Fall Benefits Northern Westchester 2013

Want to give back to your community? Our guide to Fall Benefits Northern Westchester 2013 features 20 local benefits that support worthy causes and those in need. Like the Food Bank for Westchester’s annual An Evening in Good Taste to End Childhood Hunger. So whether your cause is women’s justice, supporting the arts, local hospitals or if you just like to get out on the dance floor and bend an elbow for charity … here’s the happenings.  

September

A Sparkling Evening for Junior League of Northern Westchester Enjoy a sparkling wine and martini dinner in Amy’s Garden at Crabtree’s Kittle House. The Junior League of Northern Westchester supports families and children in need in northern Westchester Tues, 9/10: 6pm. (Crabtree’s Kittle House, 11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua; www.jlnw.org)

Journey of the Heart Bike Tour: Friends of Karen Friends of Karen provides support to children with life-threatening illnesses. The three-day tour/fundraiser covers 150 miles of back roads in Litchfield and Berkshire counties. Fri-Sun, 9/20-22. (Friends of Karen, 118 Titicus Rd., N. Salem; 914-277-4547; friendsofkarenbiketour)

A Night in the Woods Benefit for Teatown Lake Reservation Teatown celebrates its 50^th anniversary as a regional leader in environmental education and land conservation with cocktails and dinner. Sun, 9/22: 5pm (Sleepy Hollow Country Club, 777 Albany Post Rd., Scarborough; teatown)

Golf Tournament: for Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester BGCNW’s annual golf tournament raises funds for the club which provides supervised recreational, educational, social and cultural programs for children in northern Westchester. Tues, 9/24: 9am. (Glen Arbor Golf Club, 234 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills; bgcnwgolf)

Feed Me Fresh: An Edible Evening  Mount Kisco Child Care Center’s annual Feed Me Fresh benefit is named for their garden-to-table nutrition program. Their 9^th annual Feed Me Fresh fundraiser will be held at Ivanna Farms in Bedford Corners. There will be live music, hors d’oeuvres and tastings by regional chefs, an auction and an open farm market. The Center cares daily for 160 children ages 3 mos. to 12 years. Sat, 9/28: (163 Wood Rd., Bedford Corners; www.mkccc.org

October

Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club Fall Bash BVC&M has raised over $750,000 since 1956 for youth related programs in the Village of Bedford. Their Fall Bash features dinner, dancing, and cocktails. Sat, 10/5: TBA. (Bedford Golf & Tennis Club, 535 Cantitoe St., Bedford; www.bedfordchowderandmarching.org)

Harvest Dinner with Bedford Post Inn at Caramoor Honorary Chair Richard Gere and Caramoor invite you to a benefit for music and culture. Begin your evening with a special harvest dinner prepared by Bedford Post Inn’s Jeremy McMillan, followed by a performance by the acclaimed NYC orchestral collective, The Knights. Call: 914.232.1492 or events@caramoor.com  Sat, 10/5: 5:30pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

Tastes of Northern Westchester: Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Mt. Kisco Rotary Club’s annual evening of food, wine and music to benefit BGCNW and other local organizations. The area’s best restaurants present samplings of their signature dishes offering locals the chance to enjoy northern Westchester’s finest cuisine while helping worthwhile charities. Thurs, 10/10: 6pm. (Mt. Kisco Country Club, 10 Taylor Rd., Chappaqua; rotaryclubofmtkisco)

Halloween Train Show Fundraiser: Lasdon ParkLasdon’s Halloween themed train show is one of the park’s most popular events for children and adults, and a unique fundraiser in our area. It features a Lionel train display snaking around Hogwarts Castle and a Forbidden Forest tribute to Harry Potter. Sat-Sun, 10/12-13, 19-20 & 26-27: TBA. (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd. Rt. 35, Katonah; trainshowbenefit)

Making a Difference Benefit Dinner: Pace Women’s Justice Center The Pace Women’s Justice Center offers legal assistance and free legal clinics for victims of domestic violence and for seniors who are victims of abuse and financial exploitation. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent and online auction, dinner and program. Wed, 10/16: 6pm. (Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill, 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown; makingadifference)

An Evening in Good Taste To End Childhood Hunger: Food Bank for Westchester Sample gourmet delights and specialty cocktails courtesy of Westchester’s finest chefs, who donate their food, time and talent to make this a memorable evening. The proceeds are used to support the Food Bank’s child hunger programs. Thurs, 10/17: 6-9pm. (1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains; www.foodbankforwestchester.org)

Profiles in Preservation: Bedford Historical Society Robert A. M. Stern, internationally renowned architect, author, and Dean of Yale’s School of Architecture, will give a slide show presentation on Bedford’s Village Green under a grand tent.  The evening will feature signature cocktails, inspired hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction with premium and unique items. Proceeds benefit the society’s preservation fund. Sat, 10/19: 6:30pm (Village Green, Bedford Village; www.bedfordhistoricalsociety.org)

An Evening in India Soiree at Caramoor Join Caramoor for an enchanting night of dinner, drinks, and dancing as the historic Rosen House is transformed into a dazzling Indian paradise. Traditional Indian dress including saris or sherwani is encouraged!  All proceeds will benefit Caramoor, the Rosen House and the Young Arts Mentoring and Arts-in-Education programs. Call: 914.232.1492 or events@caramoor.com Sat, 10/19: 7pm. (Caramoor, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah; www.caramoor.org)

The Community Center of Northern Westchester Annual Cocktail Party Provides food, clothing and educational resources to those in need. Sat, 10/19: TBA. (St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford; communitycenterbenefit)

House on Haunted Hill Adult Costume Party for Lasdon Park All proceeds of Lasdon’s adult Halloween costume party go to support the Glass House Conservatory. Fri, 10/25: TBA (Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Rd. Rt. 35, Katonah; www.lasdonpark.org)

November

Chappaqua Antiques Show: New Castle Historical Society The 45^th annual Chappaqua Antiques Show offers extraordinary merchandise from over 50 dealers, an on site appraiser, design consultant, gourmet café, homemade desserts, and raffles. Sponsored by the New Castle Historical Society, this event raises funds to support the Horace Greeley House Museum and its events for students, adults and researchers. Sat-Sun, 11/2-3: 10am-5pm. (West Orchard Elementary School, 25 Granite Rd., Chappaqua; www.newcastlehs.org)

Soirée à Paris for Northern Westchester Hospital NWH’s annual gala raises funds to make critical investments in new technologies and modernized facilities to attract the best physicians and nurses to provide high quality medical care. This year’s event is in support of NWH’s new operating rooms. Sat, 11/2: 6:30pm. Location TBA. www.nwhc.net)

Crafts at Purchase for Performing Arts Center PAC’s annual crafts show benefit has been expanded and redesigned by Artrider Productions, creators of Crafts at Lyndhurst. Fri, 11/2: 3-8pm; Sat, 11/3: 10am-6pm & Sun, 11/4: 11am-5pm. (Performing Arts Center, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; craftsatpurchase)

Harlem Wizards for Byram Hills Education Foundation Professional trick hoops and alley oops team takes on the Bobcat Bruisers (BHHS faculty.) Since 1994 the BHEF has raised over $3.3 million in grants for state of the art programs and technologies at all of the district’s schools. Fri, 11/15: 7pm. (Byram Hills H. S., 12 Tripp Lane, Armonk; www.byramhillsfoundation.org)

ArtsWestchester Annual Gala ArtsWestchester supports arts organizations throughout the county to ensure arts availability, accessibility and diversity for residents of Westchester. The evening includes cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing. Sat, 11/16: 6:30pm. Contact Ann Fabrizio, 914. 428.4220 ext. 326; afabrizio@artswestchester.org. (ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains; artswestchestergala)

Benefit Boutique for Junior League of Northern Westchester An evening of shopping, food and friends. Shop with over 20 local vendors. Plus, hors d’oeuvres, light dinner and dessert. TBA; benefitboutique)

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