Little Britches Fundraiser

By ANDY HUTCHISON

Published: Oct 22, 2010 12:00 am

The Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Program will hold a Dolly and Me Holiday Tea fundraising event Sunday, November 14, at Cornucopia at Oldfield Bed and Breakfast at 782 Main Street North, Southbury.

Tickets are available for one-hour seatings at 1 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4 pm. Tea, punch, and holiday cookies will be served to adults, children, and dolls.

There will be holiday shopping opportunities for handcrafted clothes and accessories designed to fit 18-inch American Girl and 15-inch Bitty Baby Dolls.

These outfits are made in Connecticut by Miniatures by Monica Doll Clothes. To preview the clothing that will be available for purchase, visit miniaturesbymonicadollclothes.com.

American Girl Doll Books will be for sale at this event by Borders of Southbury. An assortment of American Girl Doll titles and craft items will be available for purchase.

Little Britches volunteers, two from Nonnewaug High School, one from Woodbury Middle School, and one from New Milford High School, will dress up as American Girl doll characters, and will talk about their familiesâ holiday traditions.

More than 70 children with special needs ride with Little Britches, which has provided therapeutic riding lessons to area children for more than 30 years.

Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Seating is limited, and tickets may be ordered by contacting Susan Sieber at 203-223-4261, 203-364-0074, or via e-mail at ssieber@interstatelumber.com. Visit www.cornucopiabnb.com for information.

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