WOODBURY — New Morning Store’s 7th Annual Ice Cream Social did not disappoint – for those who attended the event as well as for those who will benefit from the generosity of those who attended.

This year’s event proceeds, which benefit Safe Haven, a center for victims of domestic violence located in Southbury and Waterbury, netted $2,444.73. This included a 100 percent match by New Morning to the total dollars taken from the sale of the sundaes.

Each year, New Morning employees get behind the event several weeks ahead, begging for donations of delicious ice cream and toppings from its vendors. This year, farm fresh ice cream from Connecticut dairy Beaver Brook was added to the menu.

New Morning also negotiated large donations of personal care products for use at Safe Haven, whose facility is regularly challenged to provide for women and children on an emergency basis. Local musician Becca Anderson lent her beautiful voice as background music to eat ice cream by.

For more information about Safe Haven and its mission, or to make a contribution anytime of the year, call Peggy Panagrossi at 203-575-0388.

Safe Haven House Tour

Coming up for Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Inc is the 3rd Annual Southbury House Tour. This year’s event will be on Saturday, October 7, from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of tour.

The tour will include four private homes as well as two historic buildings.

Tickets may be purchased prior to the tour at Gayle O’Neill Jewelers in Southbury Green and Patti’s of Southbury in Heritage Village, Southbury Community Thrift Shop, 66F Bennett Square, all in Southbury; and New Morning Foods, Middle Quarter Mall in Woodbury.

Tickets can also be purchased in advance at Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, 29 Central Avenue in Waterbury; call 203-575-0388.