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IN&AROUNDT O W NGelato Contest is a Treat forGuiding Eyes for the BlindBY PAMELA BROWNAs a child, CarlaGambescia nurtured alove of dogs, yet neverhad the chance to ownone. Today, thisChappaqua resident ismaking up for a lack ofcanine companionshipby raising money forGuiding Eyes for theBlind (GEB), an internationally-accredited,non-profit guide dogschool headquarteredin Yorktown Heights.Through her restaurant,Via Vanti!Restaurant & Gelateriain Mount Kisco,Gambescia involvedJuly—Hot Chocolate Chili Pepper (DarkChocolate with a hint of Chili Pepper)the community in the first annual Dogs in Party HatsCompetition/Fundraiser. This amusing contest challengedpeople to create a gelato flavor (Italy’s version ofice cream) based on their dog’s appearance and personality.“They had to dress them up as their flavor in partyhats and other fun doggie garb and submit a photo,” sheexplained. An independent panel of local judges chosetwelve winners to represent the restaurant‘s 2010 PartyDog Gelato “Flavors of the Month”. The $20 entry fee wasdonated to GEB.Customers can browse Via Vanti!’s Dogs in Party HatsWall of Fame featuring photographs of the winners,including Lime in the Coconut, Tutti Frutti Cutie, andSanta Paws Puppermint. Ten Special Recognition awardswere also presented to noteworthy dogs, including a“Life Time Recognition” award for labrador who siredSummer reading and writing workshopsfor students ages 11–16.find your way with words.wordcraft, llca literary arts workshopfor writers and readers of all ages and levels of enthusiasmParent Literacy Workshop: Let us help you helpyour young child learn to love words.call or email todayWendy Fried, director 914.643.6573 wordcraft@optonline.netdozens of puppies whowhen on to becameguide dogs.When a customer purchasesany size or flavorof gelato and donates.25 cents, Via Vanti!matches it. Collectorpostcards and T-shirtswith each dog’s pictureare also for sale. Allprofits benefit GEB.Gambescia participatesin other charity events,but GEB remains closeat heart. “They’re verywell-managed and representa noble cause.February—Carnevale Caramel TeddyGuide dogs, in my opinion,are the highestexpression of dogs at their most faithful—man’s bestfriend. Plus my childhood best friend was blind.”“A Lifetime of Support”Founded in 1954 by Donald Kauth, GEB provides superblybredguide dogs to blind and visually-impaired men andwomen in the United States and the world. “Kauth oftensaw blind people turned away from other schools becausethey had additional disabilities. He felt everyone deservedthe opportunity to work with a guide dog to enrich theirlives by providing them with the freedom to travel safely,thereby assuring greater independence, dignity, and newhorizons of opportunity,” said Michelle Brier, Events andMarketing Manager. GEB has graduated over 7,000 guidedog teams. “All our services—the guide dog, room andboard, travel expenses, and a lifetime of follow-up support—areprovided absolutely free of charge.” Brier saidGEB is lucky to have the support of incredible people likeGambescia. “Even in this economy, she found a way tocreatively support our organization.”Already, Gambescia is thinking about next year’s Flavor ofthe Month contest which will kick off in May. “If youdecide to enter, you’ll be making a difference while tappinginto your creativity and imagination, and that ofyour kids, too. so enter as a family project,” she suggested.To view pictures of the winning dogs, visitwww.dogsinpartyhats.com. For more information onGuiding Eyes for the blind, visit www.guidingeyes.org. Youcan also learn about GEB’s new Heeling Autism programthat provides service dogs to children with autism.12 Inside Chappaqua May 2010
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