Lachat Town Farm Honors Local Women for International Women’s Day

Weston, Conn. (March 8th, 2021) – Lachat Town Farm celebrates International Women’s Day on Mon., March 8th by honoring 36 local women who, during this past year, have made a significant positive impact on the community. Honorees include healthcare professionals, high school students, town representatives, community activists, and more.

“Those being honored are among many talented and dedicated women who were nominated through Lachat Town’s Farm call for submissions,” said Elizabeth Zeppernick, Chair of Lachat Town Farm’s Commission. “Although we are honoring 35 individuals, they represent each of us – women who are fully committed to the betterment of their community, families, and each other.”

Local producers collaborated to create a beautiful tribute video highlighting each of the honorees. The video includes photos, poetry, songs, and quotes as well as a performance through song by local performing arts students from SBE Studio, which is led by Jodi Stevens, a Broadway veteran and vocal/theatre coach. Additionally, an original song was penned by Stephen Whittemore Collins.

The event, sponsored by Camelot Realty, is part of a community celebration that includes the purchase of Tea Party Boxes from women owned businesses, Dough & Co. and Teawrks. Local girl scout troupes delivered gifts and the award to all confirmed nominees.

“Since Lachat could not host their annual International Women’s Day tea party in person, this virtual experience will still allow us to celebrate this day together,” Zeppernick said. “Those who are attending the virtual tea party will have first access to the honoree video.”

According to International Women’s Day website, the goal of this annual awareness day, which began in 1911, is to celebrate “the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.”

Lachat Town Farm's 2021 honorees:

Mary Bailey
Carol Baldwin
Jennifer Bernheim
Terry Cho
Nicole Copans
Helen de Keijzer
Dawn Egan
Pattie Falber
Ruby Hedge
Julianne Icatar
Laura Kaddis
Amy Kalafa
Sarah Kloos
Christina Koether
Shara Kolodney
Arya Kothari
Allison Lisbon
Karen Magee
Gena Mann
Bis Misra
Elena Moffly
Charlene Monn
Samantha Nestor
Keona Patel
Kristen Papen
Wendy Petty
Patti Popp
Maria Proto
Sarika Ramachandran
Catherine Revzon
Lealani Rodriguez
Kara Schiff
Larissa Tedesco
Vicki Thomas
Michele Tivey
Margaret Wirtenberg

About Lachat Town Farm

Lachat Town Farm is focused on providing ways to unite all generations around a community farm effort by celebrating Weston's farming roots and offering extensive educational programs related to agriculture, the environment, sustainability, nutrition, and the arts while fostering an appreciation for the history of Weston and its diverse community. For more information about upcoming programs, visit lachattownfarm.org.