Have A Knack For Setting The Table? The Avon Historical Society Needs You

AVON, CT — Have a knack for setting the dinner table in a way beyond just forks and knives on the left and a glass on the right? (If that is even the correct way to do it.)

You have until Monday, Jan. 23, to sign up for the Avon Historical Society's "Tablescapes 2023" event.

The Avon Historical Society is inviting all decorators, designers, florists and others to participate.

This fundraiser will be held March 17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and March 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic North House Restaurant, 1 Nod Road, Avon.

"Tablescapes is an opportunity to create and display table settings of various themes for the public to enjoy," wrote the Avon Historical Society.

"This local event is open to anyone to show off their skill in table settings, fresh floral arrangements, centerpieces and accessories on one of 30 five-foot round tables in the Belle Ballroom of the historic North House at the bottom of Avon Mountain on Route 44. "

Historical society officials said there is no cost to rent a table, but there is criteria such as fresh flowers and a theme must be submitted prior to the event.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three "Tablescapes" voted on by attendees.

The society encourages individuals or groups to participate in this annual event in Avon.

Anyone who wishes to explore a theme using a “table setting and decorations as a canvas” are encouraged to participate also.

"The 2023 event is expected to be more imaginative and exciting as in previous years and will benefit the ongoing renovation of Schoolhouse No. 3 on Route 44 which is being transformed into a new museum of Avon’s history in 2024," wrote the historical society.

Questions on "Tablescape 2023"? Contact: Mary Harrop at 860-670-3225 and/or mcharrop@yahoo.com or Sharon Genovese at 860-559-2263 and/or moldit16@aol.

For more information on the Avon Historical Society, visit: www.avonhistoricalsociety.org.