On Saturday, January 24, 2009, three Long Island powerhouse bands, The Mulligans, Misspent Youth and Who Are Those Guys will rock the house to raise money for Maureen’s Haven, the network of organizations providing temporary shelter to eastern Suffolk’s homeless.
The event will take place at Polish Hall at 218 Marcy Avenue in Riverhead. The doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased at East Enders Coffee House, Love Lane Kitchen, or the Fat Cat Paperie at 426 Main Street Center Moriches. The ticket price at the door is $25.00. Tickets may be sold out.
Admission price includes light fare treats (hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, all with fries) put out by the Polish Hall kitchen and a chance for a door prize. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese Auction featuring dozens of outstanding prizes from various businesses on the East End.
The bands will play covers of high-energy danceable hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s of the most memorable tunes by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Rod Stewart, Oasis, Lynyrd Skynyrd , U2, Neil Young, Credence Clearwater Revival … and many more.
News 12 Long Island anchorwoman Danielle Campbell, who has worked with the Lighthouse Mission which has been dedicated to feeding the poor on Long Island since January 1992, will act as Master of Ceremonies. Also appearing will be Miss Long Island 2009, Wendy Jean-Bart. Ms. Jean-Bart, who began volunteering with the homeless at age 15, is a third year law student at Touro Law Center and is the managing editor of the International Law Review. As a volunteer over the last 10 years she has worked at various soup kitchens and has had the opportunity to do pro bono legal work for the homeless.
The whole evening will focus on raising money and public awareness for Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach, a not-for-profit organization operating under the auspices of Peconic Community Council, Inc.
According to event chairman Tom Gahan, “We wanted to make this an inspiring evening. The committee of volunteers has done an outstanding job. I have been working with some of these people on events for 10 years so I know what I can expect. Their participation, along with 3 great bands, is a guarantee that the ‘Rockin’ for the Homeless’ benefit evening will be met with thunderous applause.”
Caren Heacock, Maureen’s Haven coordinator at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church stated, “In its 7th season, Maureen’s Haven meets the needs of homeless people on the East End by opening the doors of various houses of worship, 7 nights a week from November 1 through April 1, providing a safe place to sleep, a home cooked meal, including breakfast and lunch, and friendship and help with services. Hundreds of people volunteer with this life-saving outreach. Your participation in this benefit event allows Maureen’s Haven to continue caring for those with the most dire needs. We are grateful to the musicians, the countless people working behind the scenes, and to you, the audience, for making a difference where it matters most; to the many lives saved through Maureen’s Haven. Thank you.”
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