Good Life Diaries

Annual Birthday Fundraiser breaks record with $85,000 for KHS Learning for Life Breaking the 2011 fundraising record by $10,000, this year's Annual Birthday Party Fundraiser brought in $85,000 for the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund, bringing the total amount raised to $330,000 since 2005. Drawing incredible support in donations from the Premium Cigar industry, as well as the worlds of culinary, wine, travel and more... the raffles and auctions were the driving force behind raising tens of thousands of dollars again this year. Of course, without the support of attendees, there would be no one to buy raffle tickets and bid at auctions. Roughly 200 attendees attended the two events.Over $25,000 in products were donated to help support the events’ raffles, silent auctions and live auctions. Further, two“experiential” auction lots accounted for $30,000 themselves.A “Private Cooking Class with Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian for ten people” fetched $10,000 and a private ...

9th Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser To Support the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund. SAVE THE DATES!!! Monday, April 29, 2013 The Carnegie Club 156 West 56th Street 6:00pm-10:00pm This is a free event! Cigars and Hors d'Oeuvres will be provided. There will be an incredible raffle, plus silent and live auction! Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The Grand Havana Room 666 Fifth Avenue 39th Floor 6:00pm Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres 7:00pm Dinner This is an elegant sit down steak dinner. Incredible wines will be served. The event features a Silent and Live Auction! $325 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. email mherklots@natsherman.com for more information. CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENT LEARNING FOR LIFE NEWSLETTER! Check out Previous Birthday Party Coverage! 2012 Birthday Event Coverage 2011 Birthday Event Coverage  

The 8th Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser Since 2005, Michael Herklots has raised money for the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund- a fund set up to support his high school alma mater's "School to Career" and "Career Pathways" programs.  To date, the annual event has raised over $150,000 for the northeast Connecticut public school located in the state's "Quiet Corner".  ALL funds raised go directly to the fund to supplement the success and sustainability of these incredible programs. Monday, May 7, 2012 - The Carnegie Club (156 W. 56th St.) 6:00pm-10:00pm This FREE event has become a "must" for cigar enthusiasts as consumers, manufacturers, celebs and friends all get together to enjoy great cigars and raise money for a great cause! The night will feature an incredible raffle and silent auction.  Over the years, the event has welcomed Chefs Emeril Lagasse and Wayne Nish, Actors Tony Darrow, Arthur Nascarella a...

You are cordially invited to the Sixth Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser for Killingly High School's Learning for Life Fund Monday, May 2, 2011 The Carnegie Club (156 W. 56th St.) 6:00pm until 10:00pm  Premium Cigars - Raffles - Auctions  . The event is open to anyone who’d like to attend and make a donation. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 The Grand Havana Room (666 5th Avenue) 6:00pm Cocktails 7:00pm Dinner Premium Cigars - Incredible Wines - Auction $300.00 per person    For ticket information or to make a donation please email michaelherklots@gmail.com or call 212-751-9060   For More Info on Killingly High School Click Here   For the "Learning for Life" Fund Newsletter Archive Click Here