Raise A Glass For Scholarships

To the Editor:

We invite our neighbors and friends to join the board of governors of the Newtown Scholarship Association at the fourth annual Harvest Wine Tasting fundraiser on Saturday, September 25, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s event will take place at the historic Sticks and Stones Farm, home of master stone mason Tim Currier and Annie Stiefel.

The event, sponsored by People’s United Bank, will feature a wine tasting, with samples of over 50 wines from around the world, provided by Sandy Hook Wine & Liquor. Passed hors d’oeuvres will be served, and there will be a silent auction.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Newtown Scholarship Association, which provides financial assistance to college-bound high school graduates from Newtown. Last year alone, the NSA awarded scholarships and continuing aid totaling nearly $200,000! Since its founding, the NSA has awarded over $3 million in scholarships, enabling hundreds of students from Newtown to fulfill their dreams of a higher education

Sticks and Stones Farm, known by its landmark stone barn, is a 60-acre working farm located in the heart of Newtown. Mr Currier describes the farm as “a piece of Maine — in Connecticut.” For more than 30 years, the farm has produced a unique harvest of environmentally friendly moss and stone. You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to visit one of Newtown’s special places while supporting one of our town’s most worthy causes.

Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at Sandy Hook Wine & Liquor, or by calling Carol Garbarino at 203-426-7713. Sticks and Stones Farm is located at 197 Huntingtown Road. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Cheryl Clark

on behalf of the

Newtown Scholarship Association

2 Pheasant Ridge Rd., Newtown                         September 15, 2010