Last week, the Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area (BGCBA) held a kick-off for their 13th Annual Summer Beach Ball taking place June 18th.
Hosted by Alexandra Lebenthal, Jay Diamond and Amy and Ken Pollinger at the Pollinger’s home in downtown NYC, guests included the clubs Executive Director Sybil Mimy Johnson, host committee members Bruce Pask, Men’s Fashion Director at Bergdorf Goodman, Terence Noonan – producer and author, and Debbie and Phil Grucci.
The BGCBA has been operating since 1965 and serves over 850 members, between the ages of 5-19, and other youth through various annual activities. Members are young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances; nearly three-quarters of household incomes are $19,000 or less.
All proceeds from the Beach Ball contribute to the operating expenses of the Boys & Girls Clubhouse and ensure that over 850 children, ages 5 through 19 have a safe place to learn, grow and most importantly, feel a sense of belonging and community.
Other supporters in attendance included Margaret Isa Butler, and America’s Next Top Model alumni Xiomi Frans-Cuber and her husband Shane Cuber.
Always a fun and memorable event, The Beach Ball will be filled with delectable food and drinks, music and dancing to kick off the summer season on the Great South Bay.
The live and silent auctions will be focused around “The Art of Summer.” The one-of-a-kind auction items – whether fashion, jewelry, home goods, or services – will be spotlighted amongst artwork from an array of prestigious galleries and well-known and emerging artists.
Advance tickets are $150 and tickets will be available to purchase on the night for $175.
Pictured:
Alexandra Lebenthal, Bruce Pask, Claudia Lebenthal