Friday, August 4

• The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons: "Annual Chow Chow Bow Wow Kickoff" from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Jackie Rogers East Hampton boutique at 3 Newtown Mews. Fashion designer Jackie Rogers will unveil her signature couture dog collar.  Proceeds from the sales of the collars will go to ARF.  The event hosted by Frances Hayward, Patrick McMullan, Ralph Destino Jr. and R. Couri Hay will feature Ms. Rogers’ 2006 Fall Collection, as well as a photo display of Coco Chanel, Dustin Hoffman, Fredrico Fellini and others. Details from 212-580-0835.

Saturday, August 5

• Southampton Hospital: "48th Annual Summer Party--'By the Sea'" will take place under the beach tents at the corner of Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton, all for the benefit of the Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. This year, Cindy Willis and Sandra McConnell will be co-chairmen. The gala evening will feature dancing to the music of The Stingers. Silent auction and raffle prizes. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Tickets: $500.  Details from 631-726-8700.

Sunday, August 6

• Earth Pledge: "Gimme Shelter" hosted by Industrial artist and architect Mike Latham, featuring an art exhibition and an unveiling of his Shelter Island home. from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Over thirty noted artists including Keith Sonnier, Thomas Ruff and Lisa Yuskavage will exhibit their work, which will be sold to benefit Earth Pledge.  The home will be opened to the public by appointment only through Labor Day. Details from 917-627-8892.

Monday, August 7

• The Harlem YMCA: "7th Annual Golf Classic and Auction" at the Richmond County Country Club in Staten Island, New York. Details from 212-281-4100, ext. 201.

Saturday, August 12

• East End Hospice: "Golf Outing & Tennis Open."  Tennis will be played at Sportime of the Hamptons in Quogue and the golf outing will take place at Rock Hill Golf & Country Club in Manorville. The events will combine in the evening at the Classic 19th Restaurant at Rock Hill Country Club with cocktails, dinner, dancing to music by East End DJ¹s, as well as entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Tickets: $250 Golfers includes dinner; $200 Tennis Players includes dinner; $250 Pro Am Tennis Players includes dinner; and $125 Dinner Ticket. Details from 631-288-7080.

Saturday, August 19

• The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons: "Chow Chow Bow Wow" celebrating the Year of the Dog. The Chinese-themed dinner dance will be held at the home of Ellen and Chuck Scarborough in Southampton. The evening's festivities will begin at 7:00 p.m. and includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and a live auction. Tickets: $350. Details from 631-537-0400, ext. 208.

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• American Red Cross, Suffolk County Chapter: "2nd Annual Red Hot Red Cross Ball" at a Private Estate in Southampton. Details from 631-423-0307, 631-924-6700 or redcross@optonline.net.

Monday, August 21

• Hinton Battle Theatre Laboratory: "Benefit Screening of 'Idlewild'" starring Outkast and Terrence Howard at 7:30 p.m. at the Ziegfeld Theater, followed by an after-party at the Supper Club. Chair: Bryan Barber, the writer and director of Idlewild, and Richard G. Weinberg, President, Omneity Entertainment. HBTL’s mission is Diversity in Theatre. Details from 1-800-517-0199.

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• United Cerebral Palsy of New York City: "5th Annual Tony Darrow Celebrity Golf Tournament in Honor of Matthew Tenaglia" at the Montammy Golf Club, Alpine, New Jersey. 8:00 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast. 9:00 a.m.: Putting Contest. 10:00 a.m.: Shotgun Start. Noon: Lunch on course. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Cocktails & Dinner. 6:30 p.m.: Dessert & Celebrity Show. Tickets: $500. Details from 212-683-6700.

Thursday, August 24

• The Parrish Art Museum: "The Summer Family Party." Southampton. Designed to delight all ages, this party at the height of summertime includes a top performance, buffet dinner and plenty of interactive activities and fun for children, big and small. Details from 631-283-2118, ext. 41 or korczakk@parrishart.org.

Saturday, August 26

• Unbound Theatre: "Welcome Home Party" in East Hampton at the house of Richmond Burton and the former Elaine de Kooning studio. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Details from 212-502-8609.

Tuesday, August 1

• The Municipal Art Society: "Presentation of the Evangeline Blashfield Award" to Majora Carter at the Evangeline Blashfield Fountain, 409 East 59th Street, followed by a reception at Guastavino's Restaurant. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $75. Details from 212-935-3960.

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• Wall Street Volunteers: “Summer Cooldown” at Home/Guesthouse, 532 West 27th Street. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. WSV’s mission is to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility within the next generation of Wall Street leaders, creating professionals with lifelong commitments to the non-profit community. Open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $55 (through July 21st; $65 after July 21st; limited availability). Details from 917-623-0660 or brad.thomas@wallstreetvolunteers.org, or purchase tickets online.

Thursday, August 3

• Young New Yorkers for the Philharmonic: "Summer Party." Cocktails at Brooks Brothers,  666 Fifth Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing at 9:00 p.m. at the Rainbow Room. Jacket and Tie. Tickets: $250 ($90 for cocktails only). Details from 212-875-5760 or GallagherJ@nyphil.org.

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• Giving Opportunities To Others: "Pirates on the Hudson--Fifth Annual Summer Party" 8:30 p.m. - Midnight (8:30 p.m. boarding time; 9:00pm cast off). Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts. Pier 83 – 42nd Street & West Side Highway. Open bar, dancing, and pirate's booty raffle. Details and purchase tickets online.

Saturday, August 5

• Southampton Hospital : "3rd Annual Associates After-Party – 'Club Cabana'" will take place under the beach tents at the corner of Wickapogue and Old Town Roads in Southampton, all for the benefit of the Hospital’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Chairs: Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Andrea Greeven Douzet and Rob Fox. Dancing and refreshments. 9:30 p.m. - midnight. Tickets: $150 (in advance; $175 at the door).  Details from 631-726-8700.

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• Teach For America: "2nd Annual Teach For America Junior Sponsors 'Clambake & Cocktails'" benefit on the beach at Indian Wells Beach, Amagansett. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and who become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Tickets: $150 in advance ($175 at the door)/Guests under 30: $100 in advance ($125 at the door). Details and purchase tickets online.

Thursday, August 24

• New York Cares: "Annual Summer Happy Hour" from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Lotus, 409 West 14th Street. Tickets: $25 (in advance; $35 at the door). Details and purchase tickets online.

Although we endeavor to maintain the accuracy of the listings, locations, prices and times should always be confirmed with the sponsoring organization.

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