Letters to the Editor

Outback's Fagerstal

extends thanks to board

To the Editor:

I wish to extend heartfelt kudos to the Outback Teen Center's board of directors for their generous support of our annual fundraising event, Winter Blast 2, which was held on Jan. 30 at Waveny mansion. Event Chairwoman Christine Simmons and her committee again staged a beautiful evening filled with live music, excellent food and an exciting live auction by professional auctioneer Kathy Kingston; the silent auction also featured unique items.

Thank you to all who attended Winter Blast 2 for making it a memorable evening, raising significant funds for the Teen Center and its programs. The Outback appreciates the community's on-going support!

Christina Fagerstal

Outback Board President

Dining for Haiti a success

The Pura Vida Dining for Haiti team and Pura Vida club leaders of New Canaan High School would like to extend a huge thank you to the community for its support of this event. From the participating restaurants and delis, to the community at large; the outpouring of generosity and good will was so positive. Many restaurants were packed with large groups of friends and family enjoying a great meal, all the while knowing that the proprietors were generously donating a portion of their profit to benefit the people of Haiti. Students volunteered in droves to babysit where needed and provided fun and games for children of all ages. What a blast to come together as a community to reach out to those in need. Let's do it again soon! Thanks again to the following restaurants: Cava Wine Bar; Chef Luis; Cherry Street East; Club Sandwich; Crumbs Bake Shop; Fifty Coins; Gate's; Joe's Pizzeria; New Canaan Diner; New Canaan Pizza; Roger Sherman Inn; Rocco's; Rosie; Tony's Deli; and Vicolo's.

Christine Betack, Christina Sachs, Jincie Duane, Lora Boniface, Sharon Knechtle and the students of the Pura Vida club