The Northport Promise Speakeasy event at the Willowbrook Inn this past Saturday was a flapping success. The event raised funds for scholarships for Northport Public School graduates. The Promise was founded in 2007 and gave out its first scholarships in 2008. Since then, Northport graduating students have received over $400K in scholarships for post-secondary education.
The Speakeasy event got its start several months ago at one of the monthly Promise board meetings when Gloria Thomas presented the idea of doing something different than their normal “Follies” program this year. From that initial conversation, they brought to life a Bingo Night with a Roaring 20’s Speakeasy vibe, music, food, drink, and secret passwords. The presenting sponsor was The David and Sally Viskochil Charitable Fund. Sally was one of the small group of founders of the Northport Promise, and has remained a strong supporter.
The theme was, at least in part, inspired by a unique table that Gloria saw at David Chrobak’s Pot of Gold shop this summer.
