Harvest of Hope Charity Ball 2011

Join AIDS-Related Community Services for the re-launch of our annual Charity Ball on Saturday, November 5, 2011! Formerly a Valentine’s event, this re-branded and revitalized gala is now known as the “Harvest of Hope” Charity Ball. With a new time of year and a new venue–the elegant, fairytale-esque Whitby Castle in Rye, NY–this event promises to be even bigger and better than before!

Some traditions endure: the Ball features a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvre, silent auction, a gourmet three-course dinner, dancing (this time to the music of Superior Sounds), and the Hearts for ARCS Awards. This year’s recipients are the MAC AIDS Fund, the philanthropic arm of MAC Cosmetics, and Hudson Valley businessmen Patrick McKenna and James Svetz. By “royal decree” there will be new surprises and delights too!
7:00 pm
Cocktail hour with unlimited wine, beer and Renaissance cocktails (cash bar also available on premises)
Silent auction opens
8:00 pm
Hearts for ARCS Award presentions: the MAC AIDS Fund, and Patrick McKenna & James Svetz
Gourmet dinner (vegetarian options are available)
9:30 pm
Gallant Knights & Fair Maidens Live Auction – 6 dashing knights and lovely ladies auction themselves off to raise additional funds for ARCS
Dancing to the music of Superior Sounds
Desserts from BigGirlBaking.com
10:15 pm
Silent auction closes
10:45
Auction check-out

TICKETS
Tickets are $150 per person and include admission, dinner, and unlimited wine, beer and special cocktails all night. $65 of your ticket will go towards ARCS’ programs and services for clients affected by HIV/AIDS.
SPECIAL TABLE PRICE: Reserve a table of 10 before October 22, 2011 and get $25 off each ticket! Gather your guest list and buy a table for just $1,250.

To purchase tickets, go to www.arcs.org/charityball.php and look for the PayPal button.

All tickets are will-call and will be held at the registration table that evening. We will mail you an official thank-you letter for tax purposes. If you wish to sit with a particular individual or party, please call us at (914) 785-8283 or email jcalabrese@arcs.org.
Whitby Castle is located at 330 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY on the grounds of the Rye Country Club.

HOTEL PACKAGE
Traveling over hill and dale to reach the Ball? Stay in royal comfort at the Hyatt Summerfield Suites in White Plains for just $119 with free transportation to and from Whitby Castle. The Hyatt is an all-suites hotel with a full kitchen, sitting area and complimentary breakfast on Sunday morning. Make it a full Westchester weekend and live like kings and queens! Simply call 1-800-517-8548 and mention ARCS’ Harvest of Hope Charity Ball to reserve your suite, and be sure to visit www.hyatt.com to view photos and read more about your deluxe suite. Hyatt Summerfield Suites is located at 101 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, NY 10604.