U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, Westport Probate Judge Lisa Wexler, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, were among 150 guests in attendance at the 16th annual  Circle of Friends Evening of Recognition Gala Dinner, honoring the more than 100 teen volunteers who serve as  friends to a child with special needs from the Fairfield County community.  Pictured here are some of the teen honorees, and their leaders – including Circle of Friends founder and director Freida Hecht – holding the Certificate of Recognition presented to them by Senator Blumenthal. The event took place at Beth Israel Chabad of Westport/Norwalk on Sunday, May 22. For more information on Circle of Friends, visit circleoffriendsct.org.