Location: 600 Main Street, Town Hall, Somers, CT Event benefits: Somers Arts & Crafts Committee, Somers Food Pantry Phone: 860 749-7330 The Somer's Craft Fair is back featuring over 60 vendors, local artists, crafters. Food, family fun, kids activities. For more information visit: www.somersnow.com
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Farmington: Farmington Savings Bank Shred Day
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Farmington Savings Bank, 3 Melrose Drive, off Route 4, Farmington Phone: 860-284-4138 For One Day, the "S" in Farmington Savings Bank Stands for "Shredding." On Saturday, Farmington Savings Bank becomes Farmington Shredding Bank as the financial institution offers a free day of shredding services. Each family is allowed to bring up to two boxes of papers to be shred. Papers may include staples and paper clips, but must be removed from binders and notebooks. All shredding will be done by Shred-it, the world’s leading on-site document destruction company. FSB Shred Day is supported by Comcast Connecticut.
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Ridgefield: 2008 Native American Festival
September 13 & 14, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm Location: Ballard Park, Ridgefield, CT
Directions: From Danbury, take Route 7 South to Route 35 South. Follow Route 35 South to Main Street, Ridgefield. From Route 95, take Route 7 North to Route 35 South. Follow Route 35 South to Main Street, Ridgefield. Admission: $10.00 adults, $5.00 seniors & children. For more information: A Touch of Sedona 203-438-7146.
Sponsored by Touch of Sedona and the Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club. The 12th Annual Native American Festival will be at Ridgefield's Ballard Park rain or shine. This educational, cultural, family event will feature entertainment by Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Joanne Shenandoah and performances featuring Iroquois & pow wow style dancing, among other attractions. Ther will be children's activities in the teepee village, where a teepee-raising demonstration will be held once each day. Try some traditional Native American foods like corn soup, fry bread, buffalo burgers, venison and chili. Vendors will offer a variety of items. Artists will give demonstrations throughout the day, and fine art will be on exhibit and available for purchase.
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East Hartford: The Liver Walk
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Time: 9:30am Location: Rentschler Field in East Hartford Event Benefits: American Liver Foundation - to raise awareness to help tackle the fight against liver disease.
The Liver Life Walk is a way for the American Liver Foundation to raise awareness and promote the importance of liver wellness as well as raise funds to help tackle the fight against liver disease. You can do your part by donating, registering to walk as a Team Captain, Individual or volunteer! Raise $100 with your team and receive a free 2008 walk shirt. Fabulous prizes for fundraisers who exceed this amount will be available.
This day is fun for the WHOLE family. There will be music, games, awards, face painting, clowns and much, much more!
Calling women of all abilities and ages.. Join the 2nd annual women's triathlon at Winding Trails in Farmington on Sunday, September 14th! From beginners to the experienced triathletes, this sprint distance triathlon is for you. Taking place in a friendly non-intimidating enviroment. Swim a 1/2 loop in the winding trails lake, cycle 12 miles through the quiet roads of Farmington and Avon, then enjoy a flat 5K run. For more information, please visit www.hartfordmarathonfoundation.com.
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Glastonbury: Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Walk
Thursday, September 21, 2008
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 am, 3.5 Mile Run/Walk begins at 10:00 am Location: Glastonbury High School, 330 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 Event Benefits: National Lung Cancer Partnership
Time: Registration, 10 to 11:30, ride starts at noon Location: Willington Fire Department Event Benefits: Hole in the Wall Gang Camp & the Willington Fire Department
It is a 60-70 mile ride through Northeastern Connecticut with stops at local businesses, fire departments and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. There will be a police escort. ABSOLUTELY NO alcohol consumption permitted. All proceeds benefit the two organizations 50/50. $20 per rider/ $10 Passenger. Registration from 10 to 11:30, ride leaves at Noon from the Fire Department.
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Granby: 5th Annual Fall 5k Classic
September 23, 2008
Time: Pre Registration at 7:45 a.m., Race at 9 a.m.
Location: Granby Event benefits: Strong Kids Campaign
Phone: 860-653-5524 Farmington Valley YMCA is sponsoring it's 5th Annual fall 5k Classic on Sunday September 21st, pre registrations starts at 7:45am and race time is 9am. Rebecca Lobo will be this year's MC. There will also be a free kid's run and on-site childcare.
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Cromwell: Pets on Parade
September 27, 2008
Time: 100:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Pierson Park, Cromwell
Event benefits: ShelterAnimals "Special Needs For Pets" fund.
Phone: 860-635-2256 x29
For more information:Cromwell Animal Control at 860-635-2256 Ext 29 or visit www.cromwellpd.com
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The "Special Needs for Pets" fund was developed to help local animals that are rescued by the Animal Control Department. Donated monies go directly to shelter animals that my need to be spayed, neutered, need special surgeries or may need vaccinations. In addition the funds objective is to improve the level of care in the community and strengthen the bonds between people and animals through education and community outreach events.
The walk will be held rain or shine at Pierson Park, West Street in Cromwell. The day will be fun filled with activities for both four legged and two legged friends. Some of the festivities include a pet costume parade, a blessing of the animals, agility demonstrations, Food, DJ, sponsor tables, a demonstration by the Cromwell Police K-9 and games for the dogs to play.
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Capital City Bike Night
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Date: Saturday, September 27 Time: 4pm - 8pm Location: Main St. in Hartford, CT
All bikes are welcome! Bring out your classic or custom ride. Live Music, Bike Awards, Great Food, and Street Vendors.
For event information, sponsorship packages or vendor information, please call (860) 560-5456 or email: oconnellm@crtct.org
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Meriden: Jennifer’s House of Hair 4th annual Cut-A-Thon
October 4, 2008
Location: 437 Broad Street, Meriden Time: 9am-3pm. Event benefits: Meriden/Wallingford Chrysalis for Women and Children,a scholarship fund for Platt, Maloney, and Wilcox High Schools. All monies collected will be donated, 100%, to the chosen organizations. For more information: 203-235-3166. Jennifer’s House of Hair of Meriden is holding its 4th Annual Cut a Thon. Wash and Cut ($15), 15 minute Chair Massage ($15), Mini Manicures ($10), and Mini Pedicures ($15). All will be available on a first come, first serve basis with a sign-up sheet available. Entertainment, refreshments and raffles will also be at the event.
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Pumpkins 'n' Pooches Autumn Fair and Dog Fest
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Rain Date: October 12th
Location: Colchester Town Green
Join the Colchester Lions Club 10th Annual Pumpkins 'n' Pooches Autumn Fair & Dog Fest, scheduled Sunday, October 5, 2008, with a rain date of October 12th. Admission is free and activities are reasonably priced. We offer fun for the entire family - including the dog!
The event features over 90 Crafters and Vendors, selling a variety of goods. The vendors donate items for our Raffle, and four drawings are held throughout the day. We are looking for crafters and vendors to participate in this event .
The highlight of the day is the dog contests. People are invited to bring their dogs to participate in costumed and non-costumed categories. There is also a Decorated Pumpkin contest.
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Canton: Riding for a Reason
Location: Canton, CT
Event benefits: Lance Armstrong Foundation
Phone: 860-212-0884
Riding for a Reason, coordinated by Canton High School Senior Ryan Abraham is set to take place this October 19th with many sponsorships, participants, and activities. Profits will go directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer prevention, access to screening and care, improvement of the quality of life for cancer survivors and investment in research
The idea for Riding for a Reason came from Ryan who is a senior at Canton High School . Seniors are allowed to take part in a Senior Project Class where students pick a topic of personal interest to explorer and develop. Ryan felt that raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation would be a great topic with a lot of opportunity to develop, thus Riding for a Reason came about.
We are hoping to raise over $10,000 to give directly to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. We are also hoping to attract as many people as possible by offering 100, 50, and 30 mile bike tours as well as 10 and 5 K Run/Walk/Skate tours throughout that Farmington Valley Greenway and Farmington River Trails. For more information go to: http://www.ridingforareasonCT.org
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Burlington: Class Reunion - The Lewis S. Mills School - Class of 1983
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Charter Oak Health Plan
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