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Stepping Stones Museum's Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball Family 4 Pack Ticket Giveaway

2/11/12 - By Mary Beth Lawlor

Stepping Stones Museum will be transforming into a snow-kissed wonderland on February 25th.  Dress up in your best and be part of a magical evening for the entire family. Stroll down the red carpet with your little princes and princesses. Make crowns and winter wands, learn ballroom moves from Robin Poska’s Ballroom Magic of Norwalk, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and more.

The Prize: A family four-pack of tickets to go to the Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball at Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk February 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m..  Value: $48

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How to Enter: To enter the contest you must email me or leave a comment below or on Facebook letting me know if you are a MP CT subscriber. If you aren't, please subscribe before entering the contest. We will match up the names to confirm. For fun, in your comments mention what color dress you (or your daughter) plan to wear. For the boys (and men), tie or no tie? Comments/emails must be entered by 12pm on Sunday, February 19th. Winner will be drawn at random and notified the same day. Please leave your contact information when you email. If you do not respond to our email notification within 24 hours, another winner will be drawn. Email addresses of entrants will not be collected, sold or otherwise abused.

P.S. Go ahead, enter now. You have a REALLY good chance of winning! Tell your friends. If they win, tell them they have to give you two of the tickets! ; )

You can register for the event by calling 203 899 0606, ext. 264 or online: 

Members $10/person
 Non-members $12/person
 

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