Recreation

"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.

"Support of Spring Fling makes a tremendous impact on the Parrish's ability to create, enhance, and offer vital programs for the community," said Christine Curiale.

The raucous Montauk party scene has been a hot topic over the past couple of year.

Jean Shafiroff is so known for her record breaking fund raising that we always thought she should write a book showing how it's done.

"We're looking forward to a fun evening at Gurney's — filled with lots of laughs," said Maureen Rutkowski.

"Our Quiz Show events consist of 5 rounds, 4 - rounds of 10 questions, of varying themes and 1 round of 20 questions require identifying pictures," explained Pia Olesen-Ferraris.

Along with two weekends filled with East End St. Patrick's Day Parades, several festive parties, benefits, and other celebrations will also take place.

"This year's awards are special in that for the first time in the Award's history, the three honorees for visual, literary, and performing arts are all women," shared BJ Howard.