WEF News:

The WEF announces the First Annual

at The Mansion at Bald Hill
Friday, November 2, 2012 ~ 7pm - 11pm
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Hors d'oeuvres
Cash Bar

All profits from this fundraising event will be used to support enrichment activities for WES and WMS children.

Click here for a preview of the auction items.

Space is limited. For more information about the Gala, please contact Kirsten Rigney at (860) 933-7483.

The WEF is proud to present the 2nd Annual Graveyard Grind, to be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012. GG’12 is a cycling event offering challenging courses through the beautiful rolling hills of Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. Maps and historical information on gravesites along the courses will be provided. There is a 10 mile Family Fun Ride, a 31 mile Half Century Ride and a 62 mile Metric Century Ride. A hearty lunch and refreshments to follow the race. All proceeds from GG’12 fund enrichment programs for the children of Woodstock. Grab your bike, your friends, and your enthusiasm and join us for a ride on the wild side for a great cause!!

On-line registration is now open at: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/16075 or download a printable registration form here.

Printable Maps:
32 Mile Ride
62 Mile Ride
Family Fun 11 Mile Ride

Last year's event was an enormous success. Eighty-eight riders of all ages pushed off from Woodstock Elementary School and rode along several routes of varying lengths, visiting scenic and historic graveyards along the way. One of the children on the family ride wasoverheard to say, " this is so much fun, I wish we could do this every day!" So fitting a response to a perfect day and one that benefits Woodstock's school children!

We hope to see you all this year!

We have started a photo gallery, please click here to view more pictures from the Graveyard Grind '11.

Many thanks to all who have generously donated time and money to support the all of these wonderful programs!

WEF Ornaments:

These beautiful pewter ornaments, designed by Daryl Hartman of Woodstock and fabricated by Woodbury Pewterers are available at $10.00 for the benefit of WEF programs. The first ornament in the WEF series was introduced in 2007 and depicts the Main Exhibition Hall at the Woodstock Fair. The 2012 ornament features Quasset School. Past years have featured the Roseland Cottage (2008) and Woodstock Academy (2009). The undated ornaments make great teacher gifts and stocking stuffers.

Please contact us for this year's sales locations.

Donations:

Consider making a gift in any amount to the foundation. The WEF is an I.R.C. Section 501(c)(3) organization.  Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
• $25 funds the participation of approximately 5 students with an in-house program
• $100.00 will pay for the portion of a day by a visiting artist, author or professional
• $1600.00 will fund an after-school enrichment program such as Creative Writing or Public Speaking, for an unlimited number of students

Community Links:

Woodstock Elementary School
Woodstock Middle School
Woodstock PTO