ANNUAL DINNER DANCE AND FUNDRAISER:

One of the highlights of the Pelham social season is the Pelham Civic Association's annual dinner-dance. The event serves as a major fund-raiser for the Civics. And along with a gala evening of dining and dancing, it offers an opportunity for the Civics to honor a local individual, a neighbor, who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve the community.

Our October gala at the Fountainhead in New Rochelle honored Cathy Draper and Michael Clain as our "2009 Persons of the Year.''

"Cathy and Michael really need no introduction,'' said Robert Tracy, President of the Pelham Civics, in announcing their selection. "It's amazing how much this one couple has done for so many charitable and civic organizations in Pelham and beyond.''