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Join us at the Sherman Library 23rd Annual Winter Gala and fundraiser,
“Fire and Ice” on December 6th from 7-10pm. Let’s celebrate the season as we enjoy cocktails, savor festive fare, and sway to live music . The Winter Gala features a silent auction- all to benefit of the Sherman Library.
Advance tickets are $125 each through November 14th, after November 14th tickets are $135 each. Tickets are available for purchase at the Library and online until December 1st. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Unable to attend but would like to support the Sherman Library?
We would greatly appreciate your donation.
Platinum Level Sponsors
Irit Granger- William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
Rodger and Hillary Krouse
Wendi Lazar and Dr. Robert Schachter
Gold Level Sponsors
The Club at River Oaks
Silver Level Sponsors
Lumeneri
Silent Auction Items
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Please join us in support of the Sherman Library by becoming a 2025 Winter Gala Sponsor. We offer several levels of contribution, and your generosity will be proudly acknowledged to an audience who appreciates the Sherman Library. Please see the table below for the levels of sponsorship.
Three box seat tickets to Madame Butterfly at the Met. A poignant collision of cultures in Puccini’s gorgeous opera.
One-Night Stay at The Firefly Inn or The Victorian, Kent, CT
Ninety minute massage at home with Estelle Trabucco
2 tickets to the 2026 National Book Association Awards Gala
Two tickets to the Broadway show of your choice plus $350 gift certificate to Café Luxembourg
Pair of event tickets to a Chamber Music Society concert in Alice Tully Hall
An evening of Bocce and Artisanal Pizza dinner from aperitivo hour through dessert and digestif at a local estate in Sherman
Luncheon for 2 at the Hopkins Inn
Dinner for 2 in the Mayflower Inn & Spa’s Tap Room
Enjoy a one-hour lesson for 1–2 people with an IPTPA Certified Instructor at Somers, NY’s new Pickleball Barn
4 Mets tickets to any game of 27 dates - seats directly behind the Mets dugout
Private flight for 2 from Candlelight Farms Airport in a vintage Aerobatic Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft with a commercial pilot and Sherman resident
A Sensory Celebration package for up to 10 children with 4 customizable sensory stations. Perfect for birthday parties
Give your student the gift of confidence and curiosity with 10 personalized tutoring sessions in a 3:1 student-to-teacher setting
One week family membership at the New Milford Tennis and Swim Club
A striking 18-inch necklace of lustrous 10mm black pearls, knotted for beauty and durability and finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp
1 CTW premium quality lab-grown diamond studs exhibiting stunning whiteness, maximum sparkle and brilliance set in a 14K white gold modern Martini setting
Exquisite envelope-style clutch, hand-beaded in India and a $100 gift certificate to FAVORITE of New Preston, known for stylish yet affordable jewelry, apparel, and accessories.
An elegant vintage set of silver plate fish cutlery — with “French Ivory” handles, sterling silver bands, and intricate engravings typical of Victorian or Edwardian styles — are displayed in a silk-lined presentation box. Originally purchased at auction in England, this timeless set is paired with a $50 gift card to Boardman Bridge Butchers, known for their exceptional meat and fish departments.
Enjoy expertly brewed espresso drinks with ease from this compact Nespresso Lattissima One machine served in "fire and ice" espresso cups from Costa Nova
Beautifully Handcrafted Charcuterie Board, Cheese Cutter & Gift Certificate to 109 Cheese & Wine
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor dining set for 8 with iconic bright ride Navy 111 © chairs and floating glass topped parsons table
Five signed best-selling and must have writer’s guides by the incomparable Robert McKee and complemented by Steven Pressfields, The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Creative Battle and Mia Kim’s signed poignant autobiography, ME, THEN
Designer outdoor pillows by Thomas Paul from J Seitz. These 12" x 20" signature “Flora & Fauna” pattern, are ideal for lounging or anywhere you’d like a little extra color
Set of porcelain pieces by historic Phillipe Deshoulieres from Limoges France. The set includes a canape/torte plate, rectangular serving dish, and 6 Appetizer/Dessert plates that add a touch of French elegance to any occasion.
This striking cast fused glass piece by award-winning artist and Shermanite Kenny Litwack, showcases the brilliant color and movement that define his work. Approximately 5” x 4.5” x 1”
Glacier # 9 a framed 17” x 24” tissue paper collage by prize winning visual artist and Sherman resident Suzanne Ashley
A one of a kind treasure handcrafted quilt by Beryl Taylor; fits a double size bed.
Three hand crafted objets d'art from the Norman and Barbara Gross collection