KENT, Conn.—A crowd of residents and friends from out-of-town flocked to the Kent Community House Saturday, March 1, to show their support for one of the town’s nonprofit organizations.
The Kent Community Nursery School, which has provided care and education to children ages 3-5 since 1968, held a winter benefit, “A Winter Snow Ball,” to raise funds to continue its operation and programs. More than 100 people attended.
The Community House was decorated with a winter theme, featuring giant snowballs hanging from the ceiling, a few paper snowflake on the walls, projected snowflakes on the walls, and centerpieces crafted from slices of birch trees adorned with candles and other seasonal decor on tabletops.
The event featured hors d’oeuvres by Stephen Donzella, desserts by Rosie’s Kitchen, an auction, and music and dancing.
In a short welcome, Veronique Mertl, executive director and board president, thanked guests for attending, as well as applauding the teachers, Director Anna de Rham, and the board of directors.
“We have amazing teachers…these are nurturing, caring teachers who care about the development of the children, and that matters most,” she said.
After sharing a few words, she encouraged guests to get back to enjoying the festivities.
“We have food and drinks,” she said. “And now we’re going to turn the music up so you can enjoy dancing.”
Candles and other decorations add a warm elegance to the Kent Community House. Photo by Deborah RoseArtwork by Kent Community Nursery School student Beatrice Pye, 3, is one of the many auction items at KCNS’ benefit “A Winter Snow Ball” March 1. Photo by Deborah RoseAn assortment of auction items were available at the “A Winter Snow Ball” event held March 1 at the Kent Community House. Photo by Deborah RoseResident Donna Matson delights in the spread of hors d’oeuvres prepared by Stephen Donzella. Photo by Deborah RoseSheryll Robb, left, and Kent Town Clerk Darlene Brady sample the array of hors d’oeuvres. Robb’s granddaughter, Anna de Rham, is Kent Community Nursery School’s director. Photo by Deborah RoseResidents Curtis Scofield, left, and Chris Garrity chat with fellow guests. Photo by Deborah RoseResident Paul Jaehring, who was a silver sponsor of Kent Community Nursery School’s benefit, “A Winter Snow Ball,” March 1, mingles among the crowd. Photo by Deborah RoseAlexandra Morocco, whose mother, Denise Morocco, is a member of the Kent Community Nursery School Board of Directors, serves beverages to guests. Photo by Deborah RoseKent Community Nursery School Executive Director and Board President Veronique Mertl, left, and Anna de Rham, KCNS director, thank guests for supporting the early learning education center. Photo by Deborah RoseTom Ryan of Kent brings the spirit of a snowman to the Kent Community Nursery School benefit, “A Winter Snow Ball.” Ryan’s wife, Ellen Gutierrez, is on the school’s board. Photo by Deborah RoseGuests listen as Kent Community Nursery School staff welcomes everyone to the winter benefit and reminds them the event raises funds for the children of the center. Photo by Deborah RoseA multitude of businesses and individuals showed their support as sponsors of the Kent Community Nursery School benefit. Photo by Deborah Rose
Deborah Rose is a lifelong writer, photographer, poet and award-winning journalist. She brings 30 years of community journalism with her and, as a lifelong New Milford resident, extensive knowledge of the region. Many may recognize her from her years working at The Spectrum publication. In addition to working part time at The Kent Dispatch, Deborah is the branding editor, writer and photographer for the Town of New Milford’s tourism and community website, NewMilfordNow. Deborah is also the editor, writer and photographer for the Town of New Milford’s tourism and community website, NewMilfordNow.
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