Community Corner
Photos: Rotary Gala at Oheka Castle
The glamorous fundraiser at the former Otto Kahn estate attracted a full house on Thursday.
Hundreds of guests from across Long Island enjoyed Gold Coast living on Thursday as they wined and dined at the Rotary Club of Northport’s largest fundraiser of the year, “An Evening of Wine and Fare at Oheka Castle.”
The event was enlivened by non-stop musical entertainment and dancing in the outdoor tent. For those who wanted to try their luck at games of chance, there were blackjack, roulette and craps tables set up in the library and psychics in the Charlie Chaplin room enlightened those whose spirits were willing.
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect and many guests took the opportunity to explore the French-style parterres and water gardens at the rear of the estate. Rotarians served as hosts and spoke to attendees about ongoing projects, such as Rotary International Polio Plus, and solar and medical missions in Haiti.
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Proceeds from the gala benefit local, national, and international causes.