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AN EDUCATIONAL VISION
Recently, Latino U College Access held its annual benefit “Visiones” at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains to support and celebrate Latino youth who will be the first in their families to go to college. Proceeds from the evening go to helping them reach their academic and life potential
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1. Gina Capelli and Maria Trusa 2. Donna Seife, Sharon Douglas, Anita Birkenstein and Susan Bloom 3. Katy Coppinger, Carolina Urena, Aramina Ferrer, Laura Martinez and Mike Simos
CELEBRATING COMPASSION
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4. William F. Flooks, Jr., James P. O’Toole, Kevin Hanlon, Joe Ippolito, George Whitehead, Michael Ciaramella, Charles Trainor, and Max Gaujean 5. Tania and Helga Vernon and Brian Sciurba
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Hospice of Westchester hosted its annual “Tree of Life” reception at the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook. During the event, guests and sponsors placed personalized gold stars, purchased in honor or memory of a loved one, on the tree, displayed at the hotel through the holiday season. The evening featured entertainment by Manhattanville College’s pop vocal group, The Quintessentials. All proceeds from the event benefitted HOW’s mission to provide comfort, care and compassion to individuals and families facing a serious or terminal illness.
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KLAFFS CELEBRATES THE SEASON
For the first time, Klaffs invited six of the area’s most talented designers to create spectacular holiday displays, showcasing their creativity for the season. In gratitude for the beautiful displays, Klaffs hosted a special cocktail party in the Norwalk store. More than 60 designers, architects, contractors and other prominent guests enjoyed sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres, catered by chef Clyde Ripka. Guests left the party with a Klaffs tote bag. 6.Allison Passero, Victoria Vandamm, Mirella Harrion, Joe Passero, Pamela Stanely Dix, Kerry Sheridan, Christopher Cintron and Caroline Kopp
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FEBRUARY 2017