Friends Gather to Savor and Support My Sister's Place
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On Tuesday, August 4th, Mercedes-Benz of White Plains hosted the 6th Annual Savor & Support at the CV Rich Mansion to benefit My Sisters' Place (MSP). Over 200 guests attended this successful event which raised over $25,000.
Mercedes-Benz of White Plains has supported hundreds of local organizations through various philanthropic efforts over the years. My Sisters' Place, though, a White Plains based organization that provides education, awareness, and legal services to those suffering from, or at risk of domestic violence, has developed an excellent partnership with Mercedes Benz of White Plains.
This after-work affair served to highlight this partnership, as MSP awarded General Manager Gary Turco with a plaque for 5 years of outstanding service. "It has been a pleasure getting to know this wonderful organization; we are so lucky to be in the position to support them and help them to truly change the lives of so many people in our community."
Mr. Turco presented MSP with $10,000 check and announced that Mercedes-Benz of White Plains will donate $50 to MSP for every new vehicle sold during the month of August and $1,000 for anyone who mentions MSP when purchasing a car.
"We are deeply appreciative of our partnership with Mercedes-Benz of White Plains," said My Sisters' Place CEO Karen Cheeks-Lomax, Esq. "Savor & Support is now a summer party staple driven by Gary Turco's commitment to stand with MSP and raise awareness about and shed light on intimate partner violence and human trafficking."
The event featured a silent auction, raffle, live music, massage lounge from Oasis Day Spa, and a special vodka bar, which featured Chazz and Gianna Palminteri's new vodka, Bivi.
Sponsors of Savor & Support included: Hollywood Mom, Auto Trader, Revo Marketing, Edmunds, Titan Outdoor, Motor Trek, Digital Airstrike, Westchester Magazine, and Caperberry Events.
Savor and Support Event to Benefit My Sister's Place
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On Tuesday, August 4th, Mercedes-Benz of White Plains will host the 6th Annual Savor & Support event at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains to benefit My Sisters' Place. My Sisters' Place, a White Plains based organization, provides education, awareness, and legal services to those suffering from, or at risk of domestic violence.
Nearly 300 professionals and community members are expected to attend this year's Savor & Support on Tuesday, August 4th from 6-9pm. There will be dinner by the bite, music, and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to My Sisters' Place.
"We're excited that we have helped Savor & Support to become such a popular and anticipated event," says Gary Turco, General Manager of Mercedes Benz of White Plains. "We wish we could have had it in the showroom, but needing a larger venue is a good problem to have!"
Chazz and Gianna Palminteri arewill attend the event and share Chazz's new vodka, Bivi and Gianna's blog, Hollywood Mom. Their children, Dante and Gabriella will entertain with a special musical performance. A new partner of My Sisters' Place, the Palminteri family is excited to be a part of the event.
Other sponsors of Savor & Support include: Titan and Revo Marketing, AutoTrader.com, Edmunds.com, Hollywood Mom, and media sponsor, Westchester Magazine.
Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, please click here.
STEAM Day Planned for November 14, 2015
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Scarsdale gets STEAMy this November! What do science, technology, engineering, art and math have in common? More than you'd ever imagine--and Scarsdale's kids will have a chance to learn all about it on STEAM Day 2015. This first-ever event, scheduled for Saturday, November 14 from 9 am to 12 pm, will be hosted by the Parent Teacher Council.
STEAM is one of modern education's hottest new learning methods, blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math. On STEAM Day, fourth through sixth graders will meet with professionals who concentrate in these disciplines, and enjoy STEAM presentations and workshops. Following the format of the famed PT Council's Young Writers Workshop, students will attend a keynote presentation followed by two workshops of their choosing.
Watch for STEAM Day registration information coming this fall.
Community members active in STEAM-related fields are urged to volunteer as presenters; the event is eagerly soliciting volunteer organizers as well. Contact co-chairs Ophira Cukierman (ocukierman@gmail.com), or Amy Goldstein (abgold1@yahoo.com).
Community Garden in Bloom in Fox Meadow
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A community garden at the intersection of Wayside Lane and Harcourt Roads is in full bloom. Fox Meadow resident and professional landscape designer, Elaine Yellen donated her time, initially designing this mixed perennial, low maintenance garden, and continues to lend her expertise to continue to make it look stunning year after year.
The perennials include: Rudbeckia, Russian Sage, Sedum, Coreopsis Zagreb, Shasta Daisies, Liatrus, Malva, Lamb's Ear, Day Lilies and some Pennisetum grass.
Funded by the Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association, the garden includes a sprinkler system that was donated by Agua Turf fifteen years ago and helps to water the garden.
Sign up for the Scarsdale Summer Tennis Youth League
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The Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League is now celebrating it's 31st season. Organized by the New York Junior Tennis League and the Scarsdale Recreation Department, the program is for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 18.
Round Robin Matches will begin weekday evenings between 6 PM and 8 PM on Monday, July 13 at the Middle School Tennis Courts and continue for 4 weeks into early August. Players can choose to play one or two hours per night.
A player can get 32 hours of tennis matches over four weeks for just $ 40 and receive a participation trophy and a Scarsdale NYJTL tee shirt. The program concludes with a tennis tournament and a pizza and ice cream party.
Tennis matches will be held for all skill levels : beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced. The Summer Youth Tennis League will build on the successful Spring Short Court Tennis Program with 200 players held by the Recreation Department.
Youth and parents interested in the Summer Tennis League should contact Bob Harrison, at 914 646-4054 or by email at proscars@aol.com.
Applications can be picked up at the Recreation Department at Village Hall or found at www.scarsdale.com/recreation.
