Harlem Academy 2010 Spring Benefit

Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter Geoffrey S. Fletcher will receive the Harlem Academy Award for Excellence from the prestigious independent school, during its annual Spring Benefit. The event will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Jumeirah Essex House, on Central Park South in New York City. Founded in 2004, Harlem Academy is an independent school serving gifted children in the Harlem area who may not otherwise have the chance for a rigorous education. Tuition is charged on a sliding pay scale; each family pays as much tuition as it can afford. The 2010 Spring Benefit cocktail party is a key fundraiser. Highlights include the awards ceremony and a live auction to be led by Hugh Hildesley of Sotheby’s. Auction items include jewelry, theater and sports tickets, and resort vacations.