Moon rising over Ansonia

Looking at the sky on Thursday. 

Recuperation journey: Walking for a good cause

Today I registered to once again be a part of our Circle of Friends' breast cancer support group team at the 6th annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink to benefit Seymour Pink. The event will be held on Oct. 7 this year.

We usually draw a bit of attention to ourselves by being the last group of walkers to cross the finish line. But we have a lot of fun!

Here we are nearing the finish line in 2016.


And I just posted a press release about the ninth annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. You can read all about it here.

Here are two of my friends from the Circle of Friends at last year's Griffin 5K.


Please consider registering for one or both of these walk/runs that benefit residents right here in our Valley community. 
They are always a fun time and participating in them will make you feel good!

Griffin Hospital 5K Walk/Run in Derby returns to the fall

Participants photographed at the start of the 2016 5K Walk/Run. /Contributed photo  

DERBY - The Ninth Annual 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital is moving back to the fall.

This non-competitive, family-friendly event is set for Sept. 30 at the Griffin Hospital Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with the Walk/Run kicking off at 9 a.m. 

Pre-registration is encouraged, and the first 500 registered participants will receive T-shirts. Registration is $25. The registration fees will increase by $5 after Sept. 15.

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. 

In addition to funding direct patient care needs, the proceeds from this year’s 5K will support the purchase of technological advances in Griffin’s Radiation Oncology department to provide exceptional cancer care that is comprehensive, comforting, and close to home.

The 5K draws walkers and runners from the Lower Naugatuck Valley, including Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Naugatuck, and all over the state. 

The 5K Walk/Run was started by the caregivers of the Cancer Center as a way to raise funds to purchase wigs for patients. 

The first Walk/Run exceeded expectations drawing over 200 participants and raising more than $25,000, providing opportunity for additional financial support for patients as they undergo cancer treatment. 

Now in its ninth year, the 5K has drawn thousands of participants over the years and raised more than $300,000 to help support local cancer survivors.

Participants can walk or run individually, or form a team with their family, friends and co-workers. Participants are encouraged to collect pledges or purchase a commemorative sign to honor or memorialize a loved one at the event.

Individuals and teams can register online at griffinhealth.org/5K. 

For more information, call 203-732-7466 or e-mail 5Kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org.

Sponsor the Griffin 5K

The 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care still has sponsorship opportunities available, which include signage at the event, company logo on back of participant T-shirts, and opportunities to distribute promotional products at the event.

For more information about sponsorships, contact Laura Murphy at 5kwalkrun@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Music, food on tap before 'Twelfth Night' performance in Shelton

SHELTON - Valley Shakespeare Festival, the Naugatuck Valley’s only professional theater company, will present its fifth annual free outdoor summer production, Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night, or What You Will,” at 8 p.m. July 13-16 at Veterans Memorial-Riverwalk Park.  
All four performances are free and open to the public, and audiences are encouraged to arrive early at 6 p.m. with blankets and lawn chairs for picnicking and family time.  

The Park is located at 38 Canal St. East, on the banks of the Housatonic River, making it an ideal venue for an outdoor performance under the stars on a soft summer night.
Friday night is “Concert Night” with food trucks and live entertainment featuring Lee Ann Lovelace and George Lesiw prior to the performance courtesy of “Celebrate Shelton.”  

For more information call 203-513-9446 or visit www.vsfestival.org.

This is a press release from Valley Shakespeare Festival.

Save the date: Food Trucks in the Valley slated at Shelton Riverwalk

An aerial view of last year's Food Trucks in the Valley festival at the Shelton Riverwalk./ Photo from Facebook event page. 

Sharing this info from a Facebook event page:

"Food Trucks in the Valley benefits Spooner House
SUGGESTED $2 ADMISSION (does not apply to food and beverage). 
Please like our page:Food Trucks in the Valley and follow us on Twitter: @ValleyFTs and Instagram: ValleyFoodTrucks
25+ Food Trucks
Live Music
Craft Beer with Bumski's
Car Show: Bring your classic or themed car, People's Choice Award
Kids Activities
Local Vendors
And more... 

"Thank you to our sponsors: Newtown Savings Bank, Avalon Shelton, Shelton Car Care, People's United Bank BMW of Bridgeport and more TBA soon!
"If you would like to sponsor Food Trucks in the Valley, please email FoodTrucksintheValley@gmail.com.

"***PARKING will be available along the Riverwalk sidewalk, Conti building municipal lot, on the grass like last year, Shelton Post Office, street parking all around the venue, and across the bridge.

"Thank you to our 2016 sponsors: 
Toys"R"Us/Babies"R"Us, The Exchange Club of Shelton, NPI Medical, Conaway Design, Dental Associates of CT, Shelton Car Care, Unilever, Valley Community Foundation, Brighindi Builders, mebCINEMA, Food Trucks In, People's United Bank, Ned Miller Agency, JMK Training, John J. Brennan Construction, BMW of Bridgeport, and ACI Dynamix.

"VAP Events is excited to host this event for its 4th year! 
Visit our website: http://vapevents.com/"

Legion Post 16 in Shelton to host dinner, magic show