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May 15, 2008
Eagle Hill Hoedown
A couple weeks back, Eagle Hill Southport School had its annual spring fundraising party.
Last year, if you recall, they had a couple sexy Latin dancers over to spice things up.
This year, the event took place at the Southport horse farm of Joan & Jim McMahon, and -- as you might expect -- the event had an Old West theme. There were even a few horses there -- although they were a little small for John Wayne.
Here are some photos from the event:
Here are the McMahons -- the couple in the center -- with Joyce & Doug Fedorko.
Here are Lea Sylvestro, wearing a very appropriate cowgirl jacket, and Dave Crandall. Both are EHS staffers.
Dave Crandall and Joan McMahon pick the winner of the Porsche Boxster raffle. (They didn't pick me, sorry to say.)
The winner of the Porsche, John Crumb, with Len Tavormina, the headmaster, on the left.
Here are a couple cowgirls -- Tracy DeBeradinis on the left, and Dr. Cricket DiScala. Doc Cricket is the vet who delivered the miniature ponies, who were born just a week before the party!
The two newborns.
Janine Basilva, who keeps the ponies happy.
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May 2, 2008
2008 Dogwood Festival
The Dogwood Festival for 2008 will take place May 9-11. I can tell you from some experience that staging an event like this isn't easy. It's a huge operation involving hundreds of phone calls, e-mails, funds transferred and maybe a couple martinis.
The chairwomen for this year's event are the same as last year -- Heidi Prom, Jessica Selden and Nancy Kennedy.
Below is the official unexpurgated release, which has all the details. They pay me the big bucks here at the Post to re-write this stuff, but I decided to leave everything as Heidi wrote it (although her prose is a little florid here and there).
I also can say that the dogwoods are indeed blooming up on Greenfield Hill.
There's also a short film clip of the three of them discussing the 2008 festival.
GREENFIELD HILL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 73rd ANNUAL DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
The blooming of the dogwoods has begun!
Hundreds of trees with thousands of pink and white blossoms stand like soldiers along Bronson Road in Fairfield, welcoming spring and the thousands of visitors who will participate in the celebration of the season at the 73rdAnnual Dogwood Festival. This annual harbinger of spring is scheduled each year over Mother’s Day weekend, May 9 -11th in historic Greenfield Hill. The dramatic beauty of pink and white flowering trees look like tufts of cotton candy, dotting the landscape and providing the backdrop for this family friendly, old fashioned festival that boasts “a little something for everyone”.
The weekend’s events offer a multitude of attractions. The festival hours are Friday and Saturday, May 9-10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, May 11th from 12 noon until 5 p.m. All proceeds raised go to charity.
Activities include one of the area’s largest tag sales, Kate’s Korner, will open in the expanded location of the Greenfield Hill Grange, located at 1873 Hillside. Thousands of bargains are available with free shuttle transportation from the Church to the Grange offered daily.
The town greens adjacent and across the street from the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church will be filled with over 40 crafters, offering handmade, specialty items all weekend long. An art show will be featured in the Grand Tent on the green as well as a beautiful selection of blooming plants and herbs.
Musical entertainment is offered throughout the weekend with the Sandra Shaw Murphy Duets performance on Friday, May 9th at 1:30 p.m.; the Church Choir and Men’s choir’s performance on Saturday, May 10th at 1:30 p.m.; and the beloved Pitchpipers’ performance at 2:00 p.m. All concerts are free and will be held in the church sanctuary.
The Family Fun Night will be held at Dwight School on Redding Road, Fairfield, on Friday, May 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.. Pie eating contests, games, face painting, arts and crafts are just a few of the many activities planned for this event. A special appearance by Mary Ann and Emily Hall of Music for Children is planned. And, a hip hop demonstration by D’Valda and Sirico Dance Center will also be featured. The evening is generously sponsored by Tallman Building Company, Inc., Yankee Electric and J. P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C.
The 2nd Annual Dogwood Dash and Dogwood Mini-Dash will be held on Saturday, May 10th beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Dash is a 2 mile fun run/walk around historic Greenfield Hill and is sponsored by Al Filippone Associates, Real Estate and William Raveis Mortgage. The mini-dash is available for children ages 2-7 with prizes for all age groups and gender. This event is sponsored by Dr. Thomas Christie, Orthodontist and Dr. Jon G. Davis, Dentist. Registration forms are available by visiting the website. Registration is on the church green on Saturday, May 10th at 8:00 a.m..
A Western BBQ Party is scheduled for Saturday. May 10th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. in the Grand Tent on the Green. The Mill River Band will play and barbeque will be served from the Cook House. A premium wine bar will be featured along with Harpoon Ale beer. A silent auction featuring great Mother’s Day gifts is also a part of this great new event. The party is open to the community and is sponsored by Tallman Building Company, Inc., Yankee Electric and J.P. Franzen Associates Architects, P.C. Tickets are available by calling 259-5596.
New to the festival this year is the Blessing of the Animals. Dogs, cats and other four-legged friends are welcome to this special service to be held Sunday, May 11th at 11:30 a.m. in front of the church. All are invited.
Traditional highlights include the children’s area where there is fun and games, face painting and crafts throughout the entire weekend. Walking tours through the historic gardens and properties around the area, showcase the rich history of Greenfield Hill and are scheduled many times daily.
The SPF Grill will once again feature the best grilled burgers and hotdogs in town or you can grab a sandwich or fresh salad, prepared by Garelick and Herbs in Westport at the Blossom Café. A fresh, home made assortment of baked goods will also be on sale.
For tickets and information, visit www.greenfieldhillchurch.com or call the church office at 203-259-5596.
Here, Jessica, Nancy and Heidi discuss the 2008 festival:
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