Near & Far Aid sits down for a Q & A with with 2017 Designer House Tour featured designer Gaelle Dudley, Founder of GLDesign to talk about beach inspired design.

The 2017 House Tour Afternoon Tea to be Hosted at Iconic Greenfield Hill Estate Once Known as ‘Tea Time Tavern’

First in series of Designer Q&A's, Near & Far Aid interviews Ann Sellars Lathrop, Principal at Sellars Lathrop Architects

The 2017 Designer House Tour will be held on Friday, May 12, featuring five extraordinary homes nestled in the exclusive coastal towns of Fairfield, Southport and Westport. Tickets on sale now.

Thank you for supporting the Near & Far Aid 2017 Spring Gala, the funds raised will help target poverty and change lives in Fairfield County. The event photos are ready to view!

Near & Far Aid Spring Gala is THIS Friday, March 3rd at Mitchells of Westport. A limited number of tickets are still available!

Let the bidding begin!

Online bidding for Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala silent auction is NOW OPEN! Preview the catalog and enter bids on our unique travel packages, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and exciting food, fashion and ticket offerings from our coveted auction block.

HOW TO PREVIEW & BID

• VISIT https://www.501auctions.com/nfagala
• REGISTER (or SIGN IN if you already purchased your ticket)
• Note: you do not need a ticket to bid on the silent auction!
• VIEW ITEMS BY CATEGORY
• BID
• SET MAXIMUM BIDS
• The system will automatically raise your bid by a pre-determined increment until your maximum bid has been met or the silent auction ends at 11pm on March 3rd.
• Setting maximum bids allows you more time to mingle, eat, drink and dance and ensures you don’t risk getting outbid at the last minute!
• WATCH ITEM
• Adds items to your “My Items” list for quick reference later. Just like making a shopping list!

The spectacular night of giving is Near & Far Aid’s biggest fundraising event of the year and promises to be a memorable evening with decadent food and cocktails, dancing and an electric atmosphere.  Limited tickets are still available for the event so don’t delay!  Tickets can be purchased at Spring Gala Tickets. In addition to the live and silent auctions, the Spring Gala also includes the iconic Brunello Cucinelli fashion show featuring his Spring 2017 and Preview of Fall 2017 Collection, and a live performance by NYC’s own 45 Riots! Don’t miss out on the best party of the year!

NEAR & FAR 2017 GALA AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

One of the biggest attractions of the Near & Far Aid Gala is our spectacular silent and live auctions, and this year is no exception! Take a peek at just a few of the amazing items below, and don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Gala here! 

Watch for emails announcing that our auction is open for early bidding!

Wrap-Around Terrace Suite with VIP Club Access at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas!

Enjoy panoramic views of the Las Vegas skyline from your 1,200 square foot suite featuring a private wrap-around terrace! A truly unforgettable experience at one of Las Vegas’ most luxury resorts.

Golfer’s Sea Island Dream Getaway for Two

2 nights at The Cloisters for 2 people. Golf at any of the 3 championship courses including Seaside and Plantation home of the PGA Tour’s RSM Classic. Golf your second day at exclusive “members only” Ocean Forest ranked in Golf Digest’s and Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Courses.

Fly Fish at the Famous HomeWaters Club, Spruce Creek PA

Exclusive 2-day membership and accommodations for 2 people at the “country’s most exclusive fly fishing club” according to the New York Times. Guided fly fishing expeditions by day – Gourmet meals and delicious cocktails by night.

Yankee’s Fantasy Manager’s Suite Package

This cannot be purchased by the public: 6 VIP Tickets with indoor & outdoor seating, full catering and parking.

A Romantic Paris Getaway!

Escape to Paris for 2 people for 2 nights in a luxury suite with breakfast and Executive lounge access at the tres chic Hilton Paris Opera! Experience classic Parisian elegance in this newly refurbished hotel, located in in the heart of the city! 

Don’t Miss Out on the Premier Social Event of the Year!

Near & Far Aid’s Spring Gala Fundraiser Will Be Held on Friday, March 3rd

Near & Far Aid, an organization dedicated to providing funding for agencies and programs that address the causes and effects of poverty in Fairfield County, announced that tickets are on sale for the annual Spring Gala that will be held on Friday, March 3rd at Mitchell’s of Westport. This year’s theme, “SKY’S THE LIMIT – THE ULTIMATE (indoor) ROOFTOP PARTY”‘ promises to be an evening of glamorous fun, delicious food, dancing, fashion, and will surely be an unforgettable event for the area’s most philanthropic partygoers of 2017.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS !

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On Friday March 3rd, Near & Far Aid will host its 22nd Annual Spring Gala to raise funds to be granted to Fairfield County's poverty-fighting organizations. This highly popular event will take place at the flagship Mitchells store in Westport and only has a limited number of tickets available for purchase.