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LIE Masquerade Ball 2011

The Long Island Elite (LIE)'s 8th annual Charity Masquerade Event is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursay, June 9, at Oheka Castle.

The ball is designed to raise funds and awareness for multiple charities. “Oz” has been chosen as the theme and dress is black tie, costume optional.

All members of the business community are invited to enjoy a festive evening, from the yellow brick road, a poppy field, airbrush body art, Emerald City and much more.

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All net proceeds from the Masquerade will support and benefit several local not-for-profit organizations, including Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, Chillin’ With Adam, Friends of Karen, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Long Island, New Ground, and Pet Peeves.

“Long Island Elite is dedicated to working together to support the community of Long Island", said LIE President and Founder, Dawn Strain. “But LIE is much more than that. Part of our mission is to take a leadership role in raising awareness for not-for-profit organizations and their causes.”

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The evening will also include passed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and martinis, food, Oheka Castle’s famous dessert room, live music, entertainment and prizes.

Tickets to this event are $350 each and corporate sponsorships are still available.

For more information about LIE’s Charity Masquerade, contact LIE at 516-719-7100, or send an email to: masqueradeinfo@longislandelite.com: or visit www.longislandelite.com.

 Founded in 2002, the Long Island Elite (LIE) is an organization dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Long Island’s business professionals under the age of 40, the region’s emerging business leaders. We are an open group of individuals who believe in the philosophy of standing together to support each other’s careers and helping those who are less fortunate.

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