2008 Annual Benefit Gala
WHO:Queens Council on the Arts
WHEN:April 24, 6 p.m.
WHERE:The Water's Edge Restaurant, East River at 44 Dr., Long Island City
COST:$500 per ticket; Sponsorships, $5,000-$20,000
CONTACT:Jenn Becker, 718-647-3377 ext. 13 or e-mail jbecker@queenscouncilarts.org
I Love My LIFE Giants Awards Breakfast
WHO:LIFE Camp Inc. & Our Times Publication
WHEN:April 25, 8 a.m.
WHERE:Auntun's Catering Hall, 96-43 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village
COST:$100 per person, $900 per table
CONTACT:718-481-9518 or e-mail lifecampinc@aol.com
EXTRA:Honoring Michael Strahan, The Ladies of Fan Family Inc., Scott Perilstein of Nemet Motors, Terrance Banks, Adina Callendar, Tamra Simmons, Ceillise Craig, and Ronald Merritt.
Car Wash
WHO:Guyanese Students Association of Queens College, Qc Qayamat, and the Indo-Caribbean Youth center
WHEN:April 26, 10 a.m.
WHERE:Queens Colege Parking Circle, corner of Melbourne Ave. and Kissena Blvd., Flushing
COST:Cars, $5; Trucks/SUV's/Vans, $8
CONTACT:718-997-5000
Laffey Bowl-a-Thon
WHO:Laffey Associates Fine Homes & Estates, First Allied Mortgage Bankers, Coldwell Banker, e-Realty, Kylemore
WHEN:May 1
WHERE:Dave & Busters, 1504 Old Country Rd., Westbury
COST:Sponsorships: $250-$1,000
CONTACT:Cathy Poturny, 516-626-1500 ext. 390 or e-mail cpoturny@laffey.com
22nd Annual Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic
WHO:Archbishop Molloy High School, St. Ann's Academy
WHEN:May 5
WHERE:North Hills Country Club; Plandome Country Club
COST:Sponsorships, $2,750-$15,000
CONTACT:718-441-9210
EXTRA:Reserve by April 4
Rose of Carmel Benefit Gala
WHO:Ozanam Geriatric Foundation
WHEN:May 6
WHERE:Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach
COST:$300 per ticket; Tables, $4,500-$7,500
CONTACT:Gail D. O'Donovan, 718-971-2020/2021
EXTRA:Black Tie preferred. RSVP by April 11
2008 Annual Dinner Dance
WHO:Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
WHEN:May 7, 7 p.m.
WHERE:Terrace of the Park, 52-11 111 St., Corona
CONTACT:718-279-3200 or visit www.memorialdayparade.org
10th Anniversary MediSys Golf & Tennis Classic
WHO:Gateway Investments
WHEN:May 12, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE:Old Westbury Golf & Country Club, Old Westbury
COST:Dinner Only, $200; Tennis Only, $300; Golf Only, $500; Level of Participation, $1,500-$11,500
CONTACT:718-206-8291 or 718-206-8613
Annual Luncheon
WHO:VISIONS Queens Advisory Board
WHEN:May 14, 12 noon
WHERE:Terrace on the Park
COST:$100 per person; $1,00 per Friend Table of 10; $1,500 per Supporter Table of 10; $2,500 per Patron Table of 10; $3,000 per Benefactor Table of 10
CONTACT:www.visionsvcb.org
EXTRA:Honoring Dr. Sandra Delson, Robert T. Hettenbach, Susan Leder, Dr. Eduardo J. Marti, and Fernando Viana.
Warmth of Spring 29th Anniversary Dinner Dance
WHO:Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation
WHEN:May 16, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:La Bella Vita Caterers, 106-09 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park
COST:$65 per ticket
CONTACT:718-805-0202
EXTRA:Tickets available at the Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation, located at 84-01 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven
2nd Annual Dinner Dance
WHO:St. Fidelis Mother and Child Residence
WHEN:May 17, 7 p.m.
WHERE:St. Fidelis Church Madonna Room, 123-06 14 Ave., College Point
COST:$50 per person
CONTACT:JoAnn Lynch, 718-353-4749
EXTRA:Honoring Deacon Jack and Carol Reichert.
Walk & Family Fun Day
WHO:St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
WHEN:May 18, 7:30 a.m.
WHERE:Belmont Park, Elmont
COST:$10 per T-shirt
CONTACT:718-281-8890 or visit www.stmaryskids.org
11th Annual St. John's Prep/Mater Christi Golf Outing
WHO:St. John's Prep and Mater Christi
WHEN:May 19
WHERE:Seawane Club, CLub Dr., Hewlett Harbor
CONTACT:718-721-7200 ext. 685
22nd Annual Tribute Dinner
WHO:Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation
WHEN:May 21, 6 p.m.
WHERE:Russo's on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach
COST:$150 per person
CONTACT:Cheryl Blake, 718-327-5300
EXTRA:RSVP by April 25
Relay for Life of Fort Totten
WHO:American Cancer Society
WHEN:June 7
WHERE:Fort Totten Parade Grounds, Weaver Rd. and Totten Ave., Bayside
CONTACT:John Link, 718-263-2225 ext. 38 or e-mail Fort.Totten.Relay@cancer.org
EXTRA:Sign up online at events.cancer.org/RFLforttottenNY
Spring Luncheon
WHO:JSPOA Senior Centers
WHEN:June 14, 12 noon
WHERE:Antun's, 96-43 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village
COST:$50 per person
CONTACT:Theodora G. Jackson Adult Center, 718-657-6618
Rose Ball
WHO:Queens Botanical Garden
WHEN:June 17, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE:Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
CONTACT:718-886-3800 or visit www.queensbotanical.org
Opening Night Gala
WHO:Friends of the Arts
WHEN:June 20, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE:FOA Pavillion, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
COST:$500 per person, $4,500 per table of ten
CONTACT:FOTA, 516-922-0061
EXTRA:Honoring Monte N. Redman
26th Annual Golf Classic
WHO:Holy Cross High School
WHEN:June 23, 8:30 a.m., Check-in
WHERE:Engineers Country Club, Roslyn Harbor; Glen Head Country Club, Glen Head
COST:$150, Cocktail Reception & Dinner only; $425, Individual Player before May 15; $425, Individual Play after May 15; Sponsorships, $350 – $5,000
CONTACT:Gail Sicoli, 718-886-7257
EXTRA:Those interested in making contributuons to the auction, call Gail Sicoli at 718-461-1288 or e-mail, alumni@holycrosshs.org
The Crystal Ball
WHO:Queens Library Foundation
WHEN:Oct. 6
WHERE:The Water's Edge, 401 44 Dr., Long Island City
COST:$350 per person
CONTACT:718-480-4273
St. Mary's Kids
WHO:St. Mary's Foundation for Children
WHEN:Daily
WHERE:29-01 216 St., Bayside
CONTACT:718-281-8890 or www.stmaryskids.org
2007/2008 Campaign for a Healthier New York
WHO:United Hospital Fun
WHEN:Daily
WHERE:350 5 Ave., 23rd Floor, Manhattan
COST:$10 – $100
CONTACT:212-494-0781 or www.uhfny.org
EXTRA:Donations should be made to the above address or website.
Madison Square Boys $ Girls Club Annual Fund
WHO:Boys & Girls Clubs of America
WHEN:Daily
WHERE:350 5 Ave., Suite 912, Manhattan
COST:Donations $50 – $1,000
CONTACT:350 5 Ave., Suite 912, Mnhattan
PENCIL Fund
WHO:PENCIL
WHEN:Daily
WHERE:30 West 26 St., 5th Floor, Manhattan
COST:$250 – $5,000
CONTACT:646-638-0565 or www.pencil.org
EXTRA:Make donations out to the above address or to www.pencil.org/donate
