Recreation

"Our Dogs Playing For Life program has saved a number of dogs who were marked for euthanasia in other shelters, only to find out they are playful out of a kennel and in a pack," explained Kate McEntee.

"As government spending gets tighter and tighter, raising funds gets more important for our over-all mission - to continue to provide excellent services to the intellectually-disabled," said Walter Stockton.

Since 2009, the Fund's rite of spring is the Scully & Scully annual "Tulip Party," celebrating the iconic mall tulips.

With stunning sunsets over Fort Pond and its intimate setting, the East End hotspot offers an unparalleled experience for concertgoers.

"Join me in supporting this wonderful organization and together, through the arts, we can make our world a better place," said Rodgers.

"Get your girlfriends together and come to Girls Night Out at White's in Southampton for an evening of pampering and socializing while supporting the children, women and men who utilize The Retreat's domestic violence services," said Maggie Goldfarb.

Revisiting that story might cause her to break down on the podium, but "laughter and crying are twins," Barrymore explained.

"When I left I said, 'I don't have a choice,'" Shafiroff noted. "'This is where I have to become involved. This charity is changing lives.' So today, I am a proud board member."

"This continues to be one of the highly anticipated events of the spring season, and really brings the community together for a memorable evening of great food, drink, and fun, while raising money for the Tuckahoe Common School," said Kathy Grigo.

"It is an honor to work alongside this inspirational team with the like-minded mission of preserving and celebrating America's diverse culinary heritage," said Besh.