"SWING INTO SUMMER" @ THE BRIDGE to Benefit GROUP FOR THE EAST END

Actor Richard Kind emcees benefit for Group for the East End | Protecting The Nature of the Place You Love Southold, NY – On Saturday, June 18, 2016 over 250 guests gathered at The Bridge in Bridgehampton (1180 Millstone Rd in Bridgehampton, NY 11932) to help raise much needed funds for the East End environment. The focus of this year’s fundraising is the state of water quality in the region, which is facing some challenges to maintain. During an extended cocktail hour, patrons, sponsors and supporters of Group For The East End were dazzled by spectacular sunset views of Peconic Bay while sipping specialty cocktails and an assortment of delectable wines from nearby Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Top winemaker of the legendary vineyard founded by the late Swiss Industrialist Christian Wolffer, Roman Roth was on hand. While strolling around the hilltop clubhouse by architect Roger Ferris, they noshed on hors d’oeuvres and bid on items in the exclusive auction, which included items such as a Butterfield & Robinson bike tour through Portugal, Italian hand-crafted Bomber skis and tickets to the Tony-Award winning hit,Hamilton. After the sun went down, a scrumptious dinner prepared by The Bridge was be served, and then internationally renowned DJ Sam French spun some irresistible tunes and get everyone dancing under the stars! WHO: Organization - Group for the East End | Emcee – Richard Kind | Hosts – Stéphane Samuel & Robert M. Rubin | Co-Chairs – Katherine & Marco Birch, Elaine Crocker, Graciela & Munir Dauhajre, Grace Koo & Kerry Heffernan, Genevieve & Rob Lynch, Robbianne Mackin & Dave Jasper, Susan Abdalla & Peter Stern, Kim White & Kurt Wolfgruber and Donna Winston Benefit for Group for the East End (strolling dinner, auction & dancing) PHOTO CREDIT: Copyright © 2016 Manhattan Society.com by Gregory Partanio & Christopher London | tel:718.614.7740 | e-mail: PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com | Bookings: bookings@manhattansociety.com About Group for the East End Since 1972, Group for the East End has served as eastern Long Island’s full-time professional advocate for conservation. The Group is widely recognized and respected for its work to protect the East End environment by advancing realistic solutions to complex problems, mobilizing informed citizens, educating the next generation of leaders, and challenging irresponsible development that impacts quality of life and community character.