Michael & Brad Gross, 4th & 5th generation at H.L. Gross & Bro., have donated a diamond "circle of life" pendant to win at "Tastings 2006" The Garden City Unit of the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation cordially invites you to "Tastings 2006", to be held on Friday, September 15th. This much-anticipated annual end of summer party will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ranieri, in their beautiful garden at 105 Hilton Avenue, from 7:00 until 10:00 pm.

Over twenty of our local restaurants will delight you with their best fare, and Walk Street's extraordinary Martini Bar and Bill O'Neill & The Opici Wine Company will quench your thirst, as you catch up with several hundred of your friends and neighbors. There will be fabulous door prizes to win, including: A Nite Out on Broadway donated by Mr. and Mrs. David Cassaro, Jets Memorabilia donated by Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt, Fall Planting of Spring Bulbs by Harder Tree & Landscape Service, an Interior Design Consultation by Margali and Flynn Designs, Ltd., Baskets of Cheer by Garden City Wines & Spirits, a Rita Wilcox Weekender Bag, a Barbatsuly Brothers of Garden City Fur Scarf, a Garden Design Plan by Westminster Nursery & Garden Center, a Gift Certificate to Bella Baby, a Gift Certificate to Country Arts in Flowers, a Complimentary Design Consultation by DiSalvo Interiors, a Mountain Valley Ceramic Pitcher and Stand, a Desk Set and A.T. Cross Pen, a Gift Certificate to Pelligrini Meats, a Gift Certificate for Grocery Home Delivery by Peapod Stop & Shop, a Delicious Fruit Design by Edible Arrangements, a Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Monogrammed Beach Set donated by Mollie's Monkie Monogrammed Gifts, a Gift Certificate to the Orchid Restaurant, or a Gift Certificate to Bamboo Boutique. Tickets to win these door prizes cost $10 each, or six for $50, and winners need not be present.

Another way to win is by supporting the diamond raffle generously donated by H.L. Gross & Bro., or the 50/50 raffle, both of which benefit the American Cancer Society's Camp Adventure.Gross has donated a stunning "circle of life" diamond pendant for the raffle. Like at last year's event, there will be 100 lovely cubic and sterling replicas to wear and keep, and this years piece is the very popular "circle of life" pendant. Each person who purchases a $100 chance will receive a numbered box with the cubic and sterling pendant, as well as a chance to win the diamond one. At the end of the evening, we will draw from the numbers on the boxes chosen and a lucky winner will receive the diamond pendant.

Over the years, the "Tastings" benefit has enabled over twenty children to have this one-of-a-kind vacation at Camp Adventure. Last year's "Tastings" event, with the diamond pendant raffle donated by our faithful sponsor H.L. Gross Bro., and the 50/50 raffle, enabled more than seven children to attend. Camp Adventure is a fun filled, weeklong sleep away camp for children with cancer and their siblings, ages 6 to 18. Held each August on Shelter Island, the camp provides an opportunity for kids to just be kids while receiving the medical attention they need from pediatric oncology professionals. Activities are like those found at any camp, and include sports, arts and crafts, swimming, nature hikes, archery, and many special events like dances and carnivals. Tickets for the 50/50 raffle supporting Camp Adventure cost $100 each, and winners need not be present.

Tickets to attend the "Tastings" event cost $100 each, or $75 each for seniors. All tickets are available by sending checks payable to The American Cancer Society to Mrs. Elizabeth Golden at 56 First Street in Garden City, NY, 11530 (the event proceeds will be divided equally between the American Cancer Society and The Miracle Foundation). As summer comes to a close, this last big outdoor gathering is an enjoyable way to support these worthy charities.