Event Photos and Party Pictures: On the Town (February 2013)

: The Hyatt Regency Greenwich hosted Putnam Hospital Center’s Gala Dinner and Ball on November 3, which raised more than $350,000 for the facility. Enjoying the festivities are (from left) Tom McGregor, Health Quest Executive VP Donna McGregor (both of Hopewell Junction), Alyssa Farquhar of Somers, and PHC board of directors chairwoman Keiren M. Farquhar of Mahopac

: On Thursday, November 29, more than 70 people attended a wine and cheese evening at Millbrook Vineyard and Winery on behalf of the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. From left: Ann Anthony, Kate Perna, and Felicitas Thorne enjoy a glass of vino

: Newburgh’s Powelton Club was the site of the Orange County Arts Council’s County Art Awards, which were presented on November 9. Participants included (from left) David Church, Michael Sweeton, Shawn Dell Joyce, and Robert Radulski

: On November 3, close to 120 guests braved the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy to attend ARCS’s Harvest of Hope Charity Ball at the Whitby Castle in Rye. Hyde Park resident Carla Ramos was one of two of the event’s honorees; she was fêted for her consistent support of local residents with HIV/AIDS

: During a November 14 ceremony, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan awarded grants to two local groups — the Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Clubs, and the Dispute Resolution Center; the money was raised through the foundation’s Make a Difference Fund. From left: Alexis Eggleton, Boys and Girls Clubs executive director; and Donna Ramlow and Roz Magidson from the Dispute Resolution Center, were on hand to represent their organizations

: The Palisades Interstate Park Commission September gala paid tribute to retired U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey and PIPC Commissioner Barnabas McHenry. Some of the more than 200 guests included (from left) Al Caccese, Judith LaBelle, Kathleen Frith, and Fred Rich

: With the theme of “A Starry Night,” Ulster-Greene ARC held its 20th annual Holiday Auction at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston on November 16. Pictured at the event (from left): Michael Babcock of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival; Jackie DeVuyst of Verizon Wireless; and Melissa Moser, a friend of Ulster-Greene ARC

: Superstar actor Tom Cruise, New York Times critic Janet Maslin, and Jacob Burns Film Center Executive Director Steve Apkon pose together following a screening of Cruise’s film, Jack Reacher, at the center on December 18

: The Professional Women of Putnam gathered on November 28 at Mahopac’s Chophouse Grille to celebrate and raise funds to benefit the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center. Enjoying the festivities are (from left) Rebecca Bertoldi, Nikki Gallagher, Donna Massaro, Ann Ellsworth, Patricia Simone, and Saskia Shakin

: Putnam County physician Dr. Jay A. Zaslow addresses supporters and well-wishers at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Open Door Medical Center in Brewster on December 6

: Home Aides of Rockland earned more than $15,000 for its home care program with a goods and services auction on November 17 at the Regency Ballroom of the Comfort Inn in Nanuet. Shown is Home Aides board member Suzanne Belisle with one of the featured raffle items

: Newly appointed directors of the Nyack Chamber of Commerce — from left: Chris Capra, Nancy Phillips, Scott Baird, Roger Cohen, David Collins, and Paul Curley — enjoy some holiday cheer at the organization’s December 11 meeting at the Harbor Hill Restaurant and Bar in Nyack

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