Empower Gala to benefit Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, featuring keynote speaker Anna Quindlen and honoring Ruth and Sid Lapidus of Harrison and their family. Bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and social critic Anna Quindlen will share her perspective on women’s issues. Help celebrate PPHP’s 80th anniversary! WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Condom Raffle, Service Auction. Beach Point Club, 900 Rushmore Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. COST: $250 per person, Junior ticket (30 & under) ~ $150/person. Sponsor packages from $10,000 to $500. RSVP: By October 10, 2013, Online at www.pphp.org, to catherine.mason@pphp.org or (914) 467-7342. Reservations required. Visit www.pphp.org.