Gala proceeds will help Hotchkiss Library of Sharon

SHARON — Supporters of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon came out to the Sharon Country Club on Sunday, Oct. 7, for the fifth annual Champagne Gala fundraiser.The gala is one of the library’s three annual major fundraising events, along with the August book signing and the annual appeal. There were live and silent auctions that included sculptures, Italian lessons, items from Oscar de la Renta, Bunny Williams and John Roselli, two chairs from Michael Trapp’s new collection and a portrait painted by Peter Steiner. Champagne, wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served. Music was provided by guitarist Joe Fin of Old Chatham, N.Y.Sharon resident and library volunteer Mardee Cavallaro checked guests in and issued them bidding numbers for the auctions. There were 28 silent auction and 10 live auction offerings.Library Director Louise Manteuffel said, “In the past four years we have earned between $30,000-$35,000 at this event.” Totals from this year’s gala were not available at press time.For information on the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, go to www.hotchkisslibrary.org.