Schools
Casablanca-Themed Fundraiser Benefits School District
The nostalgia of the 1940s was all around this weekend at an event to raise money in support of the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation.
With guests dressed in elegant gowns and white tuxedos, The Orienta Beach Club was transformed into a 1940's Moroccan nightclub Saturday night.
It was all for a Casablanca-themed fundraiser to help raise money for the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation. Keeping with the setting of the film, the evening felt like a night in the upscale Rick's Café Américain, filled with casino games, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
A silent auction took place with over 200 items up for bid to benefit the foundation.
Laura Lavan, a co-chair for the event, acknowledged that this was all made possible due to "the generosity of the community, a lot of business people within the community contributed as well as people whose families utilize the school district".
This was the 8th Annual Spring Gala that the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation has hosted to raise funds for the coming year. The organization awards grants to faculty and administrators of the Mamaroneck School District, providing financial support and assistance to develop essential resources and enhance curriculum. To learn more about the Mamaroneck Schools Foundation check out their Web site here.
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1054 Walton Ave
Mamaroneck, NY 10543