Program Events

OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD SEASON - June through August
All events will begin at 10:00 am. The events are for boys and girls ages 6-18 competing in the 1500m, 200m, 100m 400m, 800m, 4 x 100 relay and Long Jump. For registration information, contact Nancy Figueroa at 212-477-9450, ext. 332 or nfigueroa@palnyc.org. Registration will begin one hour prior to the event (9:00 am) with the exception of the July 12 event. Pre-registration is required for July 12th via email.

Sports Day - July 31
PAL kids compete in track and field, flag football and other sports at Riverbank State Park in this annual citywide event. Sporting Events include: 3 on 3 Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field, Dodge Ball, Pitch, Hit & Run, Punt, Pass and Kick,  Junior Olympic Skills: Soccer, Hot Shot (basketball) and Double-Dutch. Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00 am. For more information contact Angela Williams awilliams@palnyc.org

Carnival Day - August 8
Thousands of children will celebrate their summer with PAL at the annual Central Park Carnival Day. PAL kids will be treated to entertainment, refreshments, games and prizes. The event opens with a parade begining at 11:00 am. The Street Games Championships will also take place during this event with kids competing in Skelley, Checkers, Nok-Hockey, Pressure Shoot Basketball, Double Dutch and Search & Find Puzzles. For more information contact Fran Gilstein at 212-477-9450, ext. 389 or email fgilstein@palnyc.org

Morgan Stanley/PAL Baseball League Day at Shea- August 9
Participants of the Morgan Stanley/PAL Baseball League will be cheering the Mets during their day out at the ballpark. Contact Charles Hernandez for information at 212-477-9450, ext. 358 or chernandez@palnyc.org

PAL Cultural Day - August 13
PAL campers prepare a wonderful showcase of costume, language, cuisine, and dance performances.  This year's event, at Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx, features a theme of Native American culture. Cultural Day begins at 10:00 am. For more information contact Fran Gilstein at fgilstein@palnyc.org

PAL ALL STAR Games - August 15
PAL's All-Star Rookie League Baseball teams ages 10 -12, girls softball ages 14 -15, and boys baseball teams ages 15 -16 will be played at Brooklyn Cyclones KeySpan Park Stadium in Coney Island.  Games start at 10:00 am. Contact Nancy Figueroa at 212-477-9450, ext. 332 or nfigueroa@palnyc.org

PAL Mini-Carnival -August 6
The event will take place at PAL's 369th Armory. Mini-Carnival day includes home-made Native-American themed games created by PAL campers; a performnace by Native-American descendents, giant-size PAL Tournament of Champions Games (Connect Four, Checkers, etc.); Arts & Crafts activities (face-painting, dream catchers, mask-making, etc.); and inflatible carnival rides. For more information contact Rachel Cordova at rcordova@palnyc.org

Fundraising Events

BUILDING NEW YORK’S FUTURE LUNCHEON - May 1, 2008
Honoring outstanding members of the real estate and construction industries, this luncheon will be held at the Pierre Hotel.Honorees are David Arena,Grubb & Ellis,and Mitchell E. Rudin, CB Richard Ellis. ,Chairman Bruce E. Mosler, Cushman & Wakefield with co-chairs Steven B.Siegel,CB Richards Ellis, and Daniel Tishman,
Tishman Construction Corporation.

Tables: $25,000/15,000/10,000/5,000
Individual Tickets: $500
Contact Anne Lawrence, 212-477-9450, ext. 310 or alawrence@palnyc.org

LEGAL PROFESSION LUNCHEON - April 16, 2008
This high profile event held at The Pierre Hotel is attended by legal professionals.This year's honoree is Stephen E.Kaufman, Stephen E.Kaufman, P.C. Chairman are Pteter Fleming Jr., Curtis, Mallet-Prevost,Colt & Mosle LLP, Bart M. Schwartz Counselor at Law and Theodore V.Wells, Jr., Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &Garrison LLP.

Tables: $25,000/15,000/10,000/5,000
Individual Tickets: $400
Contact Diana Smith, 212-477-9450, ext. 309 or dsmith@palnyc.org

SUPERSTAR DINNER - June 19, 2008
PAL's premier fundraising event is an elegant evening of dining, dancing and entertainment at The Pierre Hotel. Corporate leaders, dignitaries and socialites attended. This year's honoree is Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman & CEO, American Express.

Tables: $100,000/75,000/50,000/25,000/12,500
Individual Tickets: $1,250
Contact Anne Lawrence, 212-477-9450, ext. 310 or alawrence@palnyc.org

WOMEN OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON – October 16, 2008
Honors women who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields.Attended by over 500 prominent men and women and held at The Pierre Hotel Festivites include a charity raffle and celebrity presenters. In 2007 PAL honored Margo Catsimatidis, Pamela J. Newman and Liz Smith. In other years, honorees included Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Candice Bergen, Edie Falco, Claudia Cohen, Diana L. Taylor Melania Trump, and many others.

Tables: $25,000/15,000/10,000/7,500/5,000
Individual Tickets: $400
Contact Anne Lawrence, 212-477-9450, ext. 310 or alawrence@palnyc.org

SPORTSNITE - TBD
A fasted -paced, fun event at the Essex House attended by business professionals, celebrities and athletes. It features live and silent auctions of sports memorabilia. Past honorees include Eli & Archie Manning Roger Clemens Mike Piazza, Yogi Berra, George Steinbrenner and Magic Johnson.

Tables: $50,000/$25,000/$10,000/$7,500
Individual Tickets: $500 or $750
Contact David Rivera,212-477-9450, ext. 304 or drivera@palnyc.org