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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW: THIS SUMMER PROMISES TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL ONE FOR CHARITY GALAS AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
Mark your calendars now: This summer promises to be an exceptional one for charity galas and fundraising events.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
School’s Out: This year’s edition of the HetrickMartin Institute’s annual School’s Out benefit features honorary hosts Tracy Anderson and Margaret Russell. The funds raised at the event, held at the East Hampton home of Lisa and James Cohen, will ensure that the institute’s life-saving services for LGBTQ youth are available throughout the summer. Private residence, East Hampton; hmi.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
An Evening in Paris: Offering cocktails, dinner, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction, East End Hospice’s summer gala, emceed by Lucas Hunt, raises vital funds for the organization. The Times Square Orchestra will provide the music, with catering by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. The 18th annual Dorothy Pell Savage Good Samaritan Award will be presented to the 103rd Rescue Squadron. 40 Second Neck Lane, Quogue; eeh.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
American Picnic: A cherished family event, Southampton Fresh Air Home’s 30th annual American Picnic will feature games for children of all ages, picnic-style foods, and a spectacular pyrotechnic display from Fireworks by Grucci. The proceeds help allow physically challenged children to enjoy a summer camp experience at the organization’s special residential camp. Rain date: Sunday, July 2. 1030 Meadow Lane, Southampton; sfah.org
THURSDAY, JULY 6
Market Art + Design: The Bridgehampton Museum hosts the East End’s largest art fair again this year, with presentations by top galleries and a curated selection of design pieces from dealers around the world. Through July 9. 2368 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; artmarkethamptons.com
SATURDAY, JULY 8
Unconditional Love: Don’t miss the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation’s eighth annual dinner dance, which raises funds for animals in need. This year’s honorees are Jean Shafiroff and Sony Schotland. Private residence, Southampton; southampton animalshelter.com
A Journey Into the Wild: The South Fork Natural History Museum’s summer gala celebrates its 28th year with a VIP cocktail reception, catering by Peter Ambrose, and dancing. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli cohosts, with proceeds benefiting the museum’s education and environmental programs. 377BridgehamptonSag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton; sofo.org
Sur la Plage: At 5:30 pm, guests will gather at the Thomas Halsey Homestead, established in 1648 by one of the area’s founding families, for its 2017 fundraiser, featuring beachside hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and dancing on the grass to the music of DJ Twilo. Proceeds support the maintenance of this historic site. 249 S. Main St., Southampton; southampton historicalmuseum.org
Caliente: Caliente is a night of dining and dancing to honor April Gornik, Minerva Perez, and Paule Pachter, with proceeds benefiting Long Island Cares and the Organización LatinoAmericana of Eastern Long Island. Join honorary chair Mercedes Ruehl for live music from Tito Puente Jr. and his band, as well as DJ Super Dave, and dinner prepared by some of the area’s most notable chefs. Private estate, Bridgehampton; licares.org
FRIDAY, JULY 14
Family Service League Gala: The Family Service League’s annual summer gala offers hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and dinner, along with music and a designer auction, to raise funds for families in need in Suffolk County. Oceanbleu at Westhampton Bath and Tennis, 231 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach; fsl-li.org
SATURDAY, JULY 15
Art for Life: Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Art for Life gala celebrates the creative endeavors of inner-city youth, with proceeds helping to expose young minds to art. This year’s event includes a dinner honoring Esi Eggleston Bracey, Chuck D, Bozoma Saint John, and Sanford Biggers, as well as an art auction. Fairview