Singles Event Pick: WGirls Cocktail Party

Summer tends to be the quiet season when it comes to charity social events in New York. Which is why I was excited to hear about WGirlsNYC’s upcoming cocktail party on Thursday August 20th.

Founded by a small group of professional woman, WGirls is a philanthropic organization dedicated to helping underprivileged women and children and distributing grants to other non-profits.

Sidebar: This lively venue at Irving Place is where WGirls' upcoming soiree will take place

Next Thursday’s cocktail party kicks off at 630pm at Sidebar near Union Square. For $15 ($20 at the door), you can enjoy open bar for an hour, along with 2 for 1 happy hour specials and discounts on assorted specialty cocktails and mixed drinks.

Proceeds from the event will benefit College Bound, a WGirls original program set to launch in 2010. College Bound is a youth summit and online community designed to assist economically disadvantaged youth succeed in their transition to college.

To buy tickets, click here. For more information about WGirls, visit their website.