Spring Fundraiser to Celebrate the Launch of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank

February 2, 2015

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) announced that tickets are now on sale for the 2015 BIG NIGHT OUT: Big Night, Big Causes, Big Impact, which will be held on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Pepe Infiniti in White Plains, NY.  The JLCW is thrilled to feature the music of New York Yankee legend and Grammy nominated musician, Bernie Williams.  Proceeds from Big Night Out will provide essential financial support for JLCW’s educational and charitable projects as well as the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank.

“We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the launch of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank than with the music of acclaimed musician and true New York legend, Bernie Williams,” said Nikki Hahn, JLCW President.  “At our premier fundraiser of the year, the support of our local community will allow us to continue finding long-term, sustainable solutions to improve the lives of Westchester neighbors in need.”

About Big Night Out

Big Night Out is open to the public and will be attended by JLCW members and other prominent members of the community with 500 guests anticipated. The evening festivities will include a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction, with opportunities to bid on an array of fantastic donated items. Big Night Out will celebrate the launch and success of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank, an effort in conjunction with the Westchester County Government to end the silent epidemic of diaper deprivation.  The evening will honor The Acceleration Project (TAP) and its co-founders, Lisa Tretler and Jane Veron for sharing the JLCW’s commitment to tapping the potential of women.

Evening Highlights

• Fine dining and drinks from: Andreas 25 North, Caperberry Events, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Char, Dolphin, Frankie & Fanucci’s, Lulu Cake Boutique, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Nikos Greek Taverna, Sapori and Zachy’s Wine & Liquor.
• Musical entertainment by New York Yankee legend and Grammy nominated musician, Bernie Williams.
• An exclusive “Meet-and-Greet” with Bernie Williams for top donors [and key guests].
• VIP Champagne Reception and Honoree Awards Ceremony.
• Dazzling decor by Diana Gould, ltd & photography by Total Entertainment and Meagan Newhart Photography.
• An opportunity to support the mission of the Junior League and the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank while socializing with the local community!

Tickets, Packages and Meet-and-Greet opportunities are now available at www.jlcentralwestchester.org/bno

About Bernie Williams:

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams discovered his love for baseball and music at roughly the same time.  In his 16-year career patrolling center field for the New York Yankees, Williams was a four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star.  Bernie is among the Yankees all-time leaders in every major batting category, with his performance statistics often standing alongside such legends as Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio, including more post-season RBI’s than any other player in Major-league history.  Throughout his years with the Yankees, Williams’ passion for music never waned and the sound of his guitar would often be heard emanating from the clubhouse or during team flights.  It was no surprise when Williams demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his first album The Journey Within in 2003, which reached number 3 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart.  His second album, Moving Forward, featured guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Dave Koz and an all-star cast of renowned studio musicians, and was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2009.

About the Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW)

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Headquartered at historic Wayside Cottage, JLCW has served the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains for over 65 years. Our approximately 250 active and sustaining members are accomplished collaborators who identify community needs and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. JLCW invites women of all races, religions and national origins who are committed to volunteerism to become a member. (Additional information at www.jlcentralwestchester.org.)

Junior League of Central Westchester Sponsors

The JLCW is grateful to all of its 2015 sponsors, particularly its Crown Jewel Sponsors, Pepe Infiniti, the host of Big Night Out, and Morgan Stanley, a founding sponsor of the JLCW Westchester County Diaper Bank. Other gracious sponsors include The Chubb Corporation, Neiman Marcus Group, Advocate Brokerage Corp., GEICO Local Office Westchester, Platinum Drive Realty, Simon Property Group, TD Bank, Sportime, Houlihan Lawrence, Clean Design and Coldwell Banker.

Please call 914.723.6130 or email JLCW@verizon.net, for more information.

 www.jlcentralwestchester.org/bno