Recuperation journey: Sunday sunset

Took this with my phone from the Derby hilltop. The dark cloud was moving in fast!

Network this Wednesday at Greater Valley Chamber's Schmoozapalooza

Schmoozapalooza 2.0 Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m. Trumbull Marriott Shelton  180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull

Join the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 20th Anniversary of this exciting Table Top Expo & Business After Hours. More than 60 area businesses will be exhibiting their latest products and services in a FUN and casual networking environment.   The afternoon will also include music, cash bar, door prizes, and food tastings from some of the region’s best restaurants and caterers.   So bring your coworkers, clients, and friends to this FREE networking event in partnership with our friends at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC).   Special thanks to our Sponsors: AFC Urgent Care, Griffin Health, ION Bank, Minuteman Press, Mutual Security Credit Union, Peralta Design, Progressive Diagnostics, RJS Designs, WEBE 108 FM, STAR 99.9 FM, WPLR 99.1 FM, and WICC 600 AM.   To help us with our planning, please register HERE This is a press release from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Recuperation journey: Welcoming fall color

 

... at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.

Fundraisers slated in October to benefit The Valley Goes Pink

The 13th Annual Valley Goes Pink Campaign invites residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout October for a good cause.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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 celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

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

For registration, tickets, and more information, visit griffinhealth.org/pink.

Pizza Party for Pink, Oct. 13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. - Char & Lemon, 302 Center Rock Green, Quarry Walk in Oxford will host a Pizza Party for Pink, featuring great food and raffles.

The Marvelous Wonderettes Dream On, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. - Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St., Shelton, is dedicating a special performance of “The Marvelous Wonderettes Dream On” to benefit The Valley Goes Pink. Tickets are $50. Cabaret seating and BYO food and drink.

Bare Slate Open Workshop, Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. - Bare Slate will host a special workshop fundraiser at Steady Habits Tasting Lounge, 320 Howe Avenue, Shelton. Tickets are $75. Project, pizza, and salad included.

Necklace Raffle - Win a White Gold 2.65 CT Aqua Pendant necklace valued at $1,600! Necklace generously donated by AJ Klein Jewelers in Shelton. Tickets are $10 each. Winner will be drawn on Oct. 31.

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund at 203-732-7504.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.