treasures; cocktails, light fare, book sale, and signing. Business attire suggested.

Date: Thursday, June 5

Time: 79 p.m.

Location: The Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow

Ticket Prices: $25 Suggested Minimum Donation

Contact: Marie Jones, 244-3271, ext. 22;

Address: 265 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco 10549

Phone: 244-3271

Fax: 244-3275

http://www.nature.org/eastern

Neighbors Link

Dedicated to helping educate, empower, and employ recent Latino immigrants.

Event: Festival de Primavera: Cocktails, dinner, live music, dancing, and live auction hosted by Alasdair Nichol

Date: Saturday, May 3

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Bedford Golf and Tennis Club, Bedford

Co-Chairs: Chris Child, Tarrytown; Love Wooten, Mount Kisco

Ticket Price: $175 Individual

Contact: 666-3410, ext. 102

Address: 27 Columbus Ave., Mount Kisco 10549

Phone: 666-3410

Fax: 666-3430

Neuberger Museum of Art Purchase College

Engaging and inspiring diverse audiences by actively fostering the study, appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of modern art, African art, and the art of our time.

Event: Paper Ball Too: Reshaping the Landscape: Cocktails and hors doeuvres, silent and live auctions of Modern and Contemporary works on paper, dessert, and dancing. In keeping with the theme, the gala will feature eco dcorrecycled paper for invitation, program, and decorations

Date: Saturday, May 3

Time: 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m.

Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College SUNY, Purchase

Chairperson: Tony Maddalena, Pleasantville

Ticket Price: $150 Individual

Contact: Nina Hepburn, Special Events & Donor Relations, 251-6115;

 

Event: House Tour: Tour of at least five green homes with significant contemporary and modern art collections. Sponsored by Westchester Cottages & Gardens Magazine.

Date: Monday, June 2

Time: 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.

Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College SUNY, Purchase

Contact: Nina Hepburn, Special Events & Donor Relations, 251-6115;

Address: 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase 10577

Phone: 251-6100

Fax: 251-6101

http://www.neuberger.org

New Castle Historical Society

Discovering, collecting, preserving, and communicating the history of the Town of New Castle.

Event: Sixth Annual Castles of New Castle House Tour: Tour includes private homes in a variety of styles from elegantly restored colonials to traditional to modern homes, and buffet luncheon.

Date: Thursday, June 5

Time: 10:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Locations: Private homes, Chappaqua

Co-Chairs: Jane Lindau, Chappaqua; Victoria Gutfreund, Chappaqua

Ticket Prices: $70 Members, $80 Non-members

Contact: Betsy Towl;

Address: 100 King St., Chappaqua 10514

Phone: 238-4666

Fax: 238-1296

http://www.newcastlehistoricalsociety.org

New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence, Inc.

Established to provide educational enrichment programs that fall outside the school districts budget; The Fund encourages all stu-dents to excel.

Event: Tenth Anniversary Foundation Awards Gala: Cocktails, dinner, and fun.

Date: Wednesday, March 26

Location: The Fountainhead, New Rochelle

Co-Chairs: Marlene Tutera, New Rochelle; Cheryl Williams, New Rochelle

Honorees: Mayor Noam Bramson, Mayor of New Rochelle; Linda E. Kelly, former Superintendent of Schools; J. Michael Orifici, Hawthorne; Jodi & Robert Scheinfeld, New Rochelle

Ticket Price: $125 Individual

Contact: Susan S. Weisman, Executive Director, 576-4657;

Address: New Rochelle High School, 265 Clove Rd., New Rochelle 10801

Phone: 576-4657

Fax: 576-8062

http://www.nredfund.org

New Rochelle Opera, Inc.

Presenting imaginative and appealing operatic productions to the community; creating a deeper understanding and appreciation of opera made accessible to diverse audiences; engaging aspiring young artists and experienced professionals.

Event: Annual Spring Gala: Cocktails and hors dhoeuvres, operatic entertainment, dinner, dancing, raffles, and silent auction.

Date: Thursday, May 1

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: The Fountainhead, New Rochelle

Chairperson: Paulette Soffin, New Rochelle

Honoree: Marta Eggerth, renowned international opera star, Rye

Ticket Price: $125 Individual

Contacts: : Camille Coppola, 576-0365; ; Billie Tucker, 576-1617;

Address: PO Box 55, New Rochelle 10804

Phone: 576-0365

Fax: 235-1027

http://www.nropera.org

Northern Westchester Hospital

Provides the highest quality diagnostic and treatment services, assuring access to a continuum of healthcare services, and improving and protecting community members health through programs of healing and wellness.

Event: Grand Prix Ball: 40s Glam in Black & White. Dinner and dancing.

Date: Saturday, March 8

Times: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 8 p.m. Dinner & Dancing

Location: Grand Prix New York, Mount Kisco

Honorary Chair: Ari Fleischer, Pound Ridge

Honorees: Frank P. Brosens, Taconic Capital Advisors & Former Chairman, Board of Trustees at Northern Westchester Hospital; Martin J. Saltzman, M.D., Northern Westchester Hospital

Ticket Prices: $500, $1,000 Individual; $6,000 Tables of Eight; $10,000, $25,000 Tables of 10

Contact: Gaby Golod Greenwald, 242-8392;

Address: 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco 10549

Phone: 666-1200

http://www.nwhc.net

The Northern Westchester Shelter, Inc.

Providing caring services and shelter to victims of domestic violence.

Event: Gala: Fine dining, dancing to live music by Joe DElia and the Allstar Band, and silent and live auctions.

Date: Friday, April 18

Times: 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 8 p.m. Dinner

Location: Mount Kisco Country Club, Mount Kisco

Co-Chairs: : Ingrid Connolly, Waccabuc; Debbie Lionetti, Rowayton, CT; Laurie Sturz, Pound Ridge; Belinda Terry, Bedford Hills

Honoree: Nancy K. Simpkins, South Salem

Ticket Prices: $200 & Up, Individual; Sponsorships available

Contact: Andrea Naso Nord, Director of Development, 747-0828, ext. 23;

Address: PO Box 203, Pleasantville 10570

Phone: 747-0828

Fax: 747-3825

http://www.northernwestchestershelter.org

Oak Lane Child Care Center

Nurturing the whole child, making him or her feel secure, loved, and well-cared-for by addressing his or her needs socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively through a well-planned, developmentally appropriate program.

Event: Twentieth Annual Oak Lane Fundraiser: Wine tasting, hot and cold hors doeuvres, and silent auction.

Date: Sunday, March 30

Time: 5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Location: Crabtrees Kittle House, Chappaqua

Co-Chairs: Joanna Rizoulis, Chappaqua; Ronnie Weinberger, Chappaqua

Honorees: Ann & Bill Harden, Somers

Ticket Price: $125 Individual

Contact: Ronnie Weinberger, 238-3756;

Address: 49 Memorial Dr., Chappaqua 10514

Phone: 238-3756

Fax: 238-3757

http://www.oaklaneccc.com

Open Door Family Medical Centers

Providing quality medical care and human services to the community, particularly the economically disadvantaged.

Event: An Evening with the B-52s: Cocktails, dinner, concert with the B-52s, Sponsored by Hudson Health Plan, Party City, and 107.1 The Peak.

Date: Friday, April 11

Times: 6:30 pm. Platinum & Gold Ticket Holders; 7:30 p.m. VIP & Concert Ticket Holders (Cocktails & Dinner included)

Location: The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College SUNY, Purchase

Co-Chairs: Kathleen & Richard Perkal, Rye; Mary & William Scully, Rye

Honorees: : Georganne Chapin, Hudson Health Plan; Katherine & David Moore, Rye

Ticket Prices: $75 Second Tier (Concert only), $125 Grand Tier (Concert only), $175 VIP, Gold VIP $500; $5,000 Gold VIP Packages, $10,000 Platinum VIP Packages

Contact: Cristina Sanjuas, 502-1414

Address: 165 Main St., Ossining 10520

Phone: 941-1263

http://www.opendoormedical.org

Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, Inc.

Providing access to the river for members and their families; social and recreation programs for members; activities and educational programs on the waterfront open to the community.

Event: Tenth Annual Donald Hot Pie Zerrilla Memorial Scholarship Fund Breakfast: Full breakfast buffet, raffles and/or silent auction, and scholarship award ceremony.

Date: Sunday, June 8

Time: 8 a.m.12 Noon; Food served until 11 a.m.

Location: Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, Ossining

Chairperson: John M. Klapkowski, Ossining

Ticket Price: Prices: $5 Child, $10 Individual

Contact: John M. Klapkowski;

Address: PO Box 743, Ossining 10562

Phone: 762-9724

http://www.obcc.org

Ossining Childrens Center

Provides nurturing and enriching care for children while their parents work. OCC fosters childrens lifelong intellectual, social, and emotional growth, and is a community resource for families.

Event: Dine-A-Round: Cocktail party, auction at a beautiful home overlooking the Hudson River, followed by dinner at various other homes.

Date: Saturday, May 31

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Locations: Private homes, Briarcliff Manor & Ossining

Co-Chairs: Joan Nechis, Briarcliff Manor; Mary Hurowitz, Briarcliff Manor

Ticket Prices: $100, $250 Individual

Contact: Shawn Cribari, Ossining Cihldrens Center, 941-0230, ext. 13

Address: 90-92 S. Highland Ave., Ossining 10562

Phone: 941-0230

Fax: 923-1027

http://www.ossiningchildrenscenter.org

Paramount Center for the Arts

Dedicated to the presentation and production of diverse, high-quality programming in live performance, arts-in-education, visual arts, and film, serving the varied needs and interests of Westchester and Putnam counties and the entire mid-Hudson Valley region.

Event: Fifth Annual Red Carpet Benefit Fundraising Concert: Concert plus pre-concert reception and post concert event with Patti Labelle.

Date: Saturday, June 21

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Paramount Center for the Arts, Peekskill

Chairperson: Deborah Fay, Buchanan

Ticket Prices: $115$200 Individual (Concert only); Additional costs for pre- and post-concert receptions

Contact: Patricia Braja, 739-2333

Address: 1008 Brown St., Peekskill 10566

Phone: 739-2333

Fax: 736-9674

http://www.paramountcenter.org

Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Providing financial support for medical research in the area of pediatric cancer.

Event: Fourteenth Annual Walkathon: Food, entertainment, face-painting, magic, and family fun-for-all day.

Date: Sunday, April 13

Times: 10:30 a.m. Check-In; 11:30 a.m. Walkathon

Location: Riverside Park, New York City

Co-Chairs: Lois Baskin, New York City; Jodi Posner, New York City

Ticket Prices: $15 Children under 16, $35 Individual; Corporate Sponsorships available

Contact: Nancy Joselson, 777-3127

 

Event: Eighth Annual Bikeathon: Family Fun Day Along the Parkway; Bikeathon along the Bronx River Parkway. Entertainment for all ages including music, food, magic, and face painting. Co-sponsored by the Westchester County Parks.

Date: Sunday, May 18

Time: 10 a.m.1 p.m.

Location: Start & Finish: Westchester County Center, White Plains

Co-Chairs: Cheryl Rosen, Scarsdale; Pam Bieber, Edgemont

Ticket Prices: $25 Individual; $30 at event; Sponsorships available

Contact: Nancy Joselson, 777-3127

Address: 648 Central Park Ave., PMB 514, Scarsdale 10583

Phone: 777-3127

Fax: 777-1328

http://www.pcfweb.org

Pelham Art Center

Providing the public with a place, the resources and the opportunity to see, study, and experience the arts in a community setting.

Event: Art 360: Each table hosts decorates the tabletop in honor of favorite artwork, play, book, art form, or artist of their choosing. Silent and live auctions, auctioneered by Harmer Johnson.

Date: Saturday April 5

Times: 7:30 p.m. Cocktails; 9 p.m. Dinner

Location: The Pelham Country Club, Pelham Manor

Co-Chairs: Claire & Geoffrey Allen, Pelham; Paula & Tom Canning, Pelham; Elaine & Barry McCormick, Pelham

Ticket Prices: $180, $270, $360 Individual; $2,000 for Tables of 10

Contact: Filomena Iolascon, 738-2525;

Address: 155 Fifth Ave., Pelham 10803

Phone: 738-2525

Fax: 738-2686

http://www.pelhamartcenter.org

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center

Providing quality healthcare to members of our community.

Event: Fifth Annual Golf Classic

Date: Monday, May 12

Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Briarcliff Manor

Co-Chairs: Bill & Ellen Melvin, Scarborough

Ticket Prices: $800 Golfer; $1,500-$20,000 Sponsorships available

Contact: Steve Cunningham, Director of Development, 366-3104

Address: 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591

Phone: 366-3104

Fax: 366-1222