Richard Kind, Tom Colicchio, Ryan Serhant were just a few notable guests who came out to support the Group

Bridgehampton, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/20/2016 -- On Saturday, June 18, 2016, Group for the East End, joined by actor Richard Kind, hosts Stephane Samuel & Robert M. Rubin and co-chairs Katherine & Marco Birch, held their annual benefit, Swing into Summer. The event took place at The Bridge, noted as being the gold standard for environmentally conscious golf courses in New York State. Over 200 guests helped raise more than $570,000 to help protect the East End environment, with a focus on protecting local bays, harbors and drinking water.

During the cocktail hour, guests sipped specialty drinks and an assortment of delectable wines from nearby Woelffer Estate Vineyard. Watching the spectacular sunset from one of the highest points on the East End, attendees noshed on hors d'oeuvres and were entertained by internationally renowned DJ Sam French and classical violinist Delaney Harter.

Once the sun went down, Bob DeLuca, president of Group for the East End, pointed to Peconic Bay in the distance and spoke of the urgency to act on—and not just talk about—implementing viable solutions to clean up and protect local waters, before an entire collapse of eastern Long Island's marine environment. Then the exciting live auction kicked into gear with Richard Kind at the helm. Raising over $120,000, items such as a fishing trip with celebrity chef Kerry Heffernan, and tickets to Broadway's hottest show, Hamilton, were purchased by lucky Group supporters. After the auction, guests were treated to an extraordinary dinner prepared by The Bridge, and then DJ Sam French took the stage again to spin his irresistible tunes as everyone danced the night away under the stars.

Co-Chairs include 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.

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.

For more information on Swing into Summer at the Bridge or Group for the East End, visit: GroupfortheEastEnd.org

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Southold, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/13/2016 -- On Saturday, June 18, 2016 over 250 guests will gather at The Bridge in Bridgehampton 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.

Guests will be dazzled by spectacular sunset views of Peconic Bay, they'll sip specialty cocktails and an assortment of delectable wines from nearby Woelffer Estate Vineyard. While strolling around the hilltop clubhouse by architect Roger Ferris, they'll nosh on hors d'oeuvres and bid on items in the exclusive auction, which includes items such as a Butterfield & Robinson bike tour through Portugal, Italian hand-crafted Bomber skis and tickets to the Tony-Award winning hit, Hamilton. Once the sun goes down, a scrumptious dinner prepared by The Bridge will be served, and then internationally renowned DJ Sam French will spin his irresistible tunes and get everyone dancing under the stars!

A limited number of tickets still remain at http://www.groupfortheeastend.org/events/summer-benefit/.

WHAT: Benefit for Group for the East End (strolling dinner, auction & dancing)

WHO: Organization - Group for the East End
Emcee – Richard Kind
Hosts – Stephane 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.

WHEN: June 18, 2016, 6:30pm – 11:30pm
Call time for press – 6:30pm

WHERE: The Bridge
1180 Millstone Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

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.

For more information on Swing into Summer at the Bridge or Group for the East End, visit: GroupfortheEastEnd.org

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Group for the East End announces summer benefit to raise much-needed funds for East End environment

Southold, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/27/2016 -- The date has been set and plans are underway for Group for the East End's annual benefit, Swing into Summer at The Bridge! This year's party will take place Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm at a new venue, The Bridge in Bridgehampton.

As guests are dazzled by spectacular sunset views of Peconic Bay, they'll sip specialty cocktails and an assortment of delectable wines from nearby Woelffer Estate Vineyard, the event's exclusive wine sponsor. While strolling around the hilltop clubhouse by architect Roger Ferris, they'll nosh on hors d'oeuvres and and bid on items in the super silent auction, which includes a unique opportunity to train as a Navy SEAL for a day. Once the sun goes down, a scrumptious dinner prepared by The Bridge will be served, and then internationally renown DJ Sam French will spin his irresistible tunes and get everyone dancing under the stars!

Swing into Summer is being hosted by The Bridge's owners Stephane Samuel & Robert M. Rubin, who are dedicated to maintaining the site with the utmost respect for the environment. Co-Chairs include 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.

The focus of this year's fundraising is the state of water quality in the region. "The Group has been working for more than four decades to protect our bays, harbors and drinking water on the East End," stated the Group's board chair Katherine Leahy Birch. "In addition to bringing awareness to this critical issue, the financial support we receive for the event will help us make sure children can swim and fish in our coastal waters without getting ill, and we'll always have fresh, clean water to drink."

Tickets for the event are now available at http://www.groupfortheeastend.org/events/summer-benefit/.

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.

For more information on Swing into Summer at the Bridge or Group for the East End, visit: GroupfortheEastEnd.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm