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Irvington's John Cardinal O'Connor School Holds Spring Gala Auction April 24

The event will be held in White Plains.

The John Cardinal O’Connor School will hold its third annual Spring Gala Auction on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the CV Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains, the Catholic elementary school announced.

Tickets cost $100 and wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. A silent auction will be held, offering items donated by parents and local merchants.

“This is more than just a fun night that brings the school community together,” said event co-chair and parent Ellen Mauser in a statement. “It’s an important event that will raise money to help keep our technology up to date, which is key to providing our students with the education they need.”

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Proceeds will support the school’s investments in technology and improved internet access and will fund assistive devices to enhance learning opportunities in the classroom, according to officials.

The gala is organized and run by the school’s Parent Executive Committee. Joining Mauser as event co-chair is parent Heidi Coppola.

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For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the school principal Kristen O’Leary at (914) 591-9330 or jcoconnor@adnyeducation.org. Tickets also will be available at the door. (Only checks or cash accepted.)

Located at 16 North Broadway in Irvington, the John Cardinal O’Connor School is a Catholic elementary school “dedicated to providing an affordable language-based academic curriculum for children in grades 2 – 8 with learning disabilities, speech or language impairments or other health impairments.” Children of all faiths are welcome. For more information visit www.jcoschool.com.

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