{"id":170363,"date":"2022-12-04T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T19:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=170363"},"modified":"2023-03-08T14:06:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T19:06:28","slug":"friendship-ball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/newyork\/friendship-ball","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;171004&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dance the day away and celebrate inclusion with your fellow NYC Best Buddies school participants! Find your location below and get ready for an amazing night![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;NYC Friendship Ball&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678301802533-c3f29995-0e87&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dance the day away and celebrate inclusion with your fellow NYC Best Buddies school participants! Look forward to a DJ, photo booth, arts and crafts, live performance, break room, refreshments, and more. Dress to the nines or in whatever makes you feel your best!<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, April 29 from 12pm &#8211; 3pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Riverdale Country School, 5250 Fieldston Rd, The Bronx, NY 10471<\/p>\n<p>If you are taking the Subway, get off at the last stop on the 1 train (242 Street Station). A bus shuttle will be available beginning at 11:30 am to take you to Riverdale Country School. If you choose to drive, ample street parking is available.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/zVZqeDk4n6\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>RSVP NOW<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Long Island Friendship Ball&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678301932501-bd1840ed-5e3b&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Date:<\/strong> April 21, 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 PM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Northport High School<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme:<\/strong> A Night Under the Stars<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open to:<\/strong> high schools<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bestbuddies.org\/4903690?eventId=a184P00001CHTun\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>RSVP NOW<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;WNY Friendship Ball&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678302025796-b6350aea-22a7&#8243;][vc_column_text]Join us on Friday, March 24th from 6-8pm for our 2023 Western New York Friendship Ball! Dress to the nines or in whatever makes you feel your BEST! Come ready to dance along to the DJ, pose for pictures and more! Snacks and drinks provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, March 24th, 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6 PM &#8211; 8 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Our Lady of Mercy<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.bestbuddies.org\/4903690?eventId=a184P00001F3Ljs\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 2px;-moz-border-radius: 2px;border-radius: 2px;\"><i class=\"icon-chevron-right\"><\/i>RSVP NOW<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Albany Best Buddies Friendship Ball&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1678302169054-d69eabf4-1d06&#8243;][vc_column_text]You are invited to the 2023 Albany Best Buddies Friendship Ball! The Friendship Ball will be taking place on Friday, May 5th from 7-9 pm. 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