Things did not go as expected for Mabelle when she arrived in the United States from Paraguay.
Events
Garden of Literacy Brunch & Baskets
117 Guests! - 50 Great Prizes! - Delicious Brunch! - Wonderful Company!
When
March 22, 2026
11:00 AM
Where
The Olde Mill Inn225 Route 202Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
LVSC's 7th annual Garden of Literacy Brunch & Baskets event was extra special this year as we marked our 45th anniversary. We came together to honor LVSC's long history of teaching English and cultivating a welcoming community, while also celebrating spring. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, guests, volunteers, and prize donors, we raised more than $25,000+ for LVSC's free literacy programs -- a new record.
Photo credits: Victor Nieves - thanks a million!
Here are some of our favorite pics from the event.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Rose Garden
$2,000
Mary Curtis Horowitz
The Riccardi Family, in Honor of the LVSC Staff
Zen Garden
$1,500
Unity Bank
Butterfly Garden
$1,000
Newroads Financial Group
Scott Curtis, Thrivent Financial
Herb Garden
$500
ENT & Allergy Associates
PeopleCare Center for Nonprofits
Somerset Valley Players
Congratulations to the lucky recipient of our Ritzy Restaurant Raffle - ten $200 gift cards to some of Somerset County’s finest restaurants.
Ritzy Restaurant Raffle Winner, Stephanie Koren
Basket Committee
Susan Engelstein, Chair
Lisa Browne
Rachel E. Campbell
Marina Kennedy
Jennifer Kushinka
Aimee Lam
Stella Nieves
Lauren Randolph
Mary Riccardi
Yvonne Selander
Donna Sturm
Trained tutors develop customized lessons to help students with their everyday needs.
Tutoring is offered at a time and place convenient to the student. Flexibility and useful lessons lead to success.
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