b'Dear Friends,Thank you for being a part of our 2024 Halloween Ball; your presence has brought electric energy to Hempstead House, transforming it into a spectacularly alive and enchanting place. We are truly grateful for your enthusiasm and are excited to dance the night away with you at the Sands Point Preserve.This year, our Halloween Ball pays homage to the classic horror films of decades ago. Sip a Frankenstein Fizz cocktail while enjoying dinner from King Kongs buffet.Watch a special highlight performance by Rara Avis Productions that brings a timeless cinematic story to life. Enjoy an evening of mystery and mischief, just as they did in Hollywood so many years ago.Every year, our Halloween Ball serves as more than just a fabulous party. As a7:00 PMsignificant fundraiser for the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, the Ball helpsVIP Hoursupport the Conservancys mission to protect the natural and historic resources of the Preserve and provide enriching community programming year-round. Enter the Movie PalaceWe have realized this mission with several new initiatives in 2024.Our PondLibraryRevitalization Project enhanced the health of the ponds ecosystem and that of its surrounding areas.A new beach cleanup station encourages visitors to help preserve our shoreline.Castle Goulds clock and bell towers were assessed for restoration.Plans were completed to fix the leaking flat roofs of Hempstead House.New programs were offered, including creative writing workshops,9:00 PMwilderness survival classes, Qi Gong groups, monthly meditations, and an EarthDinner & DancingDay celebration.And set to open to the public this coming Veterans Day is thewith DJ SalSands Point Preserve Navy Simulation Museum, a new exhibit commemorating the20-year, post-WWII period when our grounds were home to the Naval TrainingWinter Living RoomDevice Center. Your generosity makes all this possible, so thank you again for being here tonight.We hope you have a frightfully delightful evening!Karli Hagedorn Jeremiah Bosgang Chairman of the BoardExecutive Director'