| Courage to Speak - 
8th Annual Courage To Speak® Empowering Your to be Drug Free Family Night on March 20th, 2012 5:15pm at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk
The Courage To Speak® Foundation Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, whose mission is "to save lives by empowering youth to be drug free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about the dangers of drugs." Ginger and Larry Katz founded the organization in 1996, just months after her 20 year old son Ian James Eaccarino died of an accidental drug overdose. Ginger pledged that she would do all she could to help prevent such a tragedy from befalling another family. Since then, Ms. Katz has become a nationally renowned speaker and has given over 1000 drug prevention presentations to students, parents, educators, law enforcement and state/national conferences. Reaching hundreds of thousands of people nationwide, she shares the story of her son Ian's losing battle with drugs, helping parents and educators keep our children safe.
The Courage To Speak® Foundation has worked with experts in the prevention field to develop The Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The Curriculum - including teacher training and classroom activities - provides crucial, ongoing follow-up to The Courage to Speak® Foundation's live presentation and video. The Foundation also provides a program for parents called The Courage to Speak Foundation- Courageous Parenting 101® . (see press release)
For more information visit: www.couragetospeak.org |
| Orange Historical Academy -  The Orange Historical Society wishes to announce it's Valentine Extravaganza sale, Saturday, February 4th and the 11th, at The Academy Museum 605 Orange Center Road, Orange. The museum is open every Saturday from 10:00-3:00 with antiques and collectibles for sale
as well as Town of Orange memorabilia and histories of Orange. The Valentine Extravaganza will feature vintage jewelry from the 40's and 50's.
All profits will be used to continue the restoration of the Bryan-Andrew
House, the oldest standing house in town. Info 203 795-6465
Founded in 1964, the Orange Historical Society strives to collect and preserve those items of history that pertain to the settlement of Orange as well as the surrounding area. In addition to protecting the history and the future of the Town of Orange, the Society maintains the Stone-Otis House, a restored 1830's homestead and The Academy, built in 1878, which serves as a museum. Both buildings are open from April to October on Sundays from 1-4 P.M. for tours or by special arrangement. The Society seeks public support and effort to preserve historical sites and to increase its membership. For further information call (203) 795-3106 or (203) 795-6465.
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| Valley Has a Heart Drive - The Spooner House in Shelton needs your help during its most important food collection of the year. The Valley Has a Heart Drive is on Saturday February 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to one of these Stop and Shops:
100 Division Street, Ansonia;
15 Franklin Street, Seymour
or 898 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
The Spooner House is trying to gather enough food to last through the winter months. Learn more at actspooner.org or call 203-225-0453
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| ChowdaFest -  Get Ready for Chowdafest IV. In three years, Chowdafest has grown to become the area's biggest and most fun culinary competition. Almost 2,000 people attended last year's competition, casting over 17,000 votes for their favorite soups and chowders. The event is conducted by members of the Unitarian Universalists in Westport which has raised enough to fund over 30,000 meals over the past 3 years for the CT Food Bank.
This year's event will once again be held the day before the "SOUPer" bowl and be football themed. We have new restaurants along with Chowdafest veterans to tantalize your taste buds and woo your vote. Congrats to our 2011 winners: Mansion Clam House (classic New England clam chowder), Southport Brewing Company (creative chowder category winner) and Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro (bisque/soup champion).
Visit www.chowdafest.org for more information! |
| Jane Ryan School Benefit Breakfast - JANE RYAN FATHERS CLUB
KICKS OFF FOOTBALL GAME DAY WITH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Jane Ryan Fathers Club will host its 19th Annual GAME DAY Breakfast on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the school. The All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continues through noon. The breakfast consists of pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip and plain), sausage, fruit, bagels, juice, coffee and more. Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for school children under age 12 (pre-kindergartners enter free). Proceeds from the breakfast support the Jane Ryan School by providing funds for new learning aids, books and equipment.
For additional details, please contact the Fathers Club at JaneRyanFathersClub@yahoo.com |
| Bridgeport Caribe Youth League - The Bridgeport Caribe Youth League is holding a holiday dance to benefit the Caribe Youth Scholarship fund established in 2008. To date Caribe student/athletes have received nearly $40,000 in high school and college scholarships. Take a break from the holiday shopping and join us on Saturday December 17 at the Ramada Inn on Lordship Boulevard in Stratford from 8pm to 2am. Music provided by DJ China Man and Salsa Sensation Mikata. Tickets include horsd’oeuvres, are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information visit www.bcyl.org or call 203-913-0073. |
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| Courage to Speak -
8th Annual Courage To Speak® Empowering Your to be Drug Free Family Night on March 20th, 2012 5:15pm at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk
The Courage To Speak® Foundation Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, whose mission is "to save lives by empowering youth to be drug free and encouraging parents to communicate effectively with their children about the dangers of drugs." Ginger and Larry Katz founded the organization in 1996, just months after her 20 year old son Ian James Eaccarino died of an accidental drug overdose. Ginger pledged that she would do all she could to help prevent such a tragedy from befalling another family. Since then, Ms. Katz has become a nationally renowned speaker and has given over 1000 drug prevention presentations to students, parents, educators, law enforcement and state/national conferences. Reaching hundreds of thousands of people nationwide, she shares the story of her son Ian's losing battle with drugs, helping parents and educators keep our children safe.
The Courage To Speak® Foundation has worked with experts in the prevention field to develop The Courage to Speak® Drug Prevention Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The Curriculum - including teacher training and classroom activities - provides crucial, ongoing follow-up to The Courage to Speak® Foundation's live presentation and video. The Foundation also provides a program for parents called The Courage to Speak Foundation- Courageous Parenting 101® . (see press release)
For more information visit: www.couragetospeak.org |
| Orange Historical Academy - The Orange Historical Society wishes to announce it's Valentine Extravaganza sale, Saturday, February 4th and the 11th, at The Academy Museum 605 Orange Center Road, Orange. The museum is open every Saturday from 10:00-3:00 with antiques and collectibles for sale
as well as Town of Orange memorabilia and histories of Orange. The Valentine Extravaganza will feature vintage jewelry from the 40's and 50's.
All profits will be used to continue the restoration of the Bryan-Andrew
House, the oldest standing house in town. Info 203 795-6465
Founded in 1964, the Orange Historical Society strives to collect and preserve those items of history that pertain to the settlement of Orange as well as the surrounding area. In addition to protecting the history and the future of the Town of Orange, the Society maintains the Stone-Otis House, a restored 1830's homestead and The Academy, built in 1878, which serves as a museum. Both buildings are open from April to October on Sundays from 1-4 P.M. for tours or by special arrangement. The Society seeks public support and effort to preserve historical sites and to increase its membership. For further information call (203) 795-3106 or (203) 795-6465.
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| Valley Has a Heart Drive - The Spooner House in Shelton needs your help during its most important food collection of the year. The Valley Has a Heart Drive is on Saturday February 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to one of these Stop and Shops:
100 Division Street, Ansonia;
15 Franklin Street, Seymour
or 898 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton
The Spooner House is trying to gather enough food to last through the winter months. Learn more at actspooner.org or call 203-225-0453
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| ChowdaFest - Get Ready for Chowdafest IV. In three years, Chowdafest has grown to become the area's biggest and most fun culinary competition. Almost 2,000 people attended last year's competition, casting over 17,000 votes for their favorite soups and chowders. The event is conducted by members of the Unitarian Universalists in Westport which has raised enough to fund over 30,000 meals over the past 3 years for the CT Food Bank.
This year's event will once again be held the day before the "SOUPer" bowl and be football themed. We have new restaurants along with Chowdafest veterans to tantalize your taste buds and woo your vote. Congrats to our 2011 winners: Mansion Clam House (classic New England clam chowder), Southport Brewing Company (creative chowder category winner) and Nicholas Roberts Gourmet Bistro (bisque/soup champion).
Visit www.chowdafest.org for more information! |
| Jane Ryan School Benefit Breakfast - JANE RYAN FATHERS CLUB
KICKS OFF FOOTBALL GAME DAY WITH PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Jane Ryan Fathers Club will host its 19th Annual GAME DAY Breakfast on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the school. The All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continues through noon. The breakfast consists of pancakes (blueberry, chocolate chip and plain), sausage, fruit, bagels, juice, coffee and more. Admission is only $5 for adults and $4 for school children under age 12 (pre-kindergartners enter free). Proceeds from the breakfast support the Jane Ryan School by providing funds for new learning aids, books and equipment.
For additional details, please contact the Fathers Club at JaneRyanFathersClub@yahoo.com |
| Bridgeport Caribe Youth League - The Bridgeport Caribe Youth League is holding a holiday dance to benefit the Caribe Youth Scholarship fund established in 2008. To date Caribe student/athletes have received nearly $40,000 in high school and college scholarships. Take a break from the holiday shopping and join us on Saturday December 17 at the Ramada Inn on Lordship Boulevard in Stratford from 8pm to 2am. Music provided by DJ China Man and Salsa Sensation Mikata. Tickets include horsd’oeuvres, are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. For more information visit www.bcyl.org or call 203-913-0073. |
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