Agency Events
All nonprofit agencies are welcome to submit listings for publication in ADO’s newsletter and in this section of the website.
Westchester-based Not-For-Profit organizations will also have their listings published in a special monthly nonprofit column called "Planning Ahead" in the Westchester County Business Journal. The column is being coordinated by Hospitality Resource Group and sponsored by Entergy. The listing will also appear on Hospitality Resource Group's online Events Calendar.
If you are a Westchester-based nonprofit, CLICK HERE to complete our online request form.
If your organization residing outside of Westchester County, CLICK HERE.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Gail Nardin Benedetto at gailnardin@hotmail.com
Deadline for submissions: 2nd Wednesday of each month.
May 1
The Children's Village Circle of Friends Annual Dinner
Benefiting: The Children's Village
This annual event pays tribute to the individuals and corporations who partner with The Children's Village to help at-risk youth.
Honoring: Corporate Award: Sodexho, Inc., Legacy of Service Award: Children’s Village Trustee Lois Amend of the Ciba Education Foundation
Event Chair: Mark Scherzer of Morgan Stanley
Time: 7 to 11 p.m.
Location: Pier 60-Chelsea Piers
Ticket Price: $500; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno at 693-0600 ext. 1224 or visit: www.childrensvillage.org
Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers Graduating Students, High School & College Partners Recognition Breakfast
Benefiting: Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers
Recognition breakfast with keynote speaker, awards, salute to graduating TSTT High School and College Seniors from Westchester and neighboring counties.
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Westchester Marriott, Tarrytown
Contact: TSTT Staff at 345-3444 or visit: www.tstt.org
Annual Spring Gala
Benefiting: New Rochelle Opera, Inc.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, operatic entertainment, dinner, dancing, raffles and silent auction. Black tie optional.
Honoring: Marta Eggerth of Rye - nenowned international opera star
Event Chair: Paulette Soffin of New Rochelle
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Fountainhead, New Rochelle
Ticket Price: $130 per person
Contact: Camille Coppola at 576-1617 or visit: www.nropera.org
Mount Vernon Hospital Spring Gala
Benefiting: Mount Vernon Hospital Emergency Department Renovation & Expansion
Honoring: Hon. Reginald A. LaFayette, Robert D. DeBenedictis, and Biagio V. Mignone, M.D.
Time: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle
Ticket Price: $500; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Frank T. Fraley at 361-6651 or visit: www.ssmc.org
May 2
Bowl for Kids
Benefiting: Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Participate in a fun filled evening of bowling, music, and prizes. Proceeds from the event will help support Junior Achievement’s purpose to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: AMF White Plains Lanes
Ticket Price: $17; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Lisa Salzano at 524-9760 or visit: www.hudsonvalley.ja.org
May 3
Paper Ball Too: Reshaping the Landscape
Benefiting: Neuberger Museum of Art
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions of Modern and Contemporary works of paper, dessert, and dancing. In keeping with the theme, the gala will feature "eco décor" - recycled paper for invitation, program and decorations.
Event Chair: Tony Maddalena of Pleasantville
Time: 6:30 to 11 p.m.
Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, Purchase
Ticket Price: $150 per person; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Nina Hepburn at 251-6115 or email nina.hepburn@purchase.edu
Mayfair Festival
Benefiting: Sound Shore Medical Center of Westcheser, Westchester Medical Center and White Plains Hospital Center
Vendor booths, health care demonstrations, screenings, and information.
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Playland Amusement Park, Rye
Contact: SSMC Foundation at 365-3468; WMC Foundation at 493-8029 or WPHC at 681-1040
Accent on New Rochelle House Tour
(Rain Date: May 4)
Benefiting: Solomon Katz Breast Center at Sound Shore Medical Center
Select New Rochelle homes chosen for historical value and/or diverse architectural design are showcased in a self guided tour.
Event Chairs: Erin Gilligan & Felisa Koock-DiSanto
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle
Ticket Price: $60 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Kara Brennan, Director of Foundation Relations, SSMC at 365.4628 or email kbrennan@sshsw.org or visit: www.ssmc.org
May 4
Forty-Fith Anniversary Celebration of the Yonkers Philharmonic
Benefiting: Yonkers Philharmonic
Dinner, dancing and raffle to enable the Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers Inc. and the Yonkers Philharmonic to continue to provide free access to classical music concerts and teaching.
Event Chairs: Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci and Annette Volino of Yonkers
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Riverview, Hastings-on-Hudson
Ticket Price: $75 per person
Contact: Annette Volina at 776-6767 or visit: www.hyonkersphilharmonic.org
Westchester Philharmonic Spring Benefit
Benefiting: Westchester Philharmonic
Cocktails and live performances by professional classical orchestra devoted to serving the people of Westchester County.
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
Contact: Lenore Eggleston at 682-3707 or visit: www.westchesterhil.org
Rye Derby
Benefiting: Rye YMCA
A family oriented community event: 5-mile championship road race and 1-mile fun run/walk.
Event Honorary Chair: Eamonn Coghlan of Ireland
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Rye YMCA
Ticket Price: Free
Contact: Sally Wright at 967-6363 or visit: www.ryeymca.org
May 5
Disability Film Series
Benefiting: Westchester Disability Advocacy Partnership
Prize winning documentaries and feature films on issues facing people with disabilities.
Event Chairs: Robin Osborne & Meghan Scheffling
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: White Plains Library
Contact: Bob Cole at 793-0318
Greater Washington Aviation Open Golf Tournament
Benefiting: Corporate Angel Network, Inc.
250-player golf tournament with lunch, dinner, and live auction of both domestic and international travel packages. Help fund the free flights for cancer patients to treatment centers using the empty seats on business aircraft.
Event Chairs: Paul Bollinger
Honorary Chair: Jack Pelton of Cessna Aircraft
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Landsdowne Resort, Landsdowne, VA
Ticket Price: $550 per person; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Peter H. Fleiss at 328-1313 or visit: www.corpangelnetwork.org
May 6
Support Connection’s 2nd Annual Benefit Fashion Show
Benefiting: Support Connection, Inc.
Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and silent auction. Fashion show features the latest trends in hair, make-up, clothes and jewelry. Presented by Shine Salon & Spa of Ossining, David's-A Gentleman's Custom Clothier LTD, Mt. Kisco and Jane Wilson Marquis Couture Bridal and Eveningwear of Manhattan.
Event Chair: Donna Corti
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: C.V. Rich Mansion, White Plains
Ticket Price: $135 per person
Contact: Support Connection at 962-6402 or visit: www.supportconnection.org
Hudson Valley Hospital Center's 31st Annual Golf Outing
Benefiting: Hudson Valley Hospital Center’s Building on Excellence Campaign
18 holes of golf on a spectacular course over-looking the Hudson River. Includes full lunch, cocktail party, dinner, raffle and live auction.
Event Chairs: Arnold Elser of Croton-on-Hudson and Christopher Elser of Putnam Valley
Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Hudson National Golf Club, Croton-on-Hudson
Ticket Price: $1250 per golfer; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Special Events Manager at 734-3862 or visit: www.hvhc.org
15th Annual Westchester Golf Classic
Benefiting: Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Golf at a challenging course, a silent auction and outstanding food.
Time: 10:30a.m. Registration & Brunch, 1 p.m. Shotgun start
Location: Glen Arbor Golf Club, Bedford
Ticket Price: Sponsorships available
Contact: Angela D. Giustino at 524-9760 or visit: http://hudsonvalley.ja.org
May 8
President's Reception
Benefiting: White Plains Library Foundation
A dessert reception to honor past presidents Judith Nevins, John Phelan Sr., and Antoinette Cox-Burns. Proceeds to benefit creation of a new teen area.
Honoring: Judith Nevins, John Phelan Sr., and Antoinette Cox-Burns
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: White Plains Library
Ticket Price: $50 per person
Contact: at 914-422-1406 or visit: www.whiteplainslibrary.org
May 9
Cabaret in the Music Room
Benefiting: Caramoor
The Westchester premiere of Jeff Harnar & Shauna Hicks performance: "I Got Rhythm", Mickey & Judy's "Hollywood" with a post-party offering champagne and dessert with the artists.
Location: Caramoor
Ticket Price: $200, $125 and $75 tickets available
Contact: Call 232-1252 for more information
Bowl for Kids
Benefiting: Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Participate in a fun filled evening of bowling, music, and prizes. Proceeds from the event will help support Junior Achievement's purpose to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: AMF White Plains Lanes
Ticket Price: $17 per person, sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Lisa Salzano at 524-9760 or visit: http://hudsonvalley.ja.org
Celebrating Heroes Among Us
Benefiting: Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley
Honoring: MasterCard Worldwide, Douglas J. Fillis, LTC Jesse L. Germain; LTC David A. Jones; LTC Michael J. Kwinn, Jr. all from West Point.
Event Chairs: Sue Di Panfilo and Rob Schlingmann
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Westchester Marriott Hotel, Tarrytown
Ticket Price: $300 Individual
Contact: Allyson Curtis at 478-9474 x 111 or visit: www.hudson.wish.org
May 10
Annual Birdathon
Benefiting: Central Westchester Audubon Society
An all-day bird walk to Forest Park in Queens and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Proceeds support a camp scholarship program for elementary school children.
Event Chair: Jeanne Alpert
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Education House, Central Westchester Audubon Society, White Plains
Ticket Price: Pledges accepted
Contact: Jeanne Alpert at 946-1780 or visit: www.centralwestchesteraudubon.org
May 12
5th Annual Golf Classic
Benefiting: Phelps Memorial Hospital Center
The 6th annual Phelps Golf Classic will again be benefiting the construction of the Hospital's new Emergency Department.
Event Chairs: John & Connie Curran and Bill & Ellen Melvin
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Ticket Price: $800 per person; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Steve Cunningham at 366-3104 or visit: http://www.phelpshospital.org
Casino Night!
Benefiting: Washingtonville Housing Alliance
Exciting evening of gaming with special prizes, cocktails and buffet dinner to help with improving housing conditions for low-income seniors and needy families in Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
Honoring: Norma Drummond, Westchester County Deputy Planning Commissioner
Time: 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Whitby Castle, Rye Golf Club
Ticket Price: $100 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Angela at 698-4299 or visit: www.washingtonville.org
8th Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting: Lawrence Hospital Center
Golf, lunch, dinner, awards, and live auction.
Event Chairs: Patrick O'Brien and Douglas Londal
Time: 11.a.m. Registration/Lunch, 1p.m. Shotgun Start
Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale
Contact: Rosanne Alonzi at 787-5003 or visit: www.lawrencehealth.org
May 14
Celebrate an Evening with Friends
Benefiting: Friends of Westchester County Parks
The fourth annual gala dinner dance and silent auction.
Honoring: Dr. Kathryn W. Davis
Event Chairs: Chris Frawley and Linda Viertel
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle
Ticket Price: $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 at 864-7032 or visit: www.friendsofwestchesterparks.com
May 15
14th Annual Awards Dinner
Benefiting: Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley
Guests at the event can take in breathtaking sunsets and beautiful panoramic views of the Long Island Sound while enjoying refreshments, a silent auction, dancing and fine cuisine. The special guest host for the evening's event will be Janine Rose, News Director & Anchor for News 12 Westchester.
Honoring: Ronald A. Garfunkel & Dervice Directions, Inc. located in Yonkers for their philanthropic activities supporting Westchester. Former Board Chairperson, Delia M. Burke, "De De" will be recognized with the VNA Award of Merit and Senator Vincent L. Leibell for his commitment to the healthcare field and John F. Finegan will receive the Dana Reeve Caregiver's Courage Award.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Glen Island Harbour Club, New Rochelle
Ticket Price: Sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Lauren Malone at 666-7616 or visit: www.vnahv.org
2008 Annual Luncheon of Westchester Business & Professional Division and Westchester Business & Professional Women of UJA-Federation of New York
Benefiting: UJA-Federation & Health And Human-Services Agencies
This annual luncheon honors outstanding members of the Westchester business and professional community for their professional achievements as well as their exemplary philanthropic and civic contributions.
Honoring: Greg Berger, Managing Director/Partner at Robert Martin Company, LLC; and Andrew Greenspan, Principal, GHP Office Realty, LLC
Event Chairs: Mark Weingarten of DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP; and David Singer, Robison Oil
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Brae Burn Country Club
Ticket Price: $100 per person
Contact: Carol Lehrer or lehrerc@ujafedny.org at 761-5100 ext. 131 or visit: www.ujafedny.org
Student Advocacy's Overcoming the Odds (OTO) Awards Dinner
Benefiting: Student Advocacy
Join us for cocktails, dinner, a silent auction and an awards ceremony as we celebrate four resilient youths who have overcome significant obstacles to succeed at school.
Honoring: Jane and Donald Cecil
Event Chairs: Lauren Rose
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Abigail Kirsch, Tarrytown
Ticket Price: $175 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Mariadora Saladino at 347-7039 x-119 or visit: www.studentadvocacy.net
Annual Golf and Tennis Outing
Benefiting: JCC on the Hudson
A fun-filled day with golf, tennis, silent auction, rounding out the evening with cocktails and dinner.
Honoring: Nancy Lonky, Sharon & Steve Zukeman
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Location: Willow Ridge Country Club, Harrison
Contact: Frank Hassid at 366-7898 or visit: www.jcconthehudson.org
Westchester Chordsmen Chorus Benefit Concert
Benefiting: Dominican Sisters Family Health Service
Sixty members of this award winning four-part acappella chorus performing a repertoire that includes barbershop, Broadway show tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel, and contemporary songs.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ossining High School
Ticket Price: $75 per person
Contact: Lianne Hales Shaw at 941-1710 x 133 or visit: www.dsfhs
Team In Training Westchester/Hudson Valley Chapter Information Meeting
Benefiting: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Come learn about the largest endurance training program in the country. The fall season includes the Hudson River Swim, Tri-State Seacoast Ride, Westchester Triathlon, Westchester Half Marathon, Nike Women's Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon, and El Tour de Tucson.
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: May 15 - Katonah Library; May 19 – Parker Corporate Building, White Plains; May 28 – Bronxville Library; June 5 – Tarrytown Warner Library
Contact: Team In Training at 914-949-0488 or visit: www.teamintraining.org/wchm
May 16
Arts Bash 2008
Benefiting: Westchester Arts Council
Join us as we feature the work of Westchester artists in our gallery and taste the delightful delicacies prepared by some of Westchester, Fairfield and NYC's top chefs.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: The Arts Exchange, White Plains
Ticket Price: $100 per person; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Eric Siegel at 428-4220 x 273 or visit: www.westarts.com
May 17
Imagination Ball
Benefiting: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Come spend a sophisticated, elegant, fun-filled evening with JDRF featuring Master of Ceremonies Otis Livingston, Sports Anchor, WNBC-TV "Today in New York". Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner, an exciting live auction, and dancing to E.T.A music.
Event Chairs: Robyn Fagen & Vicki McHugh
Honoring: Ellen Rothschild-Taube
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 12 midnight
Location: Hyatt Regency Greenwich
Ticket Price: $350 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Stephanie Unger at 686-7700 or visit: www.jdrf.org/westchester
May 18
Jansen Hospice & Palliative Care Annual May Benefit
Benefiting: Jansen Hospice & Palliative Care
Cocktail reception to raise awareness and volunteering opportunities.
Event Chairs: Melinda Dempsey and Susan O'Brien
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Private Home, Bronxville
Ticket Price: $125 per person & up
Contact: Development Office at 787-3020 or visit: www.jansenhospice.org
20th Annual GREAT STRIDES walk
Benefiting: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
6 mile walk throughout Playland, Rye Town Park, and Rye City followed by a party at Playland Park.
Event Chair: Barbara Legath
Time: 9 a.m. Registration, 10 a.m. Walk
Location: Playland Amusement Park, Rye
Contact: Nancy A. Rhodes at 993-1460 or visit: www.westchester.cff.org
8th Annual Bikeathon
Benefiting: Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Family fun day along the Bronx River Parkway. Entertainment for all ages including music, food, magic, face painting and a bikeathon.
Event Chairs: Cheryl Rosen and Pam Bieber
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Start & Finish: Westchester County Center, White Plains
Ticket Price: $25 individual, $30 at event; sponsorships available
Contact: Nancy Joselson at 777-3127 or visit: www.pcfweb.org
May 19
Second Annual Hudson Valley Golf Outing
Benefiting: The Salvation Army's programs and services in Westchester and neighboring communities.
Event Chairs: Mark S. Mitchell
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Salem Golf Club, North Salem
Ticket Price: $300 golfer; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Lucille Geraci-Miranda at 620-4041 or visit: www.salvationarmy-newyork.org
The Mansion Ridge Golf Outing - Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
Benefiting: Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
All day golf, luncheon, awards reception with prizes, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres.
Event Chairs: Sue Dishart
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Golf Club at Mansion Rindge
Ticket Price: $175 individual, sponsorships available
Contact: Shari Porter at 845-638-0438 or visit: www.girlscoutshh.org
16th Annual Quaker Ridge Invitational Golf
Benefiting: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Shotgun start golf outing, reception, awards, and raffle drawing.
Time: 12:30 p.m. shotgun start
Location: Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale
Contact: Teresa Gaudio at 993-1460 or visit: www.westchester.cff.org
Seventh Annual Golf & Tennis Classic and Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner
Benefiting: Music Conservatory of Westchester
The Golf and Tennis Classic raises funds for scholarship assistance to music and theater students. The Music Conservatory is delighted to honor Henry G. Miller, an attorney, actor, playwright, novelist and friend of the arts.
Honoring: Henry G. Miller, Esq. of Clark, Gagliardi & Miller, P.C.
Event Chairs: Lee Lasberg (golf); A. Maren Hexter and George Drapeau (tennis) and Jerry Feldman (journal)
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase
Ticket Price: $150 per person for dinner only; $300 and up per tennis player and $675 and up per golfer; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Christine Meyer at 914-761-3900 x 106 or visit: www.musicconservatory.org
May 23
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Growing Together Community Walk
Benefiting: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester's Adaptive Gardening Program
Staff, clients, volunteer and community raise pledges and walk the day of the event. The monies raised buys flowers and gardening supplies for the year for each classroom's flower bed.
Event Chair: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Development and Public Relations Department
Time: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, 1186 King Street, Rye Brook
Ticket Price: Free; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Joan Colangelo at 937.38 or visit: www.cpwestchester.org
May 28
Family of the Year Award Dinner
Benefiting: Family Services of Westchester
Help us to honor the 2008 Family of the Year with cocktails and dinner.
Honoring: Cristina & Robert Weisz Family
Event Chairs: Ona Cohn, Jill L. Lainbach
Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Location: The Atrium, 1133 Westchester Avenue
Contact: Deborah Wilson at 937-2320 x 116 or visit: www.fsw.org
May 30
Diamond Luncheon 2008
Benefiting: American Cancer Society
Celebrate Life, Celebrate Success, Celebrate Survivors. Our elegant upscale luncheon will feature a boutique, gourmet dining and a renowned guest speaker.
Honoring: Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson- Executive Vice President & Partner of Thompson & Bender, Inc. and Harold Debrovner, Muffin Gleason Hamm
Event Chairs: Gae Getlan and Ilyssa Getlan-Mackin
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ritz-Carlton, White Plains
Ticket Price: $125 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Lauren Herman at 397-8842 or visit: www.cancer.org
May 31
An Artful Event
Benefiting: The Katonah Museum of Art
Two live bands, dancing, savory food and cocktails, photography auction and tribute.
Honoring: Mary Lou & Ira Alpert of Blue Sky Studios, White Plains
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Roosevelt Ballroom, Philipsburg Hall, Yonkers
Ticket Price: $200 Young Collectors, $350 Supporters, $500 Friend, $1,000 VIP, $5,000 Emerging Artist group, $10,000 Established Artist group
Contact: Anais Borg-Marks at 232-9555 x 2975 or visit: www.katonahmuseum.org
Dine-A-Round
Benefiting: Ossining Children's Center
Cocktail party, auction at a beautiful home overlooking the Hudson River, followed by dinner at various other homes.
Event Chairs: Joan Nechis and Mary Hurowitz
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Private Homes, Briarcliff Manor & Ossining
Ticket Price: $100 and $250 individual
Contact: Shawn Cribari at 941-0230 or visit: www.ossiningchildrenscenter.org
June 2
SSMC's 17th Annual Golf Tournament & Reception
Benefiting: The Jacee Lynn Cappelli Diabetes Center at Sound Shore
Annual golf gournament benefiting The Jacee Lynn Cappelli Diabetes Center at Sound Shore.
Event Chair: Donald Steffen
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck
Ticket Price: $1,250 per foursome; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Angela C. Turco, Director of Special Events at .365.3468 or visit: www.ssmc.org
Westchester Golf Classic
Benefiting: American Cancer Society
18 holes of golf on a magnificent course, brunch, cocktail and dinner reception, awards ceremony and more.
Honoring: Lisa Tepper, Regional President, Travelers
Event Chairs: Lou Finkelstein
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Westchester Country Club
Ticket Price: $775 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available
Contact: Jacque Smith at 397-8845 or visit: www.cancer.org
Disability Film Series
Benefiting: Westchester Disability Advocacy Partnership
Prize winning documentaries and feature films on issues facing people with disabilities
Event Chairs: Robin Osborne & Meghan Scheffling
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: White Plains Library
Ticket Price: Free; No sponsorhip or journal opportunities available
Contact: Bob Cole, Publicity Chair at 793-0318
17th Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting: Westchester Arts Council
A great day of golf, commaraderie, and competition benefiting the educational programs of Westchester Arts Council.
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Siwanoy Country Club
Ticket Price: $600 per person; sponsorship & journal opportunities available|
Contact: Eric Siegel at 428-4220 or visit: www.westarts.com
House Tour
Benefiting: Neuberger Museum of Art
A tour of at least five "green" homes with significant contemporary and modern art collections.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College
Contact: Nina Hepburn at 251-6115 or visit: www.neuberger.org
June 4
Klezmer in June 2008
Benefiting: Human Development Services of Westchester
Annual gala fundraiser for Human Development Services of Westchester. Cocktails on the terrace, sit-down dinner, live music by Metropolitan Klezmer band, dancing, recognition of honorees, raffle and silent auction.
Event Chairs: Arthur & Marcia Jacobs
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Location: Coveleigh Club, Rye
Ticket Price: $125 per person; sponsorship opportunities available
Contact: Nada Beth Glick, Director of Development at 835-8906 x1002 or visit: www.hdsw.org
10th Anniversary Comedy Gala
Benefiting: Gilda's Club Westchester
Cocktails, dinner, comedian and awards presentation.
Honoring: Joyce & Lee Neibart
Event Chair: Carol-Bennett Schnorr
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Trump National Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor
Contact: Christine Consigio at 644-8844 or visit: www.gildasclubwestchester.org
June 5
The Children's Village Neighbor Night and Volunteer Recognition Picnic
Benefiting: The Children's Village
Enjoy food and fun. CV welcomes its neighbors and celebrates the good work of our volunteers at this fun FREE annual event. The highlight of the evening is the softball game, plus there's a chance for the kids to showcase their work through an art show, a plant sale, and much more.
Honoring: Children's Village Volunteers and Mentors
Location: Dobbs Ferry Campus of The Children's Village
Ticket Price: Free
Contact: RoseAnn Magdaleno at 693-0600 ext. 1224 or visit: www.childrensvillage.org
Hidden Treasures Annual Talent Show
Benefiting: Hidden Treasures
An evening of art, song and dance featuring the developmentally disabled students of the Hidden Treasures program.
Event Chairs: Lucille McCarthy
Time: 6:30 p.m. Art Reception; 7 p.m. Talent Show
Location: Seven Bridges Middle School
Ticket Price: $10 individual
Contact: Lucille McCarthy at 439-5129 or visit: www.htreasures.org
Thomas Rinaldi & Robert Yasinac Book Event "Hudson Valley Ruins: Forgotten Landmarks of an American Landscape"
Benefiting: The Nature Conservancy Eastern New York Chapter
Cocktails, light fare, book sale and signing. Business attire suggested.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Location: The Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow
Ticket Price: $25 minimum donation
Contact: Marie Jones at 244-3271 or visit: www.nature.org/eastern
June 7
2008 Humanitarian Awards Dinner: Positively Nutritious
Benefiting: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester
The Humanitarian Award Dinner’s 2008 theme, Positively Nutritious, spotlights the Club’s programming of healthy living. The event features cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, award presentation, and live and silent auctions.
Honoring: Laureen Barber of Pound Ridge
Event Chairs: Chair: Maria Roach (Pound Ridge) / Associate Chairs: Bonnie Trotta (Mount Kisco, NY), Sponsorships; Heidi Johnston (Cross River, NY), Auction; Maria Roach (Pound Ridge, NY), Decorations; Linda Mahon (Mount Kisco, NY), Journal; Christine Gelwicks (Bedford Hills), Logistics
Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Location: Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough
Ticket Price: $350 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Anne Stern at 666-8069 or visit: www.bgcnw.com
List your 2008 Events in Planning Ahead!
Planning Ahead is a calendar of major events and sponsorship opportunities for not-for-profit organizations which appears throughout the year. It includes insights into philanthropy and giving from community and business leaders, as well as helpful marketing and branding tips for making the most of your next event.
With Westchester’s prolific not-for-profit, business, cultural and arts community, there’s always something going on – annual meetings, galas, cultural events, and all the other fundraising opportunities that generate both financial and community support. Navigating this busy business and social scene is essential. Even more important, avoiding scheduling conflicts, getting the word out about your events and sponsorship opportunities is critical to your event’s success. For not-for-profit leaders, development officers, and event planners, “Planning Ahead” offers the chance to share essential information for promoting your events, ensuring both their promotion and their success!
We encourage you to list your 2008 events as early as possible! Submit them for free at www.HRGinc.net or call (914) 761-7111 for more information.
