Dan's Papers - July 25, 2008

This past Saturday "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford threw out the first ball to officially kick off the first match of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo Club to benefit the South Fork Breast Health Coalition. Crawford hesitated and just flashed those baby blues at me when I held up a polo mallet and asked if he knew what it was called. "A polo stick?" Crawford replied. Then he admitted, "I've never even seen a polo event televised. I'm from Texas, so you know, it's kind of interesting for me to come out and see the culture, a big part of New York and the Hamptons." Under the tents hundreds of VIPs schmoozed and sipped exotic Hpnotiq drinks, including Victoria Cooper, Lauren Sivan, Rick Leventhal, AJ Calloway, power attorney Marc Simon, Laura Scott, Caridee English, Samantha Cole, Nicole Brewer, Vanessa Leggard, Edward Tricomi, Greg Bello, Eric Villency, Todd Shapiro, Steve Carl, Ed Callaghan, John Wegorzewski and Jamison Ernst. Plus, a few of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City" were mingling with the masses, like Jill Zarin and Ramona Singer. Zarin was with Sarah Ehrlich, the president and founder of Orphans International, passing out invites to their upcoming benefit this Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. - the 2nd Annual Help for Orphans International at Nova's Ark Project. Peter Margeii, an outstanding, caring young man from Kenya, traveled all the way to the Hamptons earlier this month to help raise funds for the orphaned children who live in his hometown. He said, "I want to help build them a school. I am here to meet people interested in helping Kenya and making a better education for children." To purchase tickets and help make a difference, call Ehrlich directly at 917-232-6477.

Meanwhile, fashion designer Nicky Hilton was surrounded by admirers as she played with her new T-Mobile Sidekick at the lounge to the beats of DJ Sky Nellor. Across the way, Nacho Figueras posed for pictures with fans in front of the Ralph Lauren Black Watch shop. The Black Watch team member was enjoying the afternoon off while gearing up for his big match this Saturday.

Later that evening, Nicky Hilton, along with Michael Satsky, hosted an exclusive Clambake at the Grey Goose Manor in East Hampton. Guests including Camille Guaty, Scott Sartiano, Dani Stahl, Zach Chodorow, Kathy Ford and Jeff Goldstein who was celebrating his Birthday, feasted on a lobster and shellfish spread catered by Bravo's Top Chef Finalist Cynthia Sestito. The main stars of attraction were Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson. Lohan was reportedly null and void of any alcohol and she played nicely alongside the other Ronson sisters, Charlotte and Annabelle. LiLo and the girls enjoyed full on VIP treatment all weekend from V1 Jets to a private chauffeured Escalade around town, which helped them steer clear and totally avoid the anxious photogs when the girls arrived late night at Lily Pond night club in East Hampton for the Singer22 party, where Samantha worked the crowd and entertain ed Lohan with her famous beats.

This Saturday, I'll see you at the 11th Annual Super Saturday. Shop the ultimate designer garage sale alongside Kelly Ripa, Donna Karan and Molly Sims to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund before you head over to the polo match. Foodies will be at Wolffer Estate Vineyard for the VIP Chefs and Champagne event where the James Beard Foundation will honor Wolfgang Puck and taste culinary offerings from 35 top chefs. Saturday evening, keep RFK's dream of a peaceful and just world alive by attending the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial 40th Anniversary celebration in East Hampton alongside Courtney, Ethel, Kerry and Rory Kennedy, and Mark Bailey. Call 202-463-7575 (x301) for tickets. Sunday, Donna Summer hits the Hamptons! The five-time Grammy Award-winning musician will perform at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.

Until next week - Life is short, you only live once, so party on!

Entertainment & Feature Correspondent, Director, Writer and Executive Producer Gina Glickman can be seen on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends starring on News 12 Long Island's "What's Hot in the Hamptons." Log onto Hamptons.com for more celebrity action with Gina, on her "Main Street" series. www.ginaglickman.com