Sip N’ Shop Celebrates 5th Year in COVID Style–Online!

Neither rain, sleet, nor COVID-19 will prevent Janet Montalbano of Let’s Make Up from hosting her 5th annual Sip N’ Shop charity event to benefit Circle of Care, a non-profit organization that offers programs and services to support children with cancer and their families.

Justin Baiad of Justin Baiad Photography, and Liza Mariani, Life Coach and Tarot Card Reader, will be the co-hosts this year. Baiad is the photographer of choice for numerous Fairfield County charity events and Mariani is well-known for her abilities to connect with and inspire people. Baiad will donate 50% and Mariani will donate 100% of their December proceeds to Circle of Care.

This year’s event will be quite different due to restrictions placed on social gatherings. The event will be held online, beginning Sunday, Dec. 6, and ending Thursday, Dec. 31. There will be a variety of vendors, such as a mobile massage therapist, an expert stonemason, boutique gift merchants, and Dave’s Planet Pizza who will be donating a portion of all meals ordered to Circle of Care. The event resonates with everyone because it involves small businesses supporting other small businesses, while also benefitting a fantastic local charity. With everyone suffering now in so many ways, this event will bring joy and satisfaction to everyone who participates, vendors and customers alike.

Montalbano’s goal this year is to raise $25,000. Her Sip N’ Shop events have raised over $100,000 to benefit Circle of Care. “During this time when so many of us are isolated and depressed, I hope this event will brighten everyone’s day. I am so proud of Sip N’ Shop’s success and thankful for the support of the community that made this happen. I know we can do it again,” she said.

This year there will be Platinum and Gold Sponsorships available for $1,000 and $300 donations, respectively. In addition, sponsors and donors who give $200 or more to Circle of Care (mentioning Sip ‘N Shop when donating) will have their names placed in a drawing for over $2,500 worth of prizes. Prizes include a weekend getaway, bicycle, make-up session and more. In addition, sponsors will have their ads placed daily on the Facebook page and can choose one ad to remain on the Sip ‘n Shop Facebook page for the year.

So Sip N’ Shop from your favorite chair this year and buy well to do good.