Concert, chili contest, 2nd annual Diamond Dig to benefit Valley Goes Pink

DERBY - The 9th Annual Valley Goes Pink invites the community to another exciting week of events filled with a concert, chili, and carats.

The Valley Goes Pink will host a Rock the Valley Pink concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton, featuring Social Convention. 
A $20 donation includes admission and a free drink.

Bad Sons Beer Company, 251 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, will host a chili contest between first responders from the Valley at 6 p.m. Oct. 23. 
A $25 donation includes tasting and a vote. Cash bar for craft beer.

And from 3-7 p.m. Oct. 25 Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, will host its second annual Diamond Dig. Take your chances at winning precious gemstones, including a 1-carat diamond. 
Cost is a $40 donation for each bucket.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley to create awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and showcase partnering organizations.

For more information on how you can go Pink, including a calendar of events, visit griffinhealth.org/pink, like us on Facebook or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at development@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7504.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.