Chef Tim Trill of the Westhampton Beach Country Club donated a private catered dinner in either the Hamptons or Palm Beach. (Jeff Stolowitz)

Westhampton Beach - The Sixth Annual Benefit in Black & White in support of the Peconic Bay Medical Center proved once again to be a huge success for this premiere community hospital and rehabilitation center serving the East End. Over 300 guests turned out for an evening of dancing, dining and a silent auction that rivals any in the Hamptons season of charitable giving>

Held once again at the beautiful Westhampton Beach Country Club, attendees took the theme to heart with many of the gentlemen in tuxedoes and the ladies in stunning gowns of black and white. The food was as fabulous as the attire with dessert provided by Holy Moses Cheesecake.

The event opened with a welcome by Renee and Barry Brandeis, long time and generous supports of PBMC. Their welcome was followed with remarks by Andrew J. Mitchell, President/CEO of PBMC, who spoke of the outstanding work being accomplished at the hospital in regards to facility improvements and patient care. Elaine and John Kanas were noted for their support as the evening's Premiere Sponsors. Other major sponsors included Gilliam & Co., the Harvey and Gloria Kaylie Foundation, the PBMC Medical and Dental Staff and Suffolk County National Bank.



The Silent Auction was a literal bounty of fabulous gifts, trips and services which included a private catered dinner prepared by Chef Tim Trill in either Palm Beach or the Hamptons, vacations in locations like Cangrejo y Toro, Mexico and Las Vegas, backstage passes to NYC Fashion Week and a stunning David Yurman diamond bracelet, to name but a very few.

There was also the always popular wine raffle, which this year featured a case each of 2003 French Pauillac and Haut-Medoc.

The evening's entertainment was provided by East End DJs and the crowd danced the night away in support of the Peconic Bay Medical Center, a vital and superb community health center serving the East End with pride and distinction for over 60 years.