Charity Register: August 17-23
August 17, 2012 | Talk of the Town
Candy Udell will be honored at the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons' Beach Ball
Peconic Baykeeper
What: Mrs. Peter Salm hosts Celebration of Our Bays at her home to toast and support the Peconic Baykeeper’s clean water programs. As a special guest of honor, Alec Baldwin joins revelers for cocktails, music, and hors d’oeuvres. The organization is the only private nonprofit to defend Long Island’s Peconic and South Shore waters.
When: Friday, August 17
Where: Port of Missing Men, 2277 N. Sea Road, Southampton
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
What: The third annual “Be Our Guest” Gala heads to Kristin and John Miller’s waterfront estate this year. After cocktails, guests attend themed summer feasts designed by select hosts at their private residences. Proceeds benefit the community-based arts organization, Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.
When: Friday, August 17
Where: The home of Kristin and John Miller, Quogue
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
What: Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (ARF) honors Candy Udell with its Champion of Animals Award at this year’s Beach Ball Jewels of Summer event. More than 200 animal lovers will come together for cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and online auction by charitybuzz.com to raise funds vital to the organization’s continuing efforts to save animals. ARF cats and dogs are also available for adoption at the fête, which is emceed by Chuck Scarborough.
When: Saturday, August 18
Where: Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club, 231 Mid Ocean Dr., Bridgehampton
Evidence, A Dance Company
What: Evidence’s annual “On Our Toes” ... in the Hamptons summer benefit honors Ruby Dee with the Lifetime Achievement Gatekeeper Award and Jason Moran with the Visionary Gatekeeper Award. Supporters enjoy a luxury auction, awards presentation, and dance performances.
When: Saturday, August 18
Where: The Hayground School, 151 Mitchells Lane, Bridgehampton
Paul Robert Carey Foundation
What: Designer Tanya Trayovski of Isadora Story hosts a trunk show at Bridge Street Gifts with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Paul Robert Carey Foundation. The beneficiary organization supports cancer patients with quality-of-life funds.
When: Saturday, August 18
Where: Bridge Street Gifts, 183 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Shelter Island Charity Cricket Club
What: The Shelter Island Cricket Club hosts its inaugural “Big Game” charity cricket match to raise money for the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation. The local team will compete against a team from London’s St. James Cricket Club.
When: Saturday, August 18
Where: Shelter Island School, 33 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island
Wall Street Rocks
What: Wall Street Rocks presents its 2012 Battle of the Bands at The Stephen Talkhouse to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and ReserveAid. The organization consists of financial, technology, and entertainment employees who want to support American citizens who serve our country.
When: Saturday, August 18
Where: The Stephen Talkhouse, 161 Main St., Amagansett
Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End
What: A summer evening of cocktails and a silent auction await at the Sebonack Golf Club for the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End (TREE) at Sebonack affair. All proceeds support the nonprofit center and its riding programs for children and adults with special needs.
When: Thursday, August 23
Where: Sebonack Golf Club, 405 Sebonac Road, Southampton
