Connecticut Christmas: Helping Those in Need
This is the time of year when many people's thoughts turn to those less fortunate than themselves, and in today's economy the number of people in that group continue to grow. We all want to help, but sometimes we just don't know what to do or where to start, but four women with a burning desire to make a difference have just the recipe.
About a month or so ago, Heather Colby, WTNH's Ann Nyberg, Carol Dahlke and Anna Rubino were having coffee and came up with the idea for a benefit to help two deserving factions: The Connecticut Food Bank, and Tiffany Farms in Lyme, whose barn full of hay and antiques burned down on September 22nd. The farm dates back to 1841 and is one of the few remaining working dairy farms in the state. The Connecticut Food Bank usually sees its greatest need during the holidays, and the farm hit close to home for three of the women: they are all granddaughters of dairy farmers, while the fourth owns a farm herself.
The event will take place on Saturday, December 11th from 1 -4 PM at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., located at 36 Town woods Road in Old Lyme. Admission to the event is a food donation, for example high protein, non-perishable items like soup or tuna fish. Just one item per person will do it, and children under 3 years of age will be admitted free.
The event will be an indoor market featuring over 50 vendors of items such as fresh produce, arts, ornaments, olive oils, oil cloths, toys, books, biscotti, soaps, jewelry, rugs, canvas bags, purses, artisan breads, pasta sauces, wooden sculptures, fleece wraps, children's clothing, and Four Mile River Farm natural beef. Fifteen percent of your purchases will go to Tiffany Farms. The event will also feature the following live music performances:
1 PM - 1:30 PM: Blue Plate Radio Jazz
1:30 PM - 2 PM: Lyme/Old Lyme High School Select Singers
2 PM - 2:30 PM: Blue Plate Radio Jazz
2:30 PM - 3 PM: The Sanctuary Bell Choir (Branford First Congregational Church)
3 PM - 4 PM: Strolling guitarists Kip Sturgeon & Dan Bernier
In addition, there will be complimentary coffee from Ashlawn Farm & Cider, kids can have their picture taken with Smoky the Santa Pony, and Santa Claus himself will also make an appearance. If you're looking for a joyous and heart-warming way to spend your Saturday afternoon, look no further than A Connecticut Christmas!
