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"A lot of the money raised is used for operation expenses and then we raise a lot of money for scholarships, which really goes back to the core mission of affordable childcare," said Mariah Whitemore.

"We welcome the wider community to join us in this special event and lend their support to a remarkable institution which has offered thousands of people the opportunity to experience the treasures of artistic and human expression," said Thomas Farrell and Barbara Kushner.

The Etro soiree for the Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education was so much the place to be, we heard a few well known ladies crashed it.

As per usual, there's no shortage of Memorial Day weekend Hamptons happenings.

"Over the last 25 years we've developed guidelines and educational products for women and for all the men in the room," noted Dr. Lori Mosca.

Want to kick-off the holiday weekend by toasting to a worthy cause?

"The LGBT Network is proud to once again offer a fun 'event duo' for the LGBT community and its allies to kick-off the summer season in the Hamptons!" shared Robert Vitelli.

"The Garden Club of East Hampton's Annual Garden Party kicks-off the summer with a Plant Sale featuring annuals, perennials, orchids, hanging baskets and planted pots and kicks-off your summer home and garden with beautiful, elegant Silent Auction items," noted Noel Mason.

"Just another example of what makes our home so special," Cullum said. "I couldn't possibly feel and more lucky, than I do now."

The evening at the Plaza raised $1.75 million, honored trustees Mark H. Rachesky, MD, and Jodi J. Schwartz, and longtime corporate partner Beacon Health Options.