Friday, June 5, 2015

ICYMI: Griffin Hospital in Derby changes 5K Walk/Run date

More than 580 runners and walkers took part in the Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run last year, raising more than $50,000 for the Center’s patient support programs. This year’s Walk/Run has been moved to tomorrow. / Contributed photo

DERBY - The Annual Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care is moving to June. 
Griffin Hospital moved this traditional event to Saturday (June 6) to pair it with the hospital’s annual National Cancer Survivors’ activities.

“For the past six years, the Walk/Run has always been about bringing the community together to honor, celebrate and support local cancer survivors, so it seems like a perfect fit to move the Walk/Run to the weekend that we have traditionally invited our survivors to come back to the Center for Cancer Care to celebrate their strength,” said Christian Meagher, Walk/Run Director. 


Started as a way to celebrate the first anniversary of the building of the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, the first Walk/Run drew over 200 participants and raised more than $25,000. 
By 2014, those numbers grew to more than 560 participants and more than $50,000. Overall, the event has brought in more than $240,000 to help support local cancer survivors. 

This non-competitive, family-friendly event draws walkers and runners from all over the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including participants from Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state. 
Proceeds are earmarked for special needs of cancer patients, such as support for transportation, groceries and wig and salon services, as well as patient support programs at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. Area cancer survivors are invited to celebrate the event at a free survivors’ reception that offers food and free massages. 

Participants can walk or run individually, or may form a team with their family, friends and co-workers. 
Participants may also collect pledges or purchase a commemorative sign to honor or memorialize a loved one at the event. 
Check-in for the event begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Center for Cancer Care parking lot, 350 Seymour Ave. 
The Walk/Run is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged, and the first 500 registered participants will receive T-shirts. 
The 5K registration fee will increase from $25 to $30 after May 23. Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5k. 

For more information, call 203-732-7431 or e-mail 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.


Connecticut attractions slate Open House Day June 13

Dining room in the Marks-Brownson House at Shelton History Center./Contributed photo

         SHELTON - On June 13, Shelton Historical Society will be among many attractions 
across the state participating in Connecticut Open House Day at its complex at Shelton 
History Center, 70 Ripton Road.
          From noon-4 p.m., visitors will enjoy seeing six historic structures and have the opportunity to take a guided tour or participate in activities at several stations. 
  
        The event is free and open to the public. 
        For information call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.  

         Connecticut Open House Day is an annual event scheduled the second Saturday of 
June, where cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state open 
their doors to Connecticut residents, inviting them to discover – and rediscover –
Connecticut's fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism with a variety of special visitor incentives.

        The unique one-day event is part of a broad state initiative that began in 2005 
and is coordinated by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism 
(www.CTvisit.com).   


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Shelton's market to open Saturday

SHELTON - Saturday is the kickoff for this season's Shelton Farmers Market, 100 Canal St.

The market will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. It will feature local farmers and quality produce.

For more information:

SheltonCTFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

http://twitter.com/SheltonFarmMkt.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Ansonia Middle School students create permanent art

Ansonia Middle School seventh grader Jere-Mae Pintacasi paints a flower on a picnic table seat. 
The art project was funded by the Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation. Designs for the painting were created by seventh and eighth graders.
Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo and Vice President Steve DiRienzo worked with the students on the project. The table will be installed in the school's courtyard.


Please read my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.