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Join us at the Sherman Library 22nd Annual Winter Gala and fundraiser, “Northern Lights” on December 7th 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 15th, after November 15th 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.
Diamond Level Sponsors
Shane Bannon and Lauren Taylor
Irit Granger and Howard Beaton
Ms. Wendi Lazar and Dr. Robert Schachter
Suzanne Telsey and Dr. Aimee Telsey
Gold Level Sponsors
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Silver Level Sponsors
Trudy and Henry Cooperman
Will Dewind
Jeff Ginsburg and Lu Li
Silent Auction Items
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Please join us in support of the Sherman Library by becoming a 2024 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.
Two Tickets to the Broadway show of your choice plus $300 gift certificate to Cafe Luxembourg
Master chef prepared meal for 2 at your home
Some of our dining offerings
Private Flight for 2 from Candlelight Farms Airport in a vintage Aerobatic Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft with a commercial pilot and Sherman Resident
Two tickets to one concert of your choice at Orchestra of St. Luke's 2025 Bach Festival at Carnegie Hall
2 tickets to the 2025 National Book Association Awards Gala
Ninety minute massage at gine with Estelle Trabucco
Northern Lights themed fused glass platter hand crafted by local artist Kathy Peck Marks
Three box seat tickets to Le Nozze di Figaro at the Met. Mozart’s deliriously comic opera, gorgeous music, and a happy ending!
Private 1 hour Pilates mat class for up to 6 in your own home
Photo Safari Package at Zulu Nyala for 2 persons; 6 nights, meals, 2 game viewings per day
Pair of event tickets to a Chamber Music Society concert in Alice Tully Hall
45-minute aerial photo session of your home with popular real estate photographer Michael Bowman.
A private showing for 10 with a small popcorn and soda at Bank Street Theater plus Pizza and soda for 6 at Soho Pizza
A one hour pickleball lesson for 4 at Pickleball Barn, Brewster
Private tour with the curator of the Museum of the Natural History's Herpetology Department
Three 1 hour Zoom tutoring sessions in sciences or math for junior and high school students
Three 45-minute workouts from acclaimed sports trainer, Michael Gonzalez-Wallace
One week family membership at the New Milford Tennis and Swim Club
One week kids eco-discovery camp at Great Hollow Nature Preserve
MCC Theater Company membership Designer Level patron
Golf for four, including 2 carts at The Club at River Oaks
1 night stay with deluxe accommodations- includes breakfast
Guided bird walk with Angela Dimmitt, and framed bird print by a local artist
4 contiguous seats directly behind the Mets dugout for 4 games during the 2025 season
Guided tree walk with John Ehrenreich for 6 persons + signed book
Stunning handcrafted necklace by Olivia Engel, featuring precious and semiprecious stones
Laser cut leather Italian clutch and Deangelo Scarf and gift certificate to Heron Gallery
Gift Basket and gift certificates from Scott's Nursery, Agway and Cosmos' Landscaping
Necklace and bracelet sets from Queens Beads
Pearl and diamond earrings set in sterling silver; new with tag in original R.H. Macy's box
Vintage garnet ring set in silver, straight out of the auction rooms of England
Turquoise and sterling silver bracelet and earrings
Poured paint on resin medallion by Christy Bonaiuto and earrings by Patricia Nash
An elegant boxed set of vintage bronze Thai flatware for 6 with serving and slicing implements
Collection of 4 charming dog figurines
Hand-painted Chinese platter by master Zhang Han
From Kent Books, a selection of books, pencils, tote and a $50 gift certificate
“Blueberries and Daffodils” Oil on Canvas by Washington artist Sara Bowman
“Stillness,” a 20” x 24” award winning framed photograph by Linda Hubbard
Wheel thrown glazed bowl made with white stoneware by Jill Kaplan
Hand blown Objet d'Arts from the Norman and Barbara Gross collection
Zulu Nyala Photo Safari Package
What does the Zulu Nyala Photo Safari Package include and exclude:
Includes a 6-night stay for two persons at Zulu Nyala Safari Lodge or Zulu Nyala Safari Tents in the heart of South Africa’s Zululand conservation region- one of the richest in Africa
Includes meals, 2 game-viewing activities per person, per day on the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve, plus access to their their incredible facilities (gym, walking trails, swimming pools, library, a Zulu Cultural Village and animals on site, such as hippos, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, zebras, giraffe, monkeys and birds.
Does not include airfare, transfers, beverages, extra excursions, and gratuity.
Valid 2 years from the date of the Gala (max 2-year extensions available for a fee) and is non- refundable (but can be transferred, with permission, for a fee).
Upgrades, excursions, and optional add-on tours (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kruger Park, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Kenya and more) also available for an addtional fee.
How does our partnership with Zulu Nyala work:
Zulu Nyala is donating an African Photo Safari package for 2 people on a 50/50 basis, whereby 50% of the profit goes to the Sherman Library and 50% of the profit goes to the Zulu Nyala Group.
Since 1985, Zulu Nyala has hosted over 120,000+ travelers and adventure seekers from all over the globe, providing the ultimate bucket list safari experience that South Africa has to offer! Trevor Shaw, the late owner and founder of the Zulu Nyala Safari Group in South Africa, developed this unique donation opportunity. Over 6,500+ organizations have successfully sold this safari package.
Several Sherman residents have purchased this package at other fundraisers and have loved the experience.