Saratoga Luau Benefit Tonight

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/27/2008)(readMedia)--

When: Sunday, July 27, 2008

Time: 5:00PM - 8:30PM

Place: Hall of Springs - 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

What: The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is proud to host the 18^th Annual Benefit in Saratoga on Sunday, July 27 from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the majestic Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, New York. This year will feature a festive Luau, Polynesian fire dancers, Hawaiian buffet, tropical cocktails and live auction. The AIDS Council will be raising critical funds and awareness for HIV prevention programs and essential services to those living with HIV/AIDS throughout the region.

More than 300 guests are expected to attend including many politicians, local business and community leaders such as Honorary Committee Co-Chairs Sheryl and Barry K. Schwartz, Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson, Senator Neil D. Breslin, Assemblyman Ron Canestrari, Neil and Jane Golub, Mayor Gerald D. Jennings, and Jane and Wallace Altes and features News Channel 13 Reporter Benita Zahn as emcee.

The event is an annual tradition on the first weekend of the Saratoga Racing meet. The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York's named race at Saratoga Race Track will take place at 3:40PM before the gala starts.