The Garden Party Highlights Items for Men This Year

“A Celebration in the Garden,” commonly referred to as the "Garden Party," is excited to celebrate once again on Father’s Day weekend. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 6:30 pm. With the mission to raise necessary funds for the Shrewsbury Public Schools, this event is open to all and is a fun evening filled with live music, delectable food and a bevy of hosted beverages! Since its inception six years ago, “A Celebration in the Garden,” held at the Fallon House and home of Heather Logrippo, has raised a total of $145,000 for Shrewsbury Public Schools. This year’s ambitious goal has been set at $60,000. Tickets are $75 per person and are limited. Guests are kindly asked to purchase tickets for this highly-anticipated event by June 3rd.

Guests will enjoy the live musical entertainment of TENSION, who graciously donates their time and talent, with Beaton Kane Construction serving as music sponsor as well. Spirits sponsor for the fifth year in a row is Expose Yourself Public Relations. Guests will be able to sip on the events signature cocktail, a Black raspberry margarita courtesy of Shrewsbury Counseling Center! Beer will also be served, courtesy of Steve Greene of Glickman Kovago Construction LLC, champagne by Global Wines, Inc., and wine by Global Wines, Inc. and Five Rivers. No one will leave the party hungry as attendees will also enjoy delicious culinary cuisine prepared by Peppers Fine Catering.  Delectable desserts will be provided by sponsor CocoBeni Confections of Northborough and co-sponsored by the Munro family.

It’s the “Year of the Man” in the garden! If you haven’t gotten the perfect gift for the man of the house for Father's Day, this top notch affair boasts one of the most exciting silent and live auctions around and is offering a number of items perfect for Dad! Bid away for a great cause while giving him a special gift, such Boston Red Sox Tickets for a mid-July game against the Royals, finally get that dining room finished with a full-service interior room painting, or fine Italian fabrics with custom clothes courtesy of J. Hillburn. So whether Dad is a pro golfer, a winter sportsman, or he just needs a little getaway, the perfect last-minute gift awaits at this year’s Garden Party. Plus, don’t miss bidding on the “Husbands of the Host Committee” live auction item this year! And don’t worry, ladies, there are still a wide range of items for you too, from health, beauty and spa items to trips and entertainment and many once-in-a-lifetime experiences. There is something for everyone! Bid on a Full Family Summer Membership to Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club, park hopper passes to Walt Disney World or a birthday party for up to 10 kids at Roller Kingdom.

This year’s new Diamond Extraordinaire Sponsor, George Abdien from Simon Jewelers, will be donating a signature diamond piece of over 1/2 carat of diamonds, paired with white gold in an antique setting.  

With deep appreciation for the generosity of our sponsors, this year’s Presenting Sponsor is The 15-40 Connection, proudly gifted by Columbia Tech, a Coghlin Company. Hair-Lines for Paul Mitchell has returned as the Foundation Sponsor, and at the Fallon House level we have Danielsons Flowers, Dunkin Donuts, Grossman Development Group, James Hardie, Jack and Jeanette Howard and also a company matching donation they requested from Rollgiving, Mindy McKenzie-Hebert, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank and Wheelabrator. Jenny Boston has also re-confirmed as a Rosebud Sponsor. At the Garden Sponsor level we are grateful to Aurora Exterior Painting, Daniels Insurance Agency, Jim & Paula Buonomo, The Gene J. DeFeudis Family Foundation, Lamoureux Pagano, the Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia PC, Mirick O’Connell Attorneys at Law, Scizzors LLC, and Weston and Sampson.

 Please visit www.ShrewsburyGardenParty.com to purchase tickets, learn more about sponsorship opportunities and see our entire list of sponsors, or make a donation to the Shrewsbury Public School Foundation.