Lauralton Hall’s special events are central to the school’s
mission and inspire our dedicated alumnae, parents, students, friends, supporters
and community-at-large to more fully partner in the mission of our school.
We invite you to enjoy the benefits and rewards of volunteerism
by getting involved with Lauralton Hall’s special events. To become a
special events volunteer, please contact Catherine Lopata, Volunteer Coordinator,
at clopata@lauraltonhall.org
or (203) 877-2786, ext. 142.
Christmas in the Mansion
Thursday evening, December 4, through Sunday, December 7, 2008 Christmas in the Mansion, Lauralton Hall’s annual signature event, will celebrate its 19th year in December 2008. Held every year since 1990, Christmas in the Mansion is an elegant and premier "showcase of the season" that provides a special opportunity to visit Lauralton Hall’s beautiful thirty acre campus, shop, sample gourmet fare and admire the grand architectural features of the school’s 1864 Victorian Gothic mansion, the ideal backdrop for this spectacular holiday extravaganza. The tradition of Christmas in the Mansion is known as "the" event which heralds in the season in both New Haven and Fairfield counties. It has twice been nominated as one of the top 100 events in the nation and attracts thousands of guests annually.
As plans for Christmas in the Mansion 2008 unfold, please visit these web pages
where updates will be posted regularly:
Claven XXVII Awards Dinner Ceremony
Saturday, April 25, 2009 The Claven Award was inaugurated in 1980, on the occasion of the school’s 75th anniversary. A lifetime achievement award, it is named in honor of Lauralton Hall’s foundress, Mother Mary Augustine Claven, whose spirit is at the core of Lauralton Hall’s mission and Mercy education values. The Claven Award is the highest distinction given by the school and is awarded biannually to exceptional women in recognition of their outstanding example, service and achievement.
For up-to-date information on the event and a listing of all Claven Award recipients, please visit the Claven Awards Ceremony webpage.
Other Events
For information on alumnae events, please visit the Homecoming & Reunions page of this web site. |