Come to the Kaleidoscope Ball Benefiting Stepping Stones Museum

An announcement from Stepping Stones Museum for Children:

Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s flagship fundraising social event is returning to Norwalk on Saturday, March 28. Balancing whimsy and sophistication in a way that only Stepping Stones can, this black-tie optional, adult-only affair will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner by Abigail Kirsch, a unique auction, music, dancing and a special awards presentation to recognize leaders within our community.

A vibrant, kaleidoscope-inspired décor is sure to dazzle and delight the hundreds of museum friends, community leaders and corporate sponsors in attendance as we celebrate our 15th Birthday during the 2015 Kaleidoscope Ball.

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the 2015 Stepping Up for Children Awards. Since 2006, the museum has been recognizing individuals, nonprofit organizations and companies that are committed to improving and enriching the lives of children and families.

The 2015 Stepping Up for Children honorees are:

• Andrew and Carole Clarkson, founders of the Jeniam Foundation;
• Matia Finn-Stevenson, Associate Director of the Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy at Yale University, Director of the School of the 21st Century and the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum Initiative;
• Norwalk ACTS and its leaders Anthony Allison, Executive Director and Reverend Lindsay Curtis, Advisory Board Chair and Pastor of Grace Baptist Church.

Proceeds from the 2015 Kaleidoscope Ball will help support the museum’s Open Arms initiative. This important initiative makes it possible for every child, family and school to enjoy the museum’s exhibits, gallery activities and themed events regardless of financial, language or special needs barriers.

Reaching more than 70,000 children, caregivers and teachers throughout the region last year, Open Arms offers Get Into It! FREE evenings on the firstThursday of every month, along with free of charge traveling exhibits for schools and numerous educational, informational and learning experiences for parents and children.

Stepping Stones spends more than $1 million dollars annually to provide Open Arms experiences to visitors both onsite and offsite. Since daily ticket sales and memberships only cover a portion of the cost, the Kaleidoscope Ball raises money to help bridge the gap.

The Kaleidoscope Ball is sponsored by the Foster Family Fund at the Creator level, GE Capital, Pepperidge Farm and Pitney Bowes at the Innovator level and First County Bank and General Growth Properties at the Explorer level. Media support is provided by Moffly Media and WEBE 108. PALM Beer and Keno Graphics are providing in-kind support. The event emcee is Jay Michaels of WEBE 108.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org/kb or call 203 899 0606, ext. 217.

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Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, Conn., is an award-winning, private, non-profit 501(c)(3) children’s museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children and families. Located on five acres in Mathews Park, the recently expanded LEED Gold certified museum encompasses five hands-on galleries, state-of-the-art Multimedia Gallery, Family and Teacher Resource Center, café and retail store. Stepping Stones also offers onsite educational events and workshops, school and group programs and traveling resources for schools, libraries and youth-serving organizations.

Stepping Stones is located at 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, exit 14 North and 15 South off I-95. Museum hours are: Labor Day through Memorial Day, Tuesday—Sunday and select holiday Mondays from 10 am-5pm; and Memorial Day through Labor Day, Monday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and children and $10 for seniors. Children under 1 are free. To learn more visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203 899 0606.