Valley Goes Pink kicks off with concert on Huntington Green

DERBY - The Ninth Annual Valley Goes Pink campaign invites residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events featuring great food, drink, and fun for a good cause throughout September and October.

The campaign kicks off Sept. 23 from 1-4 p.m. with “Turn the Huntington Green Pink,” a free concert featuring Shot Down, as well as activities for children, and food trucks at the Huntington Green in Shelton.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

The following is a list of unique Valley Goes Pink fundraising events. 

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7504, Jodi Dawley, 203-521-2233 or Frannie Leonard, 203-218-8196 for more information. 

For more information about Valley Goes Pink and additional events, visit the Valley Goes Pink on Facebook or griffinhealth.org/pink.

Waiters Go Pink, Oct. 1 - Volunteer waiters will serve guests at Wellington's Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton, and tips will go to the cause. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required at 203-929-0336.

Bras for the Valley, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. - This highly-anticipated event features ART BRAS designed by volunteers and then showcased in a fashion show and live auction at Il Palio, 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Tickets are $40. Call Jodi at 203-521-2233 for sponsorships or to enter a model!

Pinktoberfest by Yuengling, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. – Come enjoy Yuengling beer specials, a special “Germanfest” tasting menu and great giveaways at Wellington's Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton.

Bingo for Boobies at THC, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. - Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat screen TV, at The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby. A $25 donation includes 10 bingo sheets and pizza. Call Sue for reservations at 203-400-1068.

Wine & Whiskey Tasting Event, Oct. 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Sip and savor a broad array of fine wines and whiskeys at Vazzy’s Cucina, 706 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. 
The event includes food and entertainment and special discounts through a partnership with Kindred Spirits of Shelton. $50 for wine or whiskey tasting; $75 for both.

Team Tatas Trivia Night, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. - Come for a fun night filled with trivia and prizes at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. A $25 donation includes Porky’s famous wings and pizza. Cash bar. Call Karyn for reservations at 203-445-3091.

Rock the Valley Pink, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. - Come see Social Convention perform at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. A $20 donation includes a free drink.

Chili Cook off, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. – First responders from the Valley compete for best tasting chili at Bad Sons Beer Company, 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby. Cash bar for craft beer. A $25 donation includes tasting and a vote.

Second Annual Diamond Dig, Oct. 25 from 3-7 p.m. - Take your chances at winning precious gemstones and a 1-carat diamond at Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

$40 donation for each bucket.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.