Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) is hoping its annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser will give its budget a beneficial boost. It’s the eighth year JAWM has held the event scheduled for Thursday, February 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant, 110 Island Pond Road in Springfield. 100% of celebrity bartender tips from the evening will benefit JAWM.
“We have such a great group of bartenders this year from a diverse range of industries,” said Amie Miarecki, president, JAWM. “It’s always gratifying to meet with those who support our work at Junior Achievement in this fun and relaxed setting.”
The event will include a full cash bar, great menu options, raffle tickets and live music from Maxxtone. Celebrity bartenders include:
- Cassandra “Cassie” Sarno, community engagement coordinator for Hampden County Sheriff’s Office
- Nate Costa, president of the Springfield Thunderbirds
- Amy and Nicki Jamrog, Jamrog Group financial planners
- Jeremy Casey, founder and owner of SR Commercial Realty
- Kristin Carlson, president of Peerless Precision machinery manufacturer
- Jeff Goulet, founder and owner of Loophole Brewing
- Joe Williams, Bank ESB vice president of commercial lending
- Nicole Polite, founder and CEO of MH Group staffing and recruiting firm
- Dawn Creighton, community outreach officer at Liberty Bank
- Danielle Langevin, Lock & Key Realty real estate agent
- Ashley Batlles, owner of Batlles Beauty Lounge, beauty and wellness spa
- Brian Canina, president and COO of People’s Bank
- Daniel Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank
- Mychal Connolly, senior founder of Stand Out Truck, digital mobile billboard truck marketing
- Dom Santaniello and Luke Giusto, real estate agents and co-owners of Naples Real Estate
- Jorge Morgado, owner of Allied Flooring and Budget Cabinet Sales
- Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group car dealership
- Tim Suffish, St. Germain Investment Management
- Lenny Underwood, founder of Upscale Socks
“In the past, funds raised from this event have helped us provide support for school-aged students with valuable lessons in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship,” said Miarecki. “We’re hoping for a great turnout for this fun celebration.”
Junior Achievement was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1919. Today, JAWM is part of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart choices. JAWM programs are offered in schools and community groups across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire counties, as well as part of Worcester County and Vermont.
To learn more about the event or “tip” a specific bartender in advance, visit jawm.org/celebrity-bartender or call 413-747-7670.