Press Releases

April 29, 2002
The Children's School Benefit set for May 4 at Club Casino at The Southampton Inn

Contact:
Patricia Conway (PR@southampton.liu.edu)
(631) 287 8313
Fax: (631) 283 4081

The Children's School at Southampton College, an early education program for children ages two to five, will hold its annual benefit on Saturday, May 4, from 7 to 11p.m., Club Casino at The Southampton Inn in Southampton.

The benefit, now in its 24th year, will feature casino tables, hors d'oeuvres, an open bar and dancing.

A silent auction of more than 100 donated items, including a "Family Portrait" by photographer Pam Jackson and 4 tickets to "The Producers", 4 "All For The Sea" tickets, Yankee tickets, Dinners, Lunches, a month of Kindercamp and much, much more. The raffle jackpot is $2002.00 cash.

At 10:00 p.m., auctioneer John Rachel will kick-off a live auction of original works of art by students in the Playgroup, Nursery and Pre-K programs at The Children's School.

"As our community continues to expand, the need for providing quality early childhood education opportunities for children on the East End is paramount," said Kathy Bishop, Director of

The Children's School. "This annual fund-raiser provides essential funding for a scholarship fund that benefits needy families in the community, as well as funding for our ongoing educational programs."

More than 200 members of the community are expected to attend the Club Casino event, and all proceeds will directly benefit The Children's School at Southampton College. The highly regarded school uses a developmental approach to early childhood education, and provides area children with a rich variety of activities and materials so that they leave the school with a love of learning and a solid foundation for Kindergarten and beyond.

Tickets cost $50.00 in advance, and $60.00 at the door. Event tickets and raffle tickets are now on sale at the Clam Man Seafood Market, and Catena's Market.

For more information, call 287-7995.