POSTPONED - Enjoy a Spring Cafe Day at Montville High's annual American Girl Doll fundraiser

Updated 4/26/2016 -- This event has been postponed until Spring 2017.

American Girls and their dolls are invited to lunch with moms, grandmoms, aunts, cousins, sisters or anyone who wants to celebrate spring at the American Girl Doll Spring Café Day fundraiser at Montville Township High School. The popular party will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Hosted by the freshmen MTHS Class of 2019, this delightful day for girls, their dolls, and their special adults includes appetizer, lunch, dessert, a visit to the hair salon for girls and dolls, crafts, a photo booth for capturing memories, favors, door prizes and fun.

Adults, children and dolls will be seated at a table where each doll will have her own special chair. Customized menus will allow diners to choose the perfect entrée for the afternoon’s meal. Moms will delight in watching daughters and dolls playing together at the many activities. The MTHS Class of 2019 has thought of every detail for a girl’s special day out with her American Girl Doll and mom.

The beloved benefit brunch traditionally sells out early. Tickets are on sale now and will be available through April 23. 2016, or until every seat is sold.

Almost 200 girls and their dolls attended last fall. In addition, 150 moms and grandmas were served.

“The lunch is delicious, and the craft project is always fun and creative,” said Sheila Gudis, a Speech Pathologist in Montville Township Public Schools.

Gudis has attended many of the past American Girl Doll Café fundraisers held at MTHS. Her daughter, Allison Gudis Jackson, granddaughter, Ava Jackson, and Ava’s American Girl Doll, travel to Montville from Greenwich CT to “enjoy this special day,” Gudis said.

"I like spending time with my family there,” seven-year-old Ava explained. ”I like the craft, and it’s fun to see all the girls with their dolls. It’s a special day for me to be with my Mimi [Gudis] and I like sitting next to my doll at lunch. She has a seat made just for her!"

“All the girls really like that the dolls have their own seats and are served their own food,” noted Gudis. “It’s really cute.”

The American Girl Doll Café Day is organized and run by more than 40 volunteers, including over 30 students from the Class of 2019. The event raises about $6,000. Proceeds from the Café will help offset the class’ activities costs over the next four years.

The American Girl Doll Spring Café Day will be held at the MTHS cafeteria, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ, on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Five lunch seatings will be held. The meal includes an appetizer, entrée, beverage and dessert. Tickets are currently available for the 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 seatings. The cost is $30 for girls with their dolls and $10 for mom, grandma or other adult. Activities for girls and dolls are included in the ticket price. For reservations please contact Brittany.Zabransky@montville.net, then mail your check to Brittany Zabransky, MTHS Class of 2019 Advisor, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ 07045.

CAPTION (Photo by Sheila Gudis):

Montville Township Public School Speech Pathologist, Sheila Gudis, (right), attended last fall’s Montville Township High School American Girl Doll Café luncheon with her daughter, Allison Gudis Jackson, granddaughter, seven-year-old Ava Jackson, and Ava’s American Girl Doll. Tickets are now on sale for the American Girl Doll Spring Café Day event on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Tickets are currently available for the 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 seatings, but sell out quickly. The cost is $30 for girls with their dolls and $10 for mom or grandma. Activities for girls and dolls are included in the ticket price. American Girl Doll Spring Café Day benefits the MTHS Class of 2019. For reservations please contact Brittany.Zabransky@montville.net, then mail your check to Brittany Zabransky, MTHS Class of 2019 Advisor, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, NJ 07045.