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Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Spring Gala and Auction: Odyssey

The Mamaroneck Schools Foundation is excited to announce this year’s spring gala the Odyssey: Supporting our Children’s Educational Journey on May 12, 2012. Guests can look forward to a spectacular evening of entertainment, dancing; fine dining, silent and live auctions as well as an exciting opportunity drawing for the revolutionary new iPad 3 and/or C Wonder Bicycle.  Opportunity drawing tickets are also available online by visiting out website: www.MamaroneckSchoolsFoundation.org.

 

The evening’s live auction will be hosted by longtime NYC radio personality, Jim Kerr of Q104.  CNN’S Chris Knowles will be the emcee.   Some of the auction highlights are tickets to One Direction at Izod Arena, Friday, May 25th, signed photo, and One Direction swag. This British boy band has swept the world off its feet, drawing screaming teen girls everywhere they go!

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Another is the perennial favorite, 4 tickets to Z100’s Jingle Ball and an 18” Kwiat Diamond Flower Pendant that would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. It features 33 diamonds and an antiquated 18-karat white gold chain. If you want something with a different flavor bid on the Name Your Own Menu Item at Villa Maria & $100 Gift Certificate offering!  Starting at 6:30 pm, this year’s fundraiser will be held at the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, 555 South Barry Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York.

 

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“ We are grateful for the contributions our generous community make towards enhancing our children’s multi-faceted educational journey.  Our theme Odyssey celebrates the notions of overcoming a myriad challenges, of epic adventure, and of constantly pursuing excellence, in a drive to meet our life goals.  We look forward to supporting the journey of our students - and the work of our faculty - in this exciting event,” notes Gala Co-Chair Rebecca Charles. 

 

Tickets are available online at www.mamaroneckschoolsfoundation.org by clicking the “Gala” button. “The gala is one way for the community to support the grants for our teachers and administrators in the school district,” Ginny Poleman, president of Mamaroneck Schools Foundation stated. “With your financial contributions, the Foundation will be able to continue to fund the kinds of technology and classroom programs that enhance the learning experience of all our students.”

 

We are thankful to Julia B Fee/Sothebys International Realty our main sponsor and to the other the companies and community sponsors who are supporting this year’s event.

 

Odyssey

May 12, 2012

6:30pm to 11:00 pm.

Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club

South Barry Avenue

Mamaroneck, NY

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