Bedford Septo Aims To Fund School Programs Through Garden Party

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Bedford Central School District Special Education Parent-Teacher Organization held a garden party for parents and staff members on Tuesday evening at Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant in Chappaqua.

Live entertainment was provided by "Martini Jones" acoustic duo.
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Guests support Bedford SEPTO's efforts to help fund educational programs.
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Bedford SEPTO held an event to help fund educational programs for schools.
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Guests mingled at the dinner.
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Attendees enjoy each other's company at the event.
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Mia Filippone and Jack Anthony, friends and 7th grade Fox Lane Middle School students.
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Crabtree's Kittle House generously donated 30 percent of their proceeds from the garden party to Bedford SEPTO as part of its "Sparkle For A Cause" program.
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Guest look at the menu and ponder about what to order.
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Guests take a minute to pose for the camera.
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Children and adults gather as guests for a good cause.
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Members of the Bedford community gather to support Bedford SEPTO.
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by Carole Consigliere

10/08/2014 5:00 p.m.

Proceeds will be used to fund programs such as Open to the Challenge," an elementary school program, social/recreational programs for children, special needs awareness and parent support meetings.

"This (SEPTO) is a real act of love for us as parents," said Millie Bush, co-chair of Bedford's SEPTO.

One of the programs funded by the garden party proceeds will be a presentation on "How To Effectively Advocate For Your Child," offered to parents on Monday, Nov. 3 by the Westchester Jewish Community Center.

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