Sweet Charities
Camp SoulGrow
Camp SoulGrow, a non-profit enrichment workshop camp for all kids, will hold its fourth annual benefit at The Palm in East Hampton on Thursday, June 21, from 6 to 8 PM. Tickets are $60 in advance and $70 at the door. The event includes open bar, complimentary menu, and a silent auction. Visit www.campsoulgrow.org.
Summer Solstice
Celebrate the Summer Solstice Kickoff and art opening reception co-hosted by The Ellen Hermanson Foundation and The White Room Gallery in Bridgehampton on Saturday, June 23, from 6 to 8 PM. For more information, go to www.ellenhermanson.org or call 212-840-0916.
Get Wild
The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center’s gala, “Get Wild,” will be held on Saturday, June 23, from 5 to 7 PM. The event will be hosted by Joan and Bernard Carl at Little Orchard in Southampton. The event will honor Susan McGraw Keber and Jay Schneiderman. For more info and tickets, visit www.wildliferescuecenter.org.
Jazz for Jennings
Jazz for Jennings 2018, a fabulous afternoon of food, wine, and extraordinary jazz on the grounds of the Watermill Center, will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 12:30 to 4 PM.
Jazz for Jennings is named for the late legendary news anchor Peter Jennings, and honors his commitment to the community, especially the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center. The benefit, now in its fourth year, has raised critical funds to support the center’s all-important educational, recreational, and enrichment programs. For tickets and more info, visit www.bhccrc.org.
Later on, The Jam Session, which produces shows every Thursday night at Bay Burger in Sag Harbor, will be featuring the J4J Evan Sherman Band at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett from 7 to 10 PM to benefit the center. Tickets are available at www.stephentalkhouse.com.
Stony Hill
Stony Hill Stables, owned and operated by the Hotchkiss family for more than five decades, will host its annual benefit on Saturday, June 30, from 6 to 8 PM on the pastoral grounds of Stony Hill Stables, located in Amagansett on Town Lane. The Stony Hill Stables Foundation, a not-for-profit organization created to promote equine sports through riding education and competitive opportunities for children and young adults in the East End community, continues to be the only stable on Long Island to offer this unique scholarship program.
American Picnic
The 31st annual Southampton Fresh Air Home’s American Picnic with fireworks by Grucci will be held on Saturday, June 30, at 7 PM. Festivities include picnic, music, dancing, and spectacular fireworks over Shinnecock Bay. For tickets and more info, visit www.sfah.org.
Under The Palms
East End Hospice presents “Under The Palms,” its annual summer gala, on Saturday, June 30, from 7 to 11 PM at the Jeffreys residence in Quogue. The event will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, casino games, and a silent auction. For tickets and more info visit www.eeh.org.
Play For Ellen
Hampton Racquet Tennis Club and Summer Camp in East Hampton will host “Play For Ellen” to benefit the Ellen Hermanson Foundation on Saturday, June 30, 11 AM to 3 PM. The family day of play includes adult round robin, match play for kids, BBQ, and children’s activities. Beginners are welcome. Tickets are $50 per family and $20 per individual. Visit www.ellenhermanson.org for tickets or call 212-840-0916.
Heart of the Hamptons
Heart of the Hamptons is asking the community to help a Southampton community member who has lost both his legs to Type 1 diabetes and needs to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van. The organization is looking to raise a minimum of $10,000 to go toward the van purchase. Checks can be made payable to Bussani Mobility in Smithtown and mailed to 401 Middle Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787. Checks can also be written to HOH.
Deadline for submissions is Thursday at 9 AM. Email to jessica@indyeastend.com.