Galas and Giving
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The Junior League of Central Westchester's (JLCW) Spring Fundraiser, Magic and Mingling, will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at The Coliseum in White Plains. The includes entertainment by Dan White, a fabulous buffet dinner and cocktails and an amazing silent auction. Magician Dan White is internationally acclaimed and has mystified audiences around the globe. Tickets are $100 each and admission includes a buffet dinner, open bar and entertainment. For more information or to purchase tickets click here. For inquiries, please call 914.723.6130 or contact JLCW@verizon.net.
DOROT Westchester is holding its Annual Spring Event on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 10:30 AM. The brunch and guest speaker is Kristen Cusato. Ms. Cusato's compelling story has led her on a journey, from a successful television career to working towards the mission of a World Without Alzheimer's. Ms. Cusato left behind her position as Co–Anchor of Good Morning Connecticut on WTNH News 8 television to become the Southwestern Regional Director of the Connecticut Alzheimer's Association where she coordinates and implements all services and programs for those with Alzheimer's. DOROT alleviates social isolation among the elderly through the assistance of volunteers, fostering mutually beneficial relationships while enabling older adults to remain independent in their homes.The event will be held at the Center for Jewish Life at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale. For more information, contact Audrey Stein at 917-441-3746 or astein@dorotusa.org.
There's still time to purchase tickets for the May 1st Gourmet Galaxy, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service's foodie spectacle, at the Westchester Country Club. Westchester's leading chefs have joined to present favorites on their menus with a diverse range of offerings from appetizers to main courses and desserts. The evening will feature a cocktail hour and silent auction beginning at 6:30. For baseball fans, legends Doc Gooden, Lee Mazzilli and Roy White will be on hand. Scarsdale's Mark Bezos will be honored with the Open Door Award for Community Service. Bezos is a senior vice president in charge of communications and events at the Robin Hood Foundation, a private poverty-fighting charity. He is also captain of Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company 2. For tickets, call 914-723-3281 or visit www.sfcsinc.org
The Designer Showhouse of Westchester with hold their Cocktail Gala Preview on Wednesday, May 1st 2013, 6pm - 8:30pm at 2 Cooper Road in Scarsdale. The Designer Showhouse will feature over 25 of America's top designers and decorative artists who will transform a magnificent 1915 mansion into a decorating masterpiece. The Showhouse is located at 2 Cooper Road in Scarsdale. All proceeds will benefit Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. Tickets are $125 per person. For more information contact Kristen Harris at (914) 937-3800 or visit their website at www.cpwestchester.org/designerevent.htm.
The Center @ 862 (formerly Scarsdale Teen Center) will hold their Seventh Annual Night of Rock hosted by Jimmy Fink of 107.1 The Peak on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Rudy's, 156 South Central Avenue, Hartsdale, New York. This year's teen and adult talent includes 20 Questions, a Scarsdale Middle School band, For Good Measure, Scarsdale High School's a cappella group, The Offbeats, a band of Scarsdale High School rockers from the late 60's through the early 70's and The Blues Mothers. Adult tickets are $45 online/$55 at the door. Student tickets (ages 10-18) are $20 online/$25 at the door. All proceeds go to benefit The Center@862. For further information, call: 914-722-8358
The JCC of Mid-Westchester's Annual Gala takes place on Thursday, May 2, 2013 honoring Karen Spar Kasner of Scarsdale for her service on the JCC Board of Directors and JCC's Revitalization campaign. Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) will receive the JCC's Community Service Award in recognition of her long, distinguished record of activism in public policy and community issues. The Gala will take place at 7:00pm at Old Oaks Country Club, Purchase, NY, and will include entertainment by mentalist Marc Salem, the king of mind-readers. Tickets for the event start at $250 per person. Contact JCC's Development Department at 914-472-3300 or online at www.jccmw.org.The Gala is open to the whole community.
MVP is sponsoring a Ping Pong Fundraiser on Friday, May 3 from 6:30-10pm to benefit its scholarship program and its MV "Hoops For Troops" program. It will be held at The Westchester Table Tennis Center at 175 Thompkins Avenue in Pleasantville. There will be ping pong contests, tournaments and demonstrations as well as music, a silent auction and light dinner and refreshments, including soda, beer and wine. Celebrity guests including New York Times Crossword Editor Will Shortz will attend. Tickets are available at the website, www.mvpbasketball.org or by calling 914-946-1231.
Congregation Kol Ami will hold their spring fundraiser on Saturday May 4 from 7:30 – 11 pm at the synagogue at 252 Soundview Avenue in White Plains. The event honors Andrea Seiden, Jay Hack and the synagogue's building committee. Special guest Robert Klein will entertain the group and there will be drinks and dinner as well. Tickets are $200 each and can be reserved by calling Janet Hershey at 914-949-4717 ext. 115.
Scarsdale Synagogue Tremont Temple Emanuel will celebrate their past, present and future at their annual fundraiser on May 11, 2013. Attendees will dine at congregant's homes and come together for dancing, decadent desserts and a live and silent auction at the temple on Ogden Road in Scarsdale. For further information, call 914-725-5175.
Scarsdale's Sheryl Wudunn will be the keynote speaker at the "In the Company of Women" luncheon benefit on May 10, 2013. The benefit, which draws nearly 600 people and is open to the public, is hosted by the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester and will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at the Hilton Westchester. "Sheryl WuDunn truly embodies the spirit of the YWCA's In the Company of Women benefit through her inspiring work with the Half the Sky Movement aimed at ending oppression against women and girls around the world," said Maria Imperial, CEO of YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester. " Visit http://www.ywcawhiteplains.com/html/in_the_company.html to purchase your ticket.
Pediatric Cancer Foundation will rock to '80's flavored funk as well as songs by the Beatles, Clapton, and Stones on Friday May 10 at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Four bands including: The Del Bocas, Toasted Flakes, The New Irrelevants and Route 9 are donating their time and music to benefit children with cancer. Twenty four year old pediatric cancer survivor Amanda Luiso will be the keynote speaker. RSVP by May 1, 2013, to: www.pcfweb.org/battle
President Bill Clinton will make an appearance at Westchester Community College at a fundraiser for student scholarships and other college support on Saturday, May 18. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Building on the college's main campus at 75 Grasslands Road in Valhalla, New York. Prior to his discussion on national and world events, he will be presented with a State University of New York Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Tickets range from $150 to $600 with proceeds going toward student scholarships, mentoring programs, faculty development and other essential services. Visit their website to learn more.
SHS Students to Travel To Cambodia this Summer for Cultural Exchange and Community Service
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This summer 22 students from Scarsdale High School will participate in an experiential and service learning program, "Partnership for Youth (P4Y)," in Cambodia. Sponsored and organized by the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii the three-week experience includes a week's home stay in a rural community in Takeo Province. In addition to teaching English at the elementary school in the community, Scarsdale students and their Cambodian sisters and brothers, will help install a new water tank to provide fresh drinking water for the school. The water tank will cost $6000. To help defray this cost the P4Y participants and the SHS Schools-Helping-Schools Club, will sponsor a Walk-a-Thon on the SHS track, May 4 at 2:00pm. They welcome your support and donations for this worthy cause. All donations to the Club will be used to support this project.
Scarsdale's Sydney Cantor, now a junior at the high school will be walking on Saturday and making the trip to Cambodia. She says, "I am really looking forward to traveling the beautiful country of Cambodia, but most importantly, I am excited to be able to take part in several community service projects in rural Cambodian communities. This new water tank will be able to supply many students with a source of clean, safe drinking water.
Faculty Advisor Gwen Johnson says, "I'm very excited to part of this unique three week cross-cultural immersion offered by the East-West Center for twenty-two SHS students and their teenage counterparts in Cambodia. This summer's special program is designed for our students to share, support and learn from their Cambodian counterparts through cultural sharing and service learning projects. In the spirit of "Schools Helping Schools," the students will be working with their home stay brothers and sisters to install a new water tank (the focus of our fundraising) at the local elementary school to ensure that fresh water is available for all students. This is just one activity among many where the students will work as a cross-cultural team throughout the three weeks."
Readers can contribute to the project by clicking here or sponsor a walker on May 4.
Spring Galas Galore
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Though the temperatures still feel like winter, the spring gala season is upon us. Many local organizations are holding their annual fundraisers in April and May and invite you to attend. Here are a few to consider:
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) will celebrate their 70th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday night April 9 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the Moderne Barn in Armonk. The gala will honor Carol Corbin and Jerry Harnik and include a cocktail party featuring delicious hors d'oeuvres, generous food stations and desserts. For tickets click here or contact Laura Newman, Director of Development, at 914-761-0600 ext. 219.
The Scarsdale Bowl dinner, honoring William S. Miller will be held on Wednesday, April 17, at 6:30 PM (reception) and 7:30 PM (dinner) at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester. The Scarsdale Bowl is presented annually to one person who exemplifies the volunteer service tradition of Scarsdale. This year, the Bowl recipient is William S. Miller, a dedicated community leader for over 40 years. The dinner also honors all guests who volunteer and provides a favorite community celebration for all Scarsdale residents. Tickets are $80 and business attire is recommended. Reserve by Friday April 5 to guarantee your seat. Late reservations cannot be guaranteed space but can be received until 9:00 AM April 12. For information, call Deborah Pekarek at 914-723-6171 or email scarsdalebowldp@gmail.com.
The Junior League of Central Westchester's (JLCW) Spring Fundraiser, Magic and Mingling, will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013. Taking place at The Coliseum in White Plains, NY, the evening promises many magical treats and surprises including entertainment by Dan White, a fabulous buffet dinner and cocktails and an amazing silent auction. Magician Dan White is internationally-acclaimed and has mystified audiences around the globe. He is the creator and star of the Discovery Channel's The Supernaturalist in which he travels through Nepal in search of the miraculous. White serves as head magic producer for David Blaine and has recently become a creative consultant for illusionist David Copperfield. In addition to White's performance, the evening's silent auction is not to be missed. Tickets are $85 each through April 16 when the price increases to $100 per ticket. Admission includes a buffet dinner, open bar and entertainment. Guests are asked to dress in their best "club chic" attire. For more information or to purchase tickets click here. For inquiries, please call 914.723.6130 or contact JLCW@verizon.net.
Let's Get Ready, providing low-income high school students with free SAT preparation and admissions counseling will hold their 7th Annual Gala on Monday April 29 at 6 pm at 583 Park Avenue. The gala honors Nelson Chai, President of CIT group with special guest Dr. James Peterson, Director of Africana Studies at Lehigh University. Ticket prices start at $350. For more information contact Blake Lawrence at 212-675-9474 ext. 11 or email blawrence@sualtd.com.
The Gourmet Galaxy, sponsored by Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service will be held on May 1st at Westchester Country Club. Local restaurants have joined with SFCS to present the favorites on their menus, serving selections will from all over the globe. The evening's entertainment is provided by Jay Michaels and WFAS broadcasting live as Scarsdale's Mark Bezos is honored with the Open Door Award for Community Service. Bezos is a senior vice president in charge of communications and events at the Robin Hood Foundation, a private poverty-fighting charity. He is also captain of Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company 2. Come and enjoy what good you've done and what fun you've had! For tickets, call 914-723-3281 or visit www.sfcsinc.org.
The JCC of Mid-Westchester will hold their annual gala on Thursday May 2 at the Old Oaks Country Club in Purchase. This year the gala honors Karen Spar Kasner and NYS Assemblywoman Amy Paulin. Entertainment will be provided by "The Mentalist" Marc Salem. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. To reserve your seat, click here to R.S.V.P. by April 12.
Congregation Kol Ami will hold their spring fundraiser on Saturday May 4 from 7:30 – 11 pm at the synagogue at 252 Soundview Avenue in White Plains. The event honors Andrea Seiden, Jay Hack and the synagogue's building committee. Special guest Robert Klein will entertain the group and there will be drinks and dinner as well. Tickets are $200 each and can be reserved by calling Janet Hershey at 914-949-4717 ext. 115.
Scarsdale Synagogue Tremont Temple Emanuel will celebrate their past, present and future at their annual fundraiser on May 11, 2013. Attendees will dine at congregant's homes and come together for dancing, decadent desserts and a live and silent auction at the temple on Ogden Road in Scarsdale. For further information, call 914-725-5175.
Winners Announced in Scarsdale 15K and 4M Runs
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The 44th annual Scarsdale 15K and 4 mile runs took place on Sunday morning April 7. Sponsored by the Scarsdale Recreation Department and the Scarsdale Antiques Running Club, the race course began on Brewster Road and took runners through Fox Meadow and Greenacres. 208 runners completed the 4 mile run and 124 finished the 15K. 94 children, ages 12 and under participated in a 1 mile kids fun run.
The top 15K winners were Matthew Nistor (54:53) and Jessica Anthony (1:14:39).
The first Scarsdale finishers were Tetsuo Watanabe(57:55) and Jessica Anthony/Nikki Rosee (1:14:39).
In the 4 mile run, the overall male winner was John Marsh at 24:18 and Christine Hu at 27:04.
Click here to see a complete list of the winners and participants.
Rotary Raises Funds for Charity at March 21 Wine Tasting
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The Scarsdale Rotary Annual Wine (and food) Tasting brought a wide swath of the community to the Scarsdale Woman's Club on Thursday March 21 for a festive evening to benefit 20 organizations, all near and dear to Scarsdale residents. In an impressive showing from many of Scarsdale's restaurants, guests were treated to delicious bites such as arancini (rice balls) from Savona, a rich roll-up of roasted brussels sprout, bacon and truffle oil from Cooked and Co., a selection of hummus' from Taiim, antipasto from DeCiccos, and appetizers from Chat -- all to accompany a generous selection of wines courtesy of Zachys. For dessert, there were cupcakes from Martines and Lulus, and chocolates from Imagine Candy.
The food and wine could only be rivaled by the impressive selection of raffle and auction prizes from local restaurants and retailers. Among the items donated for the live auction were a 60" television from Value Electronics and dinner for eight at home catered by Dan Ryan of X20 and Hell's Kitchen fame.
Congratulations to Chief Thomas Cain, Jane Buck, Doug Metz, Lynne Wilson and the entire event committee.
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