Project Morry
Project Morry held Party With A Purpose, an event at LIFE – The Place To Be, in Ardsley. Over 350 moms, dads and kids enjoyed an afternoon of games, rock climbing, laser tag, bowling, face painting and a raffle all to benefit Project Morry. Project Morry is a nonprofit, year-round youth development organization dedicated to giving inner-city children from New York and Connecticut a year-round adventure in learning through school meetings and support and an intensive summer camp program. Project Morry is named in honor of Morry Stein, whose life was dedicated to the enrichment of children’s lives through the residential camp experience. For more information see www.projectmorry.org.
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Clearwater Festival
The Clearwater Festival, a musical and environmental event held at Croton Point Park, featured storytellers, family-oriented entertainers, jugglers, roving artists, juried crafts, activities and a Green Living Expo. There was a working waterfront with small boat exhibits, rides and sloop and schooner sails. Seven stages of live music and performances entertained the crowds. All proceeds support Clearwater’s environmental research, education and advocacy efforts to help preserve and protect the Hudson River and its tributaries, as well as communities in the River Valley. Clearwater Festival, 845-418-3596. www.clearwater.org.
A Benefit for Kids with Autism
Thanks to the hard work of a committee of volunteers, parents, staff members and the generous support of many friends, the 11th annual Golfing for Kids netted more than $120,000 for preschoolers who attend Arc of Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development. The school provides educational, social and support services for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, from birth to 5 years of age and their families throughout Westchester County. Peter Richel, M.D., received the first Caring for Kids Award. Richel is a tremendous resource to the school as their volunteer Medical Director, and his musical talents and generous donations to the school have helped maintain quality service for the children and their families. Richel is a pediatric physician affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. Arc of Westchester, 265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne. 495-4573. www.westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Neuroscience Research Foundation
Leewood Golf Club in Eastchester was the setting for the recent annual Westchester Neuroscience Research Foundation (WNRF) golf outing. Chaired by John M. Abrahams, M.D. and Co-Chaired by Joseph Comizio, DDS, the event included golf, brunch, putting contests, a cocktail reception and live and silent auctions. All monies raised will go toward brain cancer and traumatic head injury research with the goal of improving treatment and patient outcomes. WNRF, 244 Westchester Ave., White Plains. 948-3008.
