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 promote the ideal of volunteerism in Pelham and 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 Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester honored Joe Lifrieri as our ``2010 Man of the Year.''

 "If you've had any contact with Pelham youth sports over the last 25 years, you know and admire Joe Lifrieri and his commitment to our kids," said Joe Benefico, President of the Pelham Civics. "He's also a 20-year member of the Civics and a guiding force of our organization. I can't think of a more deserving choice to be our 2010 Man of the Year."