Event raised more than $10,000

STRATFORD - The Stratford Library Board of Trustees seventh annual “Broadway Comes to Stratford" was a gala evening of musical vignettes, hors d’ouevres, beverages and desserts, library officials said in statement.
Under the sponsorship of People’s United Bank, Beth and John Morgan, Aquarion Water Co., Bishop, Jackson & Kelly, Milford Bank and the Stratford Development Company, the event brought out nearly 200 supporters and raised more than $10,000. All proceeds benefited the library’s book collection.
Broadway soprano Jennifer Sheehan, accompanist Allen Bonde and the Connecticut Chamber Orchestra performed a medley of Broadway standards, the statement said.
Stratford pianist David Childs provided lobby music during intermission breaks.
A cocktail buffet by Events of Distinction.
The Event Decorators of Bridgeport designed a variety of balloon creations for the benefit and a silent auction offering a Mohegan Sun package, golfing at Mill River Country Club, a cocktail party for 10 and other prizes was available.
Among special guests were Town Council members Matthew Catalano, James Connor, Paul Hoydick, Thomas Malloy, and Kimberly Meuse, state Rep. Laura Hoydick, Stratford Board of Education representatives Joseph Crudo, Gavin Forrester and Janice DaPonte, Constable Paul Mathewson, Council Clerk Carol Cabral, Stratford Finance Director Susan Collier, Stratford Schools Chief Operating Officer Benjamin Branyan, Chamber of Commerce’s Mary Dean, Stratford Schools Grants Administrator Pat Naylor and Library Board members Norman Aldrich, Constantine Chagares, Judith Crudo, Kristine Feeney, Susan Fennell, Maria Ferrera, Karla Glad, Thomas & Shelley Hall, John Hutchinson, Doreen Jaekle, Beth Morgan, Paula Nazzardo, Robyn Proto, Steve Unger and Elaine Watson.
Co-chairmen of “Broadway Comes to Stratford” were Robyn Proto and Doreen Jaekle.
The committee included Library Director Barbara Blosveren, Judy Crudo, Jim Duffy, Maria Ferrera, Karla Glad, Shelley Hall, Tom Holehan, Beth Morgan, Paula Nizzardo, Heather Silverman, Sheri Szymanski and Elaine Watson.

In the photos: Conductor Sayard Stone and the Connecticut Chamber Orchestra performed at this year's "Broadway Comes to Stratford" event at the Stratford Library. And Stratford Library Director Barbara Blosveren (left) with Broadway soprano Jennifer Sheehan.