On Sunday, May 29th, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc. (PPHP) is kicking off the summer with its 28th Annual East End Benefit. Taking place at Steven Klein’s West Kill Farm in Bridgehampton from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests will enjoy an evening of specialty cocktails featuring Casa Dragones tequila, local wines from Channing Daughters wines, regionally brewed beer from Montauk Brewing Company, and sumptuous eats from Almond Restaurant.
“We are very excited about this year’s East End Benefit,” said Reina Schiffrin, President/CEO, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. “Actress Martha Plimpton will be joining us, and we will have wonderful food, specialty cocktails, and fabulous entertainment.”
The soiree, which will toast to Planned Parenthood’s 100th Anniversary, will feature musical entertainment provided by Jesse Harris with Star Rover, as well as DJ Twilo. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to support PPHP by purchasing one of sixty signed and numbered Rainbow Waves prints by Mary Heilmann.
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Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc. Mobile Bus Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Inc. serves homeless shelters, schools and universities and health fairs on the East End. (Photo: Elsie Boskamp) |
“It is going to be a fantastic kick-off to the summer,” added Schiffrin.
Tickets to the 28th Annual East End Benefit are $200.
PPHP is the 23rd largest affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The organization runs 10 health centers in Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland counties. Last year, PPHP provided services to over 34,000 patients during more than 59,000 visits. They also presented over 2,300 education and training programs, reaching 30,000 youth and adults. PPHP has served the community for 83 years, and is committed to enlightening and empowering patients and individuals to make well thought out choices about their sexuality and sexual health.
For more information, visit www.plannedparenthood.org.
