November 2     

Old School House Rocks Benefit Concert. 7-11 p.m., Waterford Old School Auditorium. To benefit Colorado flood victims (see article). 

November 17

 Waterford Concert Series:  Joseph Holt & Singers: Gilbert & Sullivan Highlights.   4 p.m., Waterford Old School Auditorium. Purchase tickets online. 

November 22

The Old School House Rocks Concert Series returns Saturday, November 2, when musicians will gather in the Old School Auditorium for a benefit concert to assist Colorado musicians affected by the recent, devastating flooding, including a former Waterford resident.

The concert, sponsored jointly with The Americana Stage, features music from the Furnace Mountain Band, members of The Woodshedders, Tara Linhardt & Friends, Clayton Adams & Chicken Noodle Hammer, Mike Jewell, Allen Kitselman, Short Hill Mountain Boys and other area musicians to help native Waterfordian David G. Tiller, his wife and son, who lost their home, studio, belongings, and likely their land to the recent floods.

"Gonna be a throw-down night, and all to benefit our friends David G. Tiller and Enion Pelta-Tiller and the community of Lyons, Colorado," says Janet Emma (who'll be there too). "These folks have lost a lot. Come have a blast and help out at the same time."

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. Tickets are $25, and are available at the door. Refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase. There will be raffles and, says Emma, "more music than should be legal."

In the spring of last year, thanks to very generous gifts from an anonymous donor and the dedicated efforts of volunteers and additional donors, the Waterford Foundation held an auction of antiques and collectibles.

With the final item from the original donations-an 18th-century Queen Anne Delaware Valley lowboy, having sold through Freeman's Auction House in Philadelphia earlier this year for $21,000--we can now present a final report on this fundraising event.

The net income from the event is more than $67,000, most of which has gone toward the costs of rebuilding the Old School Auditorium after the 2007 fire.

Organization and execution of this very successful event was in the hands of one past and one present Foundation board member-- Sherry Satin and Susan Honig Rogers--who have earned the deep appreciation of Foundation supporters for their dedication to this project. Many others on the committee devoted time and expertise to the auction, including Ron Benschoter, who coordinated the recordkeeping and software used for the auction, Tami White, who catered the auction party, Mel Croft, who designed the beautiful auction booklet, plus Peggy Bednarik, Margaret Bocek, Betty Cox, Bonnie Getty, Sharon Knipmeyer, Connie Moore, and many others.

The Waterford Foundation depends upon the efforts of such outstanding volunteers to continue its mission and meet each challenge. The board of directors, staff, and all our supporters extend our thanks to Sherry, Susan, their committee, the donors and volunteers who made this event such a success.

The lowboy sold through Freeman's.

& Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Engagement Parties, Special Events

Just engaged? Looking for a charming and affordable place for your wedding?

Graceful old buildings and peaceful meadows--let beautiful historic Waterford set the stage for your special event.

The spare and lovely John Wesley Church is ideal for simple ceremonies. The recently restored Waterford Old School with its lovely new wing is perfect for receptions, dances, rehearsal dinners, parties.

We have open dates this winter, while 2014 is booking up fast.

Call the Foundation office (540-882-3018) and ask for Margaret Good or Kathleen Hughes to make your plans.