On May 7, Marist College hosted its annual Silver Needle Fashion Show and Awards at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Dubbed “Fashion Democracy,” it showcased everything from kids’ clothing to lingerie to unconventional, Lady Gaga-esque designs. The show culminated in the highly anticipated awards for outstanding collections and projects.
Here, models display pieces by senior designer Jenna Pelcher
On May 7, Marist College hosted its annual Silver Needle Fashion Show and Awards at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center. Dubbed “Fashion Democracy,” it showcased everything from kids’ clothing to lingerie to unconventional, Lady Gaga-esque designs. The show culminated in the highly anticipated awards for outstanding collections and projects.
Senior Mindy Scatteretico acknowledges the crowd after presenting her designs, which garnered the show’s “Most Outstanding Collection” award
The entertaining “Senior Self-Expression” finale featured avant garde statements by senior designers and included embellishments from ruffles to chain mail
Walkway Over the Hudson chairman Fred Schaeffer shares a laugh with actor Ted Danson at the Daily Green’s 2010 Heart of Green Awards, which celebrated environmental leaders on April 20. Schaeffer and Danson received the Local Hero and Lifetime Achievement awards, respectively
Pine Bush Equipment hosted its annual golf tournament on May 20 at the Town of Wallkill Golf Club. PBE president Holly Bodnar (left) and VP Donna Boniface welcomed 88 participants; proceeds from the event benefited the American Cancer Society
On May 12, Hudson Valley paid tribute to the region’s nurses during its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards ceremony at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie. From left: St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Joan Cusack-McGuirk; Hudson Valley’s 2010 Nurse of the Year Margaret Deyo-Allers; and St. Luke’s CEO and President Allan E. Atzrott
The Kingston Hospital Foundation held its 21st annual Tulip Ball at Wiltwyck Golf Club on April 24. Congressman Maurice Hinchey stands with Nuise Bhitiyakul (left), recipient of the foundation’s Lifetime Achievement award for her volunteerism in the community; as well as this year’s honoree, Francoise C. Dunefsky, whose dedicated service to the hospital and community were recognized. Proceeds from the ball, which was attended by more than 400 guests, help benefit patient services and equipment needs at the hospital
Poughkeepsie’s Half Moon Theatre welcomed close to 250 guests to its second annual Dutchess Divas fund-raiser, held at the Dutchess Golf and Country Club on April 23. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and singers who performed American standards. Enjoying the festivities are “divas” Barbara Fehribach and Barbara Mauri