The ILC is extremely grateful to all the friends and supporters who made the 2011 Autumn Benefit a success.  The proceeds will help us provide free English classes to adult immigrants and refugees as well as educate the public on the contribution of immigrants.

 

Two hundred guests enjoyed a festive  evening at the Museum of Science on October 19, 2011.

 

Using the museum’s new exhibit, A Day in Pompeii, as a theme, the ILC Autumn Benefit committee used flame-colored flowers and candles to decorate the reception area and dining room.

 

 

 

Guests were invited to view the exhibit with electronic guides and were treated to an Italian-flavored sit-down dinner provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering.

 

Diane Portnoy welcomed our guests and strolling musicians went from table to table taking requests.

 

 

 

The evening ended with a video of The ILC-sponsored New Citizen Swearing-In Ceremony held on September 22, 2011, in Malden, Massachusetts, followed by an immigration-based quiz created by The ILC’s Public Education Institute.  Winners of the quiz took home the vivid flower table arrangements.

 

The ILC is looking forward to a spectacular 20^th anniversary celebration next year!