Oh Thursday, August 19, 2010 ARCS held another installation in our series of small, casual “Friendraiser” cocktail parties at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon, NY. Over 70 guests gathered at this low-key wine and tapas spot for complimentary cheese platters and freshly-made hummus, and a wine tasting by Lauber Imports. Judith Tulloch entertained us with vocals and guitar for most of the evening, while v0lunteers sold tickets for our “chance auction” raffle. Prizes included a basket of cookies from Crumb Bakery in Beacon, massage services from Hands On Massage & Wellness, passes to Hudson Valley Renegades baseball games, a fall foliage cruise on the River Rose paddleboat, and fine wines donated by Bob Brink and Bill Cole. Mr. Cole made his donation in honor of his uncle Paul Bratton, who passed away from AIDS in 1990. We also gave away Barnes & Noble gift cards provided by Verizon and a CD of Judith Tulloch’s music. ARCS would like to thank Patrick McKenna and Jim Svetz, the owners of Chill, for hosting the event for the second year in a row; volunteers Barbara Bennet, Christopher Emerson, Trina Hiemcke, and Andi Straus; and of course all of our friends and supporters who attended.
![chill2010_8 Friends old and new gather at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_8.jpg)
Friends old and new gather at Chill Wine Bar in Beacon
![chill2010_11 Our friends from the Renegades and Lauber Imports](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_11.jpg)
Our friends from the Renegades and Lauber Imports
![chill2010_10 ARCS staff take over the front banquette.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_10.jpg)
ARCS staff take over the front banquette.
![chill2010_7 ARCS volunteer Christine and her son Matt](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_7.jpg)
ARCS volunteer Christine and her son Matt
![chill2010_4 Chill owner Patrick McKenna (right) prepares platters of food for ARCS' guests.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_4.jpg)
Chill owner Patrick McKenna (right) prepares platters of food for ARCS' guests.
![chill2010_9 Musician Judith Tulloch on guitar. Judith performs again at Chill with her complete band on August 28, 2010.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_9.jpg)
Musician Judith Tulloch on guitar. Judith performs again at Chill with her complete band on August 28, 2010.
![chill2010_5 A selection of raffle prizes.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_5.jpg)
A selection of raffle prizes.
![chill2010_2 ARCS volunteer Christopher Emerson assists ARCS' Director of Public Relations, J. Dewey, with handing out raffle prizes to winners.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_2.jpg)
ARCS volunteer Christopher Emerson assists ARCS' Director of Public Relations, J. Dewey, with handing out raffle prizes to winners.
![chill2010_1 ARCS supporter David Juhren accepts a raffle prize (donated by Bob Brink) on behalf of Christine Wynkoop.](https://www.hudsonvalleycs.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/chill2010_1.jpg)
ARCS supporter David Juhren accepts a raffle prize (donated by Bob Brink) on behalf of Christine Wynkoop.
Tags: Beacon, Chill, donations, event, Friendraiser, special