The Haldane School Foundation will be celebrating its Tenth Anniversary at Snow Ball 2009: A Tenth Anniversary Celebration, a gala event set for Saturday, March 14, 2009.

This year's silent auction is shaping up to be the Foundation's best ever! Local artists and merchants have generously donated an impressive array of silent auctions items. Some highlights include:

Bruce Springsteen Tickets and Autographed Don McLean Memorabilia for all the music lovers; Yankees Tickets, Knicks Tickets and Nets Tickets for all the sports fans; A Wine Seminar, Ladies' Night Out at Identity Bar in NYC and a Large Wine Assortment for all the wine enthusiasts; and an Autographed Hoot 2008 Poster and Private Tour of Dia for fans of our local culture.

As a special tribute to the Foundation's anniversary, Jaymark Jewelry is providing a gift for every Snow Ball guest as well as a 14k white gold double circle pendant, featuring pave set diamonds valued at $650, to be raffled off during the evening.

This exciting celebration will be held at The Garrison. Lively entertainment and dancing, coupled with an inspired menu and the exciting auction will serve to make this event, the Foundation's eighth annual marquee event, a sensational evening to share with old and new friends, all for the benefit of the students of Haldane.

Tickets, at $130 per person, are available by contacting event chairperson Jennifer Marrinan at jcmarrinan@verizon.net or at (845) 265-3353.