Third Annual Sip-and-Shop Benefit for Circle of Care

The third annual Sip and Shop will take place on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.. Local merchants and vendors will be selling an eclectic mix of holiday and gift items with a percentage of the proceeds benefitting Circle of Care, a Wilton-based pediatric cancer charity. Complimentary food and beverages will be offered.

The event will be held at a new location, Wilton Congregational Church, Pilgrim Hall, 70 Ridgefield Rd. in Wilton, after last year’s event, held at Wilton’s Old Town Hall, overflowed with sip and shoppers, so the sponsor and organizer, Let’s Make Up owner Janet Montalbano, realized this year’s event must be held at a larger space.

Liz Salguero, president and founder of Circle of Care, is thrilled at the growing success of Sip and Shop. “Janet started by having a small event in a friend’s house. Invitation was by word of mouth and it raised over $4,000. The second year it more than doubled, raising over $11,000 dollars for Circle of Care. Vendors and shoppers came from throughout Fairfield County and Westchester. We can’t thank her enough for her efforts on our behalf.” Janet’s goal for this year’s event is to raise over $20,000.

And to encourage even more shoppers to attend, the 2018 SIP AND SHOP will be a “happening,” not just an event. Delicious food bites will be provided by the popular Wilton-based organic gourmet store, The Well, and renowned Susan Kane Catering. Wilton-based Bubble and Brew will donate delectable desserts for the event. And gorgeous arrangements of flowers are courtesy of Tori Santos of Fleurish Flower Shop. While festively shopping, customers can relax to the soulful sounds of singer/songwriter/pianist Gabrielle Cacciola, and later in the afternoon and evening they can enjoy the fabulous vibrations of the Ridgefield-based band Code Red. Readings will be given by Fairfield County psychic Lize Marinelli. And, for those who want lasting memories of the Sip and Shop experience, expert photographer Justin Baiad will be available to take photographs in his private photo booth. To alleviate the holiday stress, therapist Dana Michie will offer an Emotion Code Therapy experience. Emotion Code Therapy gives people the tools to release their pent up negative emotions, which helps cure them of physical ailments, increasing their sense of well-being.

Many popular vendors are returning this year, with exciting new ones joining (see list below). Raffle and auction items include gift certificates from local merchants, eclectic holiday items, and a one week trip to the exquisite Caribbean Island of Anguilla, among others.

Circle of Care is a Wilton-based organization that supports children with cancer and their families by providing direct practical, emotional and financial support from diagnosis to pre and post treatment. They provide guidance and inspiration to familes whose children have cancer. Circle of Care brings inspiration and hope to each family on their cancer journey.

Vendors:  B Chic, Beardsley Traveling Art, Classically Cate, Clay Creations, Emily Starr Designs, Fowler’s Toffee, Glitter Works Studio, Gold Coast Mobile Massage, J. Hilburn, Keeler Williams, Porter Real Estate, Nod Hill Mosaics, Nod Hill Soap, Rodan & Fields, Roost Candle Company, Style & Grace, The Queens Beads, Topography, Stone by Ric and Velour Heart.