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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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; 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; 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Address: 69 Main St., Tuckahoe 10707 Phone: 787-5001 Fax: 787-3020 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |