The Herricks Community Fund held its 10th Annual Dinner Dance with more than 200 people in attendance. The event was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club and marked the 20th anniversary of the fund which supports the Alzheimer's Day Program, Herricks Youth Council, the Herricks Leisure Club and the Herricks Senior Citizens Inc.

In addition, the fund provides financial assistance to the Herricks Scholarship Fund, Herricks Teachers Center, the International Film Festival, the Art, Music and Athletic Boosters and the Teacher Mini-Grant Program.

The dinner dance was a spectacular success with over $18,000 raised. The event was chaired by co-Vice Presidents Iona Davis and Christine Turner along with the dinner dance committee of MaryAnn Pierce, Erina DeRosa, Isabel Milone, Jennie Santiago, and Jackie McHugh. Others involved were the co-presidents of the journal, Sheryl Cohen and Ann Tountas. A special thanks goes to the Ridgewood Savings Bank who once again sponsored the music for the evening provided by RPM, DJ Steve Griffin.

We would like to thank the many local merchants who supported this fundraising event: Sweet Street, Doodle Bugs Gym, Moves & Motions, Long Island Children's Museum, Vincent's Pizzeria, Jonathan's, Charlie Brown's, Met Foods, Alper's Hardware, Brett Matthews Photographers, Franks Steaks, Pomodorino, Paradise Island, Sorrells, Curves, Great Shapes, Williston Park Cleaners, Amazing Nails, Mim's, Pathmark, Panera Bread, Stavros Salon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Louie's, Ben's, Chelsea Piers, Lord & Taylor, Deli-King, City Line Florist, Café Picasso, Barefoot Peddler, Cartier, Dominick's, Davenport Press, Peter Andrews, Eleanor Rigby's, Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant, Mykonas Greek Restaurant, Card Box/King Jewelers, Williston Townhouse Diner, Ivy Cottage, Village Gift Shop, Eddie's Pizzeria, New Hyde Park Inn, Tilles Center, Waldbaum's, United Floral, Heritage and Tangra Marsala.

Our grand prizes:

1. A signed Giclee on paper by Bill Lopa (donated by American Collectibles)

2. Autographed photo and shoes by Bette Midler.

3. Bryant & Cooper Steakhouse gift certificate and autographed picture of Tiki Barber, NY Giants.

4. Garden City Hotel brunch for four.

5. New York Islander signed jersey and tickets for Islanders vs. NY Rangers (donated by Mike Milbury, general manager).

Thanks to all the individuals and groups who supported the dinner dance, including: the Herricks Association of Administrators and Supervisors, the Herricks Teachers Association, Council of PTAs, Center, Denton and Searingtown Schools faculty, staff and PTAs, Albertson Little League, Albertson Soccer, New Hyde Park Wildcats, Roslyn Savings Bank, Herricks Indo-US Community, the Korean Parents Association, the State Bank of Long Island and the parents and community residents of Herricks. Our success is because of all of you and will benefit the school and community programs.