Benefits
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LUNCH OF CHAMPIONS Child Care Incorporated hands out its 2005 awards at the CCI Champions for Children luncheon. Honorees include a lead teacher in the Infant and Toddler Division at the Park West Montessori School, Astrid Celin, and a founder and director of a program that teaches teen parents to read with their babies, Susan Straub.The master of ceremonies is WNBC-TV education reporter Carol Anne Riddell. Monday, noon, the Yale Club of New York City, 50 Vanderbilt Ave., between W. 44th and W. 45th streets, 212-929-7604, ext. 3024, $125 general, $85 for child care providers and nonprofit employees.
THINKING PINK The Young Survival Coalition’s In Living Pink benefit raises funds for young women affected by breast cancer. Ann Curry of “The Today Show” is an honorary co-chair. Monday, 7-10 p.m., the Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-206-6620, $125 in advance, $150 at the door.
CAN-DO SPIRIT An author and Emmy Award-winning producer, Richard Cohen, and his wife, “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” host Meredith Vieira, receive the “Can Do Award” at the Heuga Center’s 20th Anniversary Autumn Benefit Dinner. Actress Teri Garr and reigning Miss USA Chelsea Cooley will also be on hand to raise money for people who suffer from multiple sclerosis. Tuesday, 7 p.m., the St. Regis New York, 2 E. 55th St. at Fifth Avenue, 800-367-3101, $500, reservations required.
DRESS UP AND DANCE The Central Park Conservancy presents its annual Halloween ball, featuring cocktails, a seated dinner, dancing, and a costume parade with celebrity judges. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Central Park, Rumsey Playfield, East 72nd Street off Fifth Avenue, 212-310-6691, $1,000-$1,500.
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