The Best October Benefits & Galas 2017

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The Best October Benefits & Galas 2017: Fall is local benefits and galas season – always a great way to bend an elbow (or buy some art, crafts or baked goods) for a worthy cause. Here’s our list:

October

Local! Community Center of Northern Westchester Annual Benefit – Sat, 10/14:6pm: The Center’s Cocktail Party and Auction raises funds to provide food, clothing, and other programs to families in need in Northern Westchester Recent auction items included Broadway tickets to The Book of Mormon and Kinky Boots; a golf outing with a former Rangers player, a private tour of The Frick Collection and local restaurant experiences. (Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Rd., Bedford; www.communitycenternw.org)

Local! The Great Chappaqua Bake Sale for No Kid Hungry, Bell Middle School – Sat, 10/14: 10am-4pm:The Great Chappaqua Bake Sale manages the snacks at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Fair offering baked goods and raffle prizes donated by families and businesses in the Chappaqua area. It has raised over $100,000 for No Kid Hungry in the past seven years. Both events run in conjunction at the Bell Middle School. (50 Senter St., Chappaqua; like them on Facebook.)

Local! Armonk, Bedford, Chappaqua Schools Color Run, Fox Lane HS – Sun, 10/15: 8:30am. The Family Reach Clubs of Byram Hills, Fox Lane, Greeley and John Jay High Schools color run is a 5K race (where you run through a mist of non-toxic paint). The event raises funds for The Family Reach Foundation (FRF) – a non-profit that assists families struggling with cancer. They have raised over $200,000 for FRF over the past four years. The event is followed by a block party with lots of food trucks. Register onsite. Read more. Www.familyreach.org/rainbow

Houlihan Lawrence Making Stride Boutique, Armonk & Chappaqua Branches, _ Sat, 10/21: 10am-3pm: Shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing & gifts, buy a raffle or drop by with a donation to support Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Houlihan Lawrence in Armonk and Chappaqua. Or donate here!.

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Breast Cancer Alliance Benefit Luncheon & Fashion Show, Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, CT – Thurs, 10/26: 11am: Nearly 1,000 supporters will gather at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Greenwich, CT to celebrate the Breast Cancer Alliance’s (BCA) 22nd annual benefit luncheon and fashion show. The benefit recognizes those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer and applauds BCA’s commitment to improving survival rates and quality of life through better prevention, early detection, exceptional treatment, and innovative research. Featured guest speaker Amy Robach, News Anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America, will address attendees during the luncheon at noon. For information about luncheon tickets or to reserve raffle tickets and parking updates: info@breastcanceralliance.org or call 203-861-0014. (1800 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich, CT)

Local! Tastes of Northern Westchester, Mt. Kisco Country Club – Thurs, 10/26: 6-8pm: The Mount Kisco Rotary Club invites you to an evening of fine food, wine and music to benefit Richmond Community Services Foundation. Sample the wares of the area’s finest restaurants. The Richmond Foundation operates home-like residences in Westchester County to support the lifelong needs of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities that require complex medical needs. (10 Taylor Rd., Chappaqua; www.mountkiscorotary.org)

An Evening in Good Taste To End Childhood Hunger for the Food Bank for Westchester – Thurs, 10/26: 6:30-9pm: Eat, drink and make a difference at the 27th annual benefit for the Food Bank of Westchester. The event features fine food and world class wines from 25 top chefs and vintners from Saltaire, Crabtree’s, The Castle, MP Taverna, Abigail Kirsch, Polpettina and L’Inzio. Last year the Food Bank raised over $200,000 to help fight hunger in Westchester. (1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains; www.foodbankforwestchester.org)

November

Don Dupont Swing Band Benefit Concert for Mt. Kisco Interfaith Good Pantry, Bedford Village – Sun, 11/5:4:30pm: The Don DuPont Swing Band presents music for swing, jive and Latin-style ballroom dancing in the tradition of the great dance bands of the ‘30s and ‘40s. It is lead by Don DuPont and features Don DuPont, Jr. and Michele DuPont Eames on vocals. On average, the pantry serves 270 households each week (Bedford Presbyterian Church, Village Green, Bedford; info@bedfordprechurch.org) www.bedfordprechurch.org)

Local! Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club Fall Dinner Dance, Bedford Hills – Fri, 11/3: It’s the event of the season for BVC&M. Enjoy dinner, dancing and cocktails with the people who have raised over $800,000 since 1956 for local youth programs in arts and music, club and school sports, scouts, youth outreach, scholarships and community services. (Glen Arbor Golf Club, 234 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills; www.bedfordchowderandmarching.org)

Chappaqua Craft and Gift Fair

Local! Chappaqua Craft & Gift Fair, Bell Middle School – Sat, 11/11: 10am-4pm: 32nd annual craft fair featuring over 85 vendors presenting handcrafted jewelry, designer clothing, handbags and accessories, original artwork, tableware, furniture, bath & beauty products, children’s gifts, floral designs, gourmet foods and more. This event produced by the Bell Middle School PTA benefits the Bell Middle School. (50 Senter St., Chappaqua; www.chappaquacraftfair.com)

Local! NCPL Benefit: Chefs are the New Rock Star Series with Melissa Clark, Moderne Barn – Mon 11/13: 11:30am: New York TimesFood section columnist and author, Melissa Clark leads a discussion of her new book Dinner: Changing the Game at Armonk’s Moderne Barn to support the North Castle Public Library. Clark is a James Beard Foundation Award-winner and has appeared as a judge on Iron Chef America. Tix on sale 9/27: (430 Bedford Rd, Armonk; www.friendsncpl.org)

Imagine What’s Next, Northern Westchester Hospital Annual Benefit – Sat, 11/18: 6:30pm: Benefit Co-Chairs Doris and AL Chance and Harriet & Steve Libov invite you to enjoy cocktails, dinner & dancing at this annual fundraiser for NWH. This event will honor Community Honoree Nancy Karch and Physician Honoree David Miller. (Saw Mill club, 77 Kensico Dr., Mt. Kisco; www.nwhconnect.org)

December

Local! Chappaqua Cares Empty Bowls, Crabtree’s Kittle House – Sun, 12/3: This event from Chappaqua Cares event is a benefit to help raise awareness and funds to combat hunger. This year they will auction off a hand-painted bowl from musician Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule. For more information, please read our previous post about this event here.