Saturday, June 17, 2006, 6:30 PM-Midnight, Wolffer Estate Vineyard-- GROUP FOR THE SOUTH FORK "Towns & Villages Benefit Dinner Dance: 420 supporters of the Group for the South Fork gathered under party tents at the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack to raise money for the organization’s environmental education and advocacy projects. The event, raised $690,000 for the Group’s environmental advocacy and education programs. THIS IS MORE THAN ANY FUNDRAISER IN THE GROUP'S 34 YEAR HISTORY! The Master of Ceremonies was WB11 News at Ten Anchor Jim Watkins. After cocktails and a seated dinner by Janet O’Brien Caterers, a live auction was conducted by Sotheby’s Auctioneer Ian Irving (raising $105,500). Guests danced to rock, disco & Motown by The Bruce Saunders Orchestra. Committee: Chairman: Ronald S. Lauder Co-Chairs: Ina & Jeffrey Garten, Soledad & Robert Hurst, Susan & Louis Meisel, Jane & Jerry Mount, Frank Newbold & Steven Drucker, Dara & Tim O’Hara, Mary & Chris Pia, Jackie & Peter Schellbach, Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale, Edwina von Gal, Kim White & Kurt Wolfgruber, Aerin Lauder & Eric Zinterhofer. Dinner Co-Chairs: Ann Colley and Mary Walker ABOUT: The Group for the South Fork is an Environmental advocacy and education organization, committed to the preservation of eastern Long Island’s natural resources and rural heritage. Formed in 1972 by local citizens concerned about mounting development pressures, the Group has fought passionately and steadfastly ever since to protect the region’s unique environment, natural resources, agricultural tradition and quality of life For more information, contact: Judy Christrup, Director of Development | Group for the South Fork| P.O. Box 569 Bridgehampton, NY 11932 | tel: (631) 537-1400, ext. 20 | web: http://www.groupforthesouthfork.org PHOTO CREDIT: ©Manhattan Society.com 2006 by Christopher London tel: private | e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com