Thursday, May 23, 2019

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

   Thursday's beautiful sunset.

Housy River Duck Race to benefit St. Mary-St.Michael School in Derby


DERBY - The Annual Housy River Duck Race is going to make one lucky duck $10,000 richer this year.
Set for 12:30 p.m. June 29 at the new Derby Summerfest, this fundraiser allows participants to purchase a rubber duck that will be dropped from the Shelton-Derby Bridge into the Housatonic River. 
It will race thousands of other ducks for a chance to win 20 prizes, including $10,000 for first and $1,000 each for second and third.

Proceeds from the Housy Duck Race benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby. The school relies on the funds to enhance its arts, technology, and athletic programs.
“This race has always been a fun event in the Valley for more than 10 years, and we wanted to spread our wings a bit this year with a grand prize that is truly something to quack about,” said St. Mary-St. Michael Principal Grace Torres. “We’re a small Catholic school that focuses on encouraging students to achieve academic excellence as well as a desire to help their schoolmates, their community, and their world. The Duck Race allows us to offer students special programs in the arts, sciences, and sports to help discover and use their talents as the leaders of tomorrow.”
Ducks are $10 each and can be purchased online at stmarystmichaelct.eduk12.net or by calling the school at 203-735-6471. 
Tickets will also be available at locations  throughout the Valley.

About St. Mary-St. Michael School

St. Mary-St. Michael School serves students in grades PreK through Grade 8. 
The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where students are academically challenged and prepared to become productive, virtuous citizens. The school is fully accredited by NEASC and offers a low student/teacher ratio,  full day kindergarten, before and after school program, multiage Prek program for 3 and 4 year old children, interactive whiteboard technology, technology instruction, Spanish (PreK - Grade 8), sports, school band, and after school co-curricular activities. Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford welcome students of all faiths, ethnic groups and socio-economic backgrounds.
Please call the school to set up a tour 203-735-6471 or visit stmarystmichaelct.eduk12.net for more information.



This is a press release from St. Mary-St.Michael School.

State lawmakers collect donations for homeless veterans

The “Stuff-a-Humvee” event is an annual tradition at the State Capitol to collect donations to benefit Connecticut’s homeless veterans and their families.  
Donations received from Wednesday's event included clothing, health care, and hygiene items for men and women.  
The collections will benefit the South Park Inn in Hartford and the Homes for the Brave in Bridgeport. 

Among participants in the initiative were, from left, House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, Rep. Stephanie Cummings, Rep. Rosa Rebimbas, Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Rep. David Labriola, and Sen. George S. Logan.


This is a press release from Connecticut State Republicans.