The Ridgefield Library’s Great Expectations gala raised more than $100,000 toward the library’s annual operating budget. Two-hundred-fifty guests attended the April 25 event, which honored Ridgefield residents Anita and Nick Donofrio with the presentation of the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award. The annual award honors those who embody the vision and mission of the library.
“We thank everyone who came to the gala and made it a very special and gracious evening,” said Chris Nolan, director of the Ridgefield Library. “Funds raised by events such as this are especially important in light of increasing fluctuation in state and local funding. We are working right now to advocate with the State Appropriations Committee to have state funding restored to the 2014-2015 level of support so that we can continue to bring our high level of service to the community.”
Photo Caption: Library Director Chris Nolan, left, presents the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award to Anita and Nick Donofrio.