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Paul Simon, Franike Negron, David Cone, Bernie Williams Together in Danbury

The Hillside Food Outreach program that brings food to people in need in Fairfield, Westchester and Putnam counties is hosting a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center in Danbury.

The Hillside Food Outreach program in Danbury is sponsoring a fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center.

The stars of this event are Paul Simon, Latin singing star Frankie Negron, former Yankee David Cone and Cecil Fielder with headliner Bernie Williams hosting his "Speak Out Against Hunger" fundraiser. The event benefits Hillside Food Outreach, which provides food to people in need in Fairfield, Putnam and Westchester counties.

The event starts at 6 p.m with a private picture taking with Cone and Bernie for the $300 ticket holders, and with the silent auction $150 ticket holders. The event includes a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, up close and personal Q&A with Williams, Cone, Fielder and Tim Raines that will be moderated by Yankee beat reporter Sweeny Murti. This will be be followed by a musical performance by Paul Simon, Frankie Negron and Bernie Williams.

For tickets, contact Hillside Food Outreach at www.hillsidefoodoutreach.org or www.bernie51.com. Tickets are not sold at the door. For more information, call Hillside Food Outreach at 203-702-4882.

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