The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the.  The 20^th annual gala event, entitled “Mardi Gras Magic”, will be held at the Blackhawk Country Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in Stratford and raise crucial funds for collections, programs, and services to the community.

“Mardi Gras Magic” is an unforgettable evening dedicated to making a lasting impact with local singing sensation Cidalia Kettles in performance.  Guests will enjoy an open bar for wine and beer and a cash bar for cocktails throughout the evening, a passed appetizer reception, a gourmet dinner buffet, a strolling magician, and a crowd-pleasing DJ for dancing.

Guests are encouraged to dress for Mardi Gras and original, hand-crafted masks will be available for purchase.  For added excitement, there will be a silent online auction, local treasures drawings, and a 50/50 raffle. Those unable to attend the benefit may support the Library by going online to participate in the silent auction, which closes the night of the Gala.

The Library thanks its major sponsors for their early support, including the Mayor's Golf Tournament, Halper Keating Family Foundation, Berchem Moses PC, Ahlberg & Glad, LLC, Aquarion Water Company, Barnum Animal Hospital, Dr. Immacula Cann & Family, Florek and O’Neill, LLC, M&T Bank, In Memory of Richard Pheneger, Joel Pleban CPA and The Milford Bank.

Additional sponsors include State Representative Joseph Gresko, Ashcroft, Inc., Brown & Brown, David Chess Mayoral Candidate, Attorney Benjamin Proto, Stratford Executive Park, Stratford Republican Town Committee, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of CT, Hampford Research, Inc. and Dr. Christine Robbins.

Date: April 26, 2025

Time: 6:30pm - 10:30pm

Venue:
Blackhawk Country Club
385 Oronoque Lane
Stratford, CT 06614

Tickets for the event are $80/person and include dinner and entertainment. There are discounts of up to $65 off for a table of 8 people.

For further information about the silent auction or ticket reservations for “Mardi Gras Magic” call the Stratford Library at 203.385.4166 or visit: https://stratfordlibrary.org/gala-2025/.