Events

2012 Upcoming JBFCS Events

In our efforts to raise funds to support our programs and introduce JBFCS to a wider circle of friends, JBFCS hosts a variety of events each year. For more information on JBFCS events, please email Jennifer Magdol, Special Events Manager, at jmagdol@jbfcs.org or call her at 212-632-4712.

The Lindsay Elisabeth Merker Theatre Benefit: The evening of Thursday, May 10 will begin with a buffet dinner at Sardi's and end with a showing of the Tony Award Winning Musical 'Evita' starring Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris. This dinner and theatre benefit is sponsored by Linda Nash Merker and Robert Merker in memory of their daughter, Lindsay and raises funds and awareness for JBFCS' Center for Child Development and Learning. To make a contribution or for more information, please contact Roni Katz.

CDC Parent Fundraiser & Staff Celebration: May 16th marks this year's auction, raffle and fundraising extravaganza. This year's event will center around celebrating the extraordinary generosity of the CDC staff and is a way for parents and guests to give back to the school for the education, therapy and transportation each child receives. 

Guests are encouraged to purchase their entry ticket, buy raffle tickets, make a donation, sponsor a CDC Staff or view raffle and auction items here. For questions, please contact Malini Chatterjee.

Hudson Valley Bike Ride: It's that time of year again! Our 4th annual Hudson Valley Bike Ride is on Sunday, July 15. You're invited to sign up for this year's ride, volunteer, raise funds or donate through the HVBR web site. Please contact Jessica Wagshul, 212-632-4774 with any questions, concerns or interest in volunteering. 

Past JBFCS Events

Spring Benefit: The Plaza Hotel served as the venue for JBFCS' 2012 Spring Benefit which took place Monday, April 23, 2012. More than $2 million dollars was raised thanks largely in part to our honorees Chairperson of Community Board #1, Julie Menin as well as, JBFCS Trustees Joyce B. Cowin and Fran W. Levy. Melissa Russo, WNBC News Anchor also served as Master of Ceremonies. For more information please contact Jenny Magdol. 

Ladies' Night Out: Already in its seventh year, this annual ticketed event benefits the Center for Child Development and Learning with all proceeds being used to help support these programs. The event took place Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7 pm and featured comedian Marion Grodin. To make a contribution or for additional information, please contact Roni Katz: 212-690-7234 ext. 212. 

Gold and Silver Ball: The 55th annual Gold and Silver Ball will be held on December 18th at 583 Park Avenue. Over 700 students are expected to attend the dance, which raises funds for JBFCS’ Youth Counseling League. Tickets are available on a first-come basis and are expected to sell out.

Dedication of the Lindsay Elisabeth Merker Reading Corner: On November 14th, a group of over 40 friends and family members joined Linda Nash Merker and her husband Robert Merker for the dedication of our Yellow Classroom, in memory of their daughter Lindsay Elisabeth Merker. Marian Davidson, Director of the CDC welcomed guests and recounted memories of her work with Lindsay. Contact Roni Katz for more details or continue reading...

Hudson Valley Bike Ride: Our 3rd annual bike ride was held on Sunday, July 17th. Please visit www.hudsonvalleyride.org for all the photos and other details regarding the ride. Questions? Send an email or give us a call at 212-632-4792.

CDC Parent Fundraiser: On May 18th, the Child Development Center’s Parent Association hosted an auction and raffle to support the CDC’s Early Intervention and Therapeutic Nursery Program. For more information, or to make a donation of an auction or raffle item for next year, please contact Gwenn Kalow at gkalow@hotmail.com or 917-653-9634.

Spring Benefit: On Tuesday, April 5th, we honored Brad S. Karp, David S. Kleger, Ira Schuman, and Jamie B.W. Stecher at the Plaza Hotel. For more information, please contact Jenny Magdol at jmagdol@jbfcs.org or 212-632-4712. Click here for the invitation to our Spring Benefit [in PDF format]. 

Ladies Night Out: The 6th Annual Ladies Night Out event, benefitting our Center for Child Development & Learning, was held on Wednesday, April 13th. Any questions? Please contact Roni Katz, rkatz@jbfcs.org.

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Gold and Silver Ball: The 54th annual Gold and Silver Ball was held on December 19th at 583 Park Avenue. Over 700 students attended the sold-out dance, which raised funds for JBFCS’ Youth Counseling League.

Hudson Valley Bike Ride: Founded in the Autumn of 2008 by then President-elect Tony Mann, we are thrilled to report that in July of 2010 our second annual HVBR raised more than $500,000- beating the fundraising results of year one by roughly 25%! Click here to view a slide show about the ride, mark your calendars for July 17th, 2011 (next year's tenative date) or sign up to register for the 2011 Hudson Valley Bike Ride at www.hudsonvalleyride.org.

Spring Benefit: On April 21st, 2010, we raised nearly $1 million by honoring three great New Yorkers from three different boroughs where JBFCS is making a difference---David Everett (Brooklyn), John Herrmann (Manhattan) and Russell Simmons (Queens).

The Lindsay Elisabeth Merker Theatre Benefit: The Lindsay Elisabeth Merker Theatre Benefit was held at Sardi's on April 29th, followed by a fantastic performance of 'The Addams Family' starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth. This was the 15th annual Merker event, raising money and awareness for JBFCS' Center for Child Development and Learning and is sponsored by Linda Nash Merker and Robert Merker in memory of their daughter, Lindsay.

Ladies Night Out: Every year volunteer leadership from our Center for Child Development & Learning (CCDL) host an evening of fun, food and ideas. This past April 12th, a Trustee hosted a cocktail party for nearly 100 guests including the comedienne Karen Bergreen who entertained the audience for nearly an hour.