As of today, Monday, Feb. 26, Wilton Library has opened its ticket sale portal for its Spring Escape Fundraiser being held on Saturday, April 6 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the library. At the event, guests will take a journey around the world and visit exotic destinations and vacation spots through gourmet food, imaginative cocktails, and cultural adventures.
“We are delighted to host our Spring Escape Fundraiser, bringing an international theme to the library in a creative party setting, with passed hors d’oeuvres and specialty drinks. If you enjoy travel, imagination, and our library community, this event is for you,” Wilton Library Executive Director Caroline Mandler said. “This party is a great opportunity to gather your friends for a fun night out in Wilton. All proceeds from this event will directly support our incredible collections, programs, and services that benefit our entire community.”
WLA Trustee and Development Committee Chair Jennifer Longmire said the event committee is excited to plan a fun-filled party benefitting the library.
“We truly enjoy seeing our friends, supporters, and new Wilton residents at these special events,” she said. “Betsy Huffman, our talented decorating chair, is doing an incredible job designing creative backdrops and decorations that really bring our travel theme to life. We sincerely thank all of our partners and sponsors. Their generosity and support make this evening possible.”
As guests travel through the library’s open spaces at the event, they will be transported across the USA to Hawaii, down to Mexico and South America, around European hotspots, and farther afield to Asia and Africa. Wilton Library’s passport to adventure includes international cuisine and cocktails unique to each destination, an open bar, a silent auction of specially curated items, a special drawing, an international wine pull, a 360°photo booth, and more.
Tickets for the Spring Escape fundraiser are now on sale on the library’s website, by emailing Ashley Goldman, or calling 203.762.6323. Tickets are $125 per person and a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Spring Escape is made possible by the generous support of Luxury Traveler Sponsor ASML; Thrill Seeker Sponsors Janet and Michael Crystal, Fairfield County Bank, Gregory and Adams, P.C., Merit Financial Advisors, and Stamford Health; Beach Lover Sponsors Amplify Consulting Services, BMW of Ridgefield, Caraluzzi’s, ONS Wilton, Outdoor Sports Center, Servco Oil, and Wilton Center Travel; City Explorer Sponsors Bolton Landscape Design & Masonry, Floor Covering Warehouse, and Glengate; Backpacker Sponsors BW Party Supply, Christopher Peacock, Complexion Perfexion, Lee Horticultural Services, McWeeney Promo, Wilton Chamber of Commerce, and Wilton Hardware. The media sponsor for the event is GOOD Morning Wilton. Catering supplied by AMG Catering & Events; Bar supplied by Ancona’s Wines & Liquors and Pernod Ricard.
In addition to Longmire and Huffman who are leading the Spring Escapes Committee, members include WLA Trustee Lianne Acosta-Rua, Sabeth Albert, Michelle Baronowski, Eliza Brown, Arlene Dolin, Nalini Hage, WLA Trustee Juliette Leavey, Marcia Marafioti, Tyler McCue, Minnie Miller and Donna Peterson.
Wilton Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on its successful public-private partnership with the Town of Wilton as well as fundraisers such as Spring Escapes to provide a variety and richness of programs, materials, and technology to its patrons and deliver important and innovative services. Anyone unable to attend the Spring Escape fundraiser who would like to make a donation to the library can do so on the library’s website.
For more than 128 years, Wilton Library has served as the cultural and intellectual center of Wilton with the mission to inform, enrich, connect, and inspire our community. The library is located at 137 Old Ridgefield Rd. in the heart of Wilton Center. For more information, visit the Wilton Library online or call 203.762.3950.
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