Wilton Newcomers Raise $15,000+ for Education Foundation

The Wilton Newcomers Club is donating more than $15,000 to the Wilton Educational Foundation. The majority of the donation was collected from the Wilton Newcomer Silent Auction fundraiser, held on April 10th.

The fund raising event featured more than 100 items, food and wine donated from local businesses. The evening began with speeches by First Selectman Bill Brennan, Superintendent of Schools Gary Richards and Wilton Education Foundation Chairman Kit Smith, who emphasized their appreciation for local residents and business owners to directly participate in expanding the School System capabilities.

"Every dollar donated will go directly to the Wilton School District," remarked Kit Smith the Chairman of the Wilton Education Foundation. "In this difficult economic climate, the Wilton Newcomers Club's Donation of $15,000 will go a long way toward teacher development, the purchase of SMARTboards and the installation of wireless networks for the Wilton School District," continued Smith.

"The Wilton Education Foundation is special to Newcomers of Wilton since so many of our members move to town specifically for the schools. The programs that WEF organizes not only enhances our students' learning experience but also keeps Wilton competitive with neighboring towns," Julie Steckel, Fundraising Chair for Wilton Newcomers Club, commented.

Steckel continued, "I am grateful to all the volunteers, attendees, non-profits and local business owners who supported us including the restaurants, who donated the food, namely: Bon Appetit, Luca, The Village Market, Pinnochio Pizza, Michelina's, Wave Hill Breads, The Village Gourmet, Tuscan Oven and Letizias Pizza. Special thanks also goes to the Artifact Gallery, to Ancona's Wines and our sponsors: The Wilton Bank, Catamount Wealth Management and M.J. Black Design + Build".
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The Silent and Live Auction held on April 10th at the Artifact Gallery included more than 100 items donated by the following merchants:

Adam Broderick
Ambler Farm
B Chic
Bailiwick Roofing & Siding
Barcelona
Baume et Mercier
Blue Lemon
Bolton Landscape, Design & Masonry
Bon Appétit
Canine Fence Company
Cartier
Chou Chou
Conservatory of Dance
Dermage
Doncaster
Dr. Elihu Rosen
Earth Garden
Elmer's
Femme Fatale Fitness
Four Points Sheraton
Franc-o-Fun
General Care & Maintenance
Good Morning Nails
Krik-It
Lana Taubin
Leah's Grill
Letizias Pizza
Lombardi's
Luca
Lush
M.J. Black Design + Build
Marley's
Massage Envy
Merritt Wines
Mitchells of Westport
Moments by Andrea
Music Together
My Gym
Nannies as Needed
Open House
Oregon Whitewater Adventures
Pam Rouleau
Peggy Garbus Photography
Peter Copolla
Philip Salon
Pirouette, Pilates & More
PLD Handyman
PTP of Wilton
Redding Roadhouse
Ridgefield PlayhouseRiver Road Gallery
Sakura
Salvatore Giamio
Shaolin Studios
Sis Boom
Snip Snaps
Soaring Adventures
Southern Yankee
Stamford Nature Center
Steiner Sports
Stepping Stones
Steven Mancini
Stewart Flowers
Stonehenge Inn
Stop & Shop
Tequila Mockingbird
Teressa Nicole Interiors
The Childrens Day School
The Edge Fitness Clubs
The Enchanted Garden
The Little Gym of Westport
The Little Pub
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
The Toy Chest
The Tutoring Center
The Wine Library
Triloma
Une Minette
Vintage Wines of Wilton
Wave Hill Breads
Westport Playhouse
Wilton Artisans
Wilton Jewelers
Wilton Organic Gourmet
Wilton Parks & Recreation
Wilton Physical Therapy
Wilton Sports Shop
Wilton YMCA
Witchy Poo
Woodcock Nature Center