April Cornell Offer & Filling in the Blanks Donation

aprilcornell_display_betterICYMI . . . Last week’s April Cornell Trunk Show at DEANE, Inc. was a lot of fun! The April Cornell team was on hand previewing the newest offerings from the Burlington, Vermont based producer. Delicious food was served, excellent wine (by 90+ Cellars) was poured and funds were raised for New Canaan non-profit Filling in the Blanks! Walter Stewart’s donated $500 to Filling in the Blanks, which will provide 95 weekend meals to children in need! We have the new collection of April Cornell kitchen, bath, and bed linens in store and we’re offering a 10% discount on the full line!

Walter Stewart’s Supports NCHS Scholarship Foundation

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From left to right Alex Stewart, Walter Stewart’s; Liam Mennitt, Ryan Mennitt, Jenny Loomis, Callie Busch, Courtney Coutts, Maggie Defrancesco, NCHS Students; Doug Stewart, Walter Stewart’s.

Results: Thanks to your support and patronage Walter Stewart’s will donate $2446.96 to the NCHS Scholarship Foundation.
Walter Stewart’s Market is conducting its annual Donation Days T-Bill week to benefit the New Canaan High School Scholarship Foundation from Sunday, April 3 through Saturday, April 9.
Throughout the week, Walter Stewart’s customers are invited to donate T-Bill balances they earn shopping at the store. Walter Stewart’s will match the balances designated by shoppers with a monetary donation to the Scholarship Foundation. Walter Stewart’s has been partnering with the NCHS Scholarship Foundation for 16 years. The NCHS Scholarship Foundation is a long-standing community effort to provide need-based financial aid for NCHS graduates pursuing higher education.
 
The Donation Days T-Bill week is beginning on Scholarship Sunday, April 3. On Scholarship Sunday, NCHS students wearing Scholarship Drive T-shirts will go door-to-door in New Canaan to collect donations for the Foundation that will benefit their fellow students.
Donations may be handed to the students on April 3, made online at www.nchsscholarship.org, or sent by mail to the NCHS Scholarship Foundation, New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. Checks should be made out to the “NCHS Scholarship Foundation.”
 
Walter Stewart’s Market, New Canaan’s oldest retail establishment, is located on 229 Elm Street and has been in business since 1907. For more information please call Walter Stewart’s Market at 203.966-4848 or visit our website at www.StewartsMarket.com.

Peter’s Stocking Winner and Holiday Donation Days results

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This year’s Peter’s Stocking winner Keiley Good with Ann Cheney and CJ Heron of Walter Stewart’s

Six year old Keiley Good was the happy winner of the 38th annual Peter’s Stocking drawing! In the Holiday spirit of giving, Keiley plans to donate some of the toys.  Walter Stewart’s also donated toys to Karl’s Chevrolet’s Toys for Tots drive. The memory of the late Peter Lewis lives on with this favorite holiday tradition, which he started in 1978.
Walter Stewart’s will send checks totaling $2062.14 to participating local non-profit organizations this week, proceeds from the market’s annual “Holiday Donation Days T-Bill drive” held in December.
“It is our pleasure to support our shoppers’ favorite local organizations as they serve such a critical role in our community!” said Alex Stewart, General Manager of Walter Stewart’s, and great-grandson of the store’s founder.
We raised a total of $2062.14 for participating New Canaan organizations designated by T-Bill shoppers: Strays & Others ($547.94), New Canaan Volunteer Firefighters ($280.18), New Canaan Nature Center ($195.38), New Canaan CARES ($156.20), ABC House ($151.62), Staying Put ($145.38), $132.77 (NC Food Pantry), Horizons Student Enrichment Program ($129), New Canaan Community Foundation ($106.58), Arts for Healing ($97.09), Get About Van ($65), and New Canaan Library ($55).
T-Bill shoppers also generously donated their balances to the South School PTC during the South T-Bill Drive and together we raised $2166.65 for the South PTC! The special T-Bill drive was part of South School’s new “Shop for South” campaign.
Stewart’s shoppers receive “T-Bill” rewards when they shop which they can use to help provide financial assistance to participating non-profits during Donation Days fundraisers held throughout the year. This year through the T-Bill Donation Days program Walter Stewart’s has donated a total of $6600.91 to participating local non-profits, $2178.52 to the NCHS Scholarship Fund, as well as over 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to Person-to-Person for local families in need.
Shoppers who would like to participate in the Donation Days program may obtain a courtesy card from the store’s customer service staff or sign up online.

T-Bill Donation Days

From left Dan, Carlos, Enrique, Alex from Walter Stewart's, with Pat (Person to Person), and from the Young Women's League of NC, Colleen, Robin, Cailin, and Lucy (Walter Stewart's)
Photo from last year’s drive. From left Dan, Carlos, Enrique, Alex from Walter Stewart’s, with Pat (Person to Person), and from the Young Women’s League of NC, Colleen, Robin, Cailin, and Lucy.

Walter Stewart’s is holding it’s annual Young Women’s League Thanksgiving T-Bill drive now through October 28th with the goal of donating over 100 Thanksgiving Dinners to local families in need. The meals will be distributed to families by Person-to-Person in Darien.
In celebration of their 108h Anniversary Walter Stewart’s invited their shoppers to donate back their T-Bill balances to the participating local organization of their choice, between October 15th and October 21st.  Thanks to the support and patronage of their shoppers Walter Stewart’s will donate $2372.12 to designated participating local non-profits.
The following 16 local organizations will receive checks this week from Walter Stewart’s:  Get About Van ($471.40), Staying Put of New Canaan ($367.11) Strays & Others ($333.59), ABC Program ($265.82), NC Library ($224.73), NC Community Foundation ($156.56), Arts for Healing ($107.23), NC Volunteer Firefighters ($102.93), NC Food Pantry ($82.36), NC Historical Society ($66.45), Horizons ($38.95), NC CARES ($36.57), NC Nature Center ($34.27), Juvenile Diabetes Foundation ($30.37), Inspirica ($30.17), YMCA ($23.61). Walter Stewart’s will hold our annual Holiday T-Bill Donation Days fundraiser for local charities in December. Click here to learn more about the  Walter Stewart’s T-Bill program, which offers credits toward future purchases, and you may inquire with ask any cashier to help establish a personal T-Bill account.
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Stewart’s Autumn Fest Oct. 24th

autumnfest(2015)Walter Stewart’s Autumn Fest
October 24th, 2- 5 pm
Under our Tent
On Saturday October 24th Stewart’s will be holding an Autumn Fest event under our tent with Kid’s Entertainment (Face Painting and Balloon Animals) as well as delicious foods (brats, apple cider donuts, local apple cider, and much more), a special Artisanal Cheese Tasting, as well as  and Wine and Craft Beer tastings. Admission is free.

Fare Walk for food allergy Oct. 3 in Westport

Tens of thousands of people will gather at walks in nearly 60 communities nationwide, this fall, in support of family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors living with life-threatening food allergies. Join FARE and the food allergy community in Fairfield County to raise critical funding, for and awareness about this growing public health issue. The FARE Walk for Food Allergy in Connecticut will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, from 1-4.  This family fun day will offer fun activities including face painting, lawn games, live music and arts and crafts featuring the Teal Pumpkin Project.
The volunteer arm of FARE in Connecticut has its roots in New Canaan.  The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) was initially founded by Helen and David Jaffe of New Canaan, with a core group of committed parents and grandparents from NYC in 1997.  FAI initiated efforts to raise awareness of food allergies and fund research for a cure.  The Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai was established at the same time.   FAI eventually merged with FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) to form FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) in 2012 forming a national support network for the 15 million individuals suffering from severe food allergies.  Helen has always been passionate and inclusive about educating the community with ways in which to improve the lives of those living with food allergies, whether it is in restaurants, schools, or simply among the general population and she continues to lead this effort under FARE.
With a dedicated committee of over twenty women, including Helen Jaffe, Olivia English and Saira Rizvi all of New Canaan, FARE CT hosted its inaugural FARE Walk for Food Allergy in 2014, drawing over 500 enthusiastic walkers and raising over $100,000, helping to advance food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness initiatives.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available, enabling businesses to show their support for families who are managing food allergies.
http://ncadvertiser.com/57848/fare-walk-for-food-allergy-oct-3-in-westport/

Rotary Club of New Canaan Presents the 30th Annual New Canaan Lobster Fest

Friday, September 25th, from 5 – 8pm AND
Saturday, September 26th, from 12 – 8pm
New Canaan Historical Society
13 Oenoke Ridge Road (Route 124)
Tickets: $35/Person Advanced $40 at The Door
Tickets are available for sale at Walter Stewart’s Market
Dinner: 1-1/4lb lobster, corn on the cob, fresh roll, coleslaw, coffee or soft drink, fruit and homemade baked goods.  Beer & Wine, and takeout available!
For Kids: Hotdog or chicken dinner and fun activities
All proceeds to benefit New Canaan and International Communities
Ticket Information:
E-Mail lobsterfest@newcanaanrotary.org
Phone: 973-214-0808
More info: NewCanaanRotary.org
photo from 2014, New Canaan Advertiser: Joining the Lobsterfest mascot are New Canaan Rotary members Eric Fjeldal, left, Fred Baker, Scott Hobbs and Carolyn Clark.

7th Annual All Out For Autism 5k Walk/Run – August 21st

alloutforautism_picWalter Stewart’s Market is proud to join New Balance New Canaan, YMCA of New Canaan, and Sped*Net New Canaan to present the 7th Annual All Out For Autism 5k Walk/Run event!
Friday, August 21
Kids & Special Needs Run/Walk (About 1/4 mile): 6:15 PM
Open Race/Walk (5k through downtown New Canaan): 6:30 PM
Registration:
Online at  www.alloutforautism.com or register in person at New Balance New Canaan.
Cost:
Advance: $25
Race day: $30
Proceeds will benefit programs and events at the New Canaan YMCA for individuals with special needs.

Ron, Tina and the entire New Balance Team invite you to participate in the 7th Annual All Out For Autism Race on Friday, August 21st! Proceeds from this year’s event will help fund a special needs playground at the YMCA.The idea for the Race was spawned in 2009 by Ron and Tina who were surprised by the number of individuals with autism who came into the store. In their ongoing efforts to give back to the community, Ron and Tina and SPED*Net saw an opportunity to extend their mission of health and fitness into the community. The impact of this event’s past success can be seen in Waveny Park’s sensory friendly Fitness Path.
This popular end of summer happening will attract over 600 Runners and Walkers! This Friday the event “kicks” off in front of the New Balance Store at 128 Main Street with a “friendly” competition between Ron Rosenfeld and Tucker Murphy: These two community leaders will be competing in a board-breaking competition that symbolizes the perseverance shown by children with autism as they break through barriers every day. The officiator of this match is Leif Becker, a 2x WORLD RECORD Martial Artist!  Show your support and “Get on Board” by heading to New Balance this week and purchasing a board for $10. The more boards Ron and Tucker break the more money goes towards the new YMCA Playground!
In addition, there will be performances by New Canaan’s School of Rock and a surprise guest to be announced!

Proud Sponsor of Camp LiveGirl

camplivegirlWalter Stewart’s is a proud sponsor for Camp LiveGirl in New Canaan. Camp LiveGirl brings together middle school girls from Bridgeport, Stamford, and New Canaan, facilitating bonding through sports and leadership activities. The LiveGirl summer camp experience teaches leadership in a diverse, team-based environment. Girls learn to focus on communication, understanding, and camaraderie, all while participating in sports, activities, and learning from leadership role models.
“The idea for Camp LiveGirl—that’s a short ‘i’ in ‘Live,’ a verb—came to the West family over the winter. Transformed after hosting a Fresh Air Fund girl from Queens, N.Y. last summer, mom Sheri and dad Brian gathered the kids (Conor, then an 8th-grader, Olivia, 6th and Donovan, 2nd) to discuss how else they could make a difference, now that their Fresh Air Fund guest, Janiyia Rodriguez, had aged out of the program. “We all felt very grateful, but we were cognizant that there are plenty of Janiyias out there, and as a family, we brainstormed about some way we could touch more lives,” Sheri recalled on a recent morning. What was born at that family meeting will materialize next Monday, as 30 middle school-aged girls from Bridgeport and Stamford join 20 similarly aged New Canaan girls for a unique, weeklong camp designed to empower, educate and engage its participants through multiple sports, identity- and confidence-building exercises, camaraderie, healthy living instruction and inspiring and informative speakers. Dubbed ‘LiveGirl’ because the Wests call their daughter ‘Liv’ for short, the camp is not only a deeply personal effort led by Sheri West that follows months of planning—it also results from a coordinated effort across a large swath of the New Canaan community.”
courtesy of The New Canaanite.
Click here for more details about this program.