Litchfield Crossings Thanks Vendors, Nonprofits and their Retail

New Milford, CT -- Litchfield Crossings Executive Director Kristen N. Gizzi and Lt. Sean Delaney of the Water Witch Hose Co. No. 2 proclaimed a big thank you to the community of vendors, retailers and nonprofits that participated in the Center’s Community Day to raise funds for Water Witch Hose Company #2’s new fire engine.

“The day was a family-friendly event,’ said Gizzi, “and included kids crafts, music by Bach to Rock and car seat checks by the New Milford Police department with the highlight of the day being the various touch-a-truck vehicles that lined the parking lot. I’d like to thank everyone who gave of their time to make this day a success, the community who supported the event and especially the talented local artists and artisans who brought their handmade crafts for display and sale.”

She gave a special shout-out to: Denice Wittmann of Eklektikos, purveyor of fine jewelry, apparel, and accessories; New Milford’s own Rachel Rimmer and Tiffany Morrison of Two Knotty Hippies, who displayed their line of unique jewelry and fashion items, and to Sheila Silvernail of SilverDust with her fragrant soaps and beautiful, scented candles.

Special thanks also went to JK Crafty with their homemade gifts, wall art, décor, and glassware, and to Heidi Mongan of HZM Creations for her crocheted blankets, sweater, wooden signs and candle holders. Jerry Surovy of Quilted Things Etc., creator of small and large quilts, and Denise Reiss of Mojilife with her wonderful home fragrances also received Director Gizzi’s thanks.

In addition, she thanked, “Litchfield Crossing’s own AT&T, Union Savings Bank for participating, Panera Bread for providing treats and Kohl’s for supplying a dedicated team of sales associates who assisted with the event. I am so grateful to work with such generous and supportive retailers.”

Added Lt. Delaney: “We were pleased to see representatives from other non-profits such as the Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, The Red Cross, The Sierra Club, and the Garden Club of New Milford. Our biggest thanks to Litchfield Crossings for hosting this fundraiser and our friends and neighbors in the New Milford community and surrounding towns, who have generously supported us.”

Litchfield Crossings is located at 169 Danbury road, New Milford, CT. www.litchfieldcrossings.com