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Deborah Rose

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KENT, Conn. – Nearly 150 patrons paid a visit to Kent Center School Wednesday, Feb. 12, to celebrate and enjoy all things chocolate. The school’s popular Kent Chocolate Fest attracted residents of Kent and neighboring towns who were eager to sample the cookies, brownies and other tasty chocolate treats. Patrons filled a plate with their favorite goodies for $5, or paid for a prepackaged plate of baked goods. Proceeds will benefit the school’s scholarship fund. The event was first held in 1996. In addition, a handful of nonprofit organizations were on hand to offer family-friendly activities and information.

An assortment of prepackaged chocolate treats await patrons of the popular Kent Chocolate Festival. Photo by Deborah Rose
Karen Iannucci, left, and Ane Starr, both members of the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund, unwrap the sturdy plates for guests to purchase for the event. Photo by Deborah Rose
Chocolate delights adorn trays ready for patrons to peruse upon arrival at the Kent Chocolate Festival to benefit Kent Center School’s scholarship fund. Photo by Deborah Rose
Katy Armstrong, left, and Maureen Smith, both members of the Kent Center School Scholarship Fund, work their magic mixing icing for extra chocolate treats before the Kent Chocolate Fest begins. Photo by Deborah Rose
Gary Kidd, owner of 45 on Main – Chocolate, Coffee & Creamery lends a hand in the kitchen mixing batter for goodies served at the Kent Chocolate Fest. Photo by Deborah Rose
Dayton Barrett, 5, and John Barrett, 7, of Kent, share their excitement as they, as the first patrons of the Kent Chocolate Fest, make their way through the line. Photo by Deborah Rose
Nearly 150 customers attended the Kent Chocolate Fest held Feb. 12, 2025, at Kent Center School. Photo by Deborah Rose
Kent residents Alex Palmer and Egon Karas, 7, make their way through the line selecting samples of the treats they want to try. Photo by Deborah Rose
Birdie Pener, 8, of Kent, enjoys the frosting on a cupcake while at the Feb. 12, 2205, Kent Chocolate Fest. Photo by Deborah Rose
Volunteer Wendy Harvey swirls a marshmallow in chocolate dripping from a fountain at the popular event. Photo by Deborah Rose
George McCann, 7, of Kent, licks the frosting from a cupcake before delving into the chocolate cake itself while attending the Kent Chocolate Fest. Photo by Deborah Rose
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Deborah Rose
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Deborah Rose is a lifelong writer, photographer, poet and award-winning journalist. As assistant editor of the Kent Dispatch, she brings us more than 25 years in community journalism and, as a lifelong New Milford resident, extensive knowledge of the Northwest Corner region. Many may recognize her from her years working at The Spectrum publication. Deborah is also the editor, writer and photographer for the Town of New Milford’s tourism and community website, NewMilfordNow.

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