We’re counting down the hours until Sherman’s big Memorial Day weekend events!
There may still be time for women to RSVP for the library’s spirited, sociable Women’s Soirée on Friday, May 25, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy wine, champagne, buffet dinner, raffles, door prizes, and the company of friends and neighbors. This special event also includes a silent auction and off-the-rack items of new and like-new handbags, scarves, jewelry and sunglasses—all to be sold to benefit the library. This is a not-to-be-missed chance to wine, dine, mingle and shop. Tickets $25 in advance at the library or $30 online at www.shermanlibrary.org. For more information contact Millie Loeb at 860-354-2455 or mloeb@biblio.org The Library is at 1 Sherman Center.
Saturday kicks off THREE BIG SALES. All run Saturday and Sunday. Please see below for times so you can make time for each!
BARN SALE: The 30th annual, fundraising Barn Sale at the Sherman Historical Society. Proceeds this year will go to repair and restoration of this landmark barn. Come early for the awesome bargains, fantastic finds, and wonderful quality items (including estate donations such as original oil paintings, two matching horse hair chairs, two matching mahogany tilt-top tables, curio cabinet, antique brass bird cage, caned high chair and more!). Stay—or come back—for lunchtime hot dogs and beverages. The Old Store gift shop, which always has wonderful items in stock, will be open as well. The Historical Society is located at 10 Route 37 Center, with convenient parking nearby. HOURS: Sat: 9 am to 3 pm. Sun: 9 am to noon.
BOOK SALE: Check out the Sherman Library Book Saleat 1 Sherman Center. There will be thousands of books, organized for easy browsing, plus rare books, audio books and DVDs. HOURS: Sat: 9 am to 4 pm. Sun: 9 am to noon.
TAG SALE: Just a hop/skip from the Center is the Jewish Community Center Tag Sale, which always features a wonderful array of treasures!The JCC is located at 9 Route 39 South. HOURS: Sat: 9 am to 4 pm. Sun: 9 am to noon.
All of the monies raised from the above events goes to support these worthy non-profit organizations, their buildings and the many wonderful programs for- and services to- the community.
All these sales must close promptly at noon because Sherman Center closes to traffic shortly afterward for the 50th Annual Memorial Day Parade at 1pm. This year’s theme will be “The Roaring ’20s.”
And while you’re making plans, consider these:
CT Open House Day at the Sherman Historical Society Northrop House Museum, Saturday June 9th noon-3pm, is the opening of the Society’s newest (and very fashionable) exhibit: “The Way You Wear Your Hat...A Collections of Hats Through the Decades.” It’s elegant and educational! The day will also feature the Opening of the Roger Sherman Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting event at 2pm.
We hope to see you for all the holiday weekend’s special events, but, most importantly, we hope that you take time to pause and remember. We enjoy our freedom because of those who fought and sacrificed all for it. Everyday—but especially on Memorial Day—let us honor all those who have served and serve today with our deepest respect, pride, and appreciation.