Showing posts with label fundraiser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fundraiser. Show all posts

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Ansonia Lions to host bingo brunch fundraiser at Chifrijo Sunday


ANSONIA - Join us for a FUN, fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Chifrijo's Restaurant, 311 Main St. 

We will be having door prizes and prizes for winning bingos. 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. order lunch/social, bingo starts at 12 p.m.


This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby reschedules lemonade stand to Thursday


Sharing from St. Mary-St. Michael School:

Due to today's rainy weather, we have rescheduled our Lemonade Stand to Thursday July 9 from 12-3 p.m. in front of the school!

Monday, June 29, 2026

Seymour Pink to open early-bird registration for 5K Wednesday


Celebrating our 15th Annual 5K

Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us in celebrating a massive milestone—the 15th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K!


Registration officially opens this Wednesday, July 1 at 9 a.m. We are so incredibly proud of the success this event has seen over the years, and for our 15th year, we are aiming higher than ever. Our goal for this year is to bring together 3,000 runners and walkers. This is our year to celebrate the incredible impact our 5K has had over the years, and we need YOU to help us blow this out of the water!


Take advantage of our 2-week early-bird registration period starting Wednesday! During this window, registration for the 5K is just $25. Please note that the price will increase to $40 after the early-bird period ends, so don't wait!


Whether you are running solo or creating a team, all registrations will be hosted exclusively on RunSignUp. Grab your friends, family, and coworkers, and start forming your teams now!


Bookmark the registration link so you are ready on Wednesday morning:

https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Seymour/PoundingthePavementforPink5K


Thank you for your continued support, and we can't wait to see you at the starting line!


Best regards,

The Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K Committee


Friday, June 12, 2026

DJ's Pizza fundraiser to support Seymour Oxford Food Bank



SEYMOUR - We’re thrilled to launch our first‑ever PIZZA fundraiser with our friends at DJ’s Pizza — a local favorite and a huge supporter of the Seymour Oxford Food Bank.

Here’s how it works:
❤️ For every 10 pizzas purchased, DJ’s will donate 1 pizza to SOFB.
❤️ You can also purchase a pizza directly for our freezer, helping us stock meals for neighbors shopping with us.
❤️ Every pizza comes with a coupon for a FREE small cheese pizza with a $25 order.
❤️ And SOFB receives a percentage of every sale, making your dinner go even further.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Cornhole tournament in Derby to benefit Christian R. Sobin Memorial Fund


DERBY - Proceeds from Saturday's 4th annual cornhole tournament at Coon Hollow Park will benefit the Christian R. Sobin Memorial Fund at the Valley Community Foundation.

Christian, 29, was a graduate of Ansonia High School, according to information from the Valley Community Foundation.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Beacon Hose in Beacon Falls to hold annual carnival June 25-27


BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE: bit.ly/bhcraffle2026 


Come kick off summer and celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the 2026 Beacon Hose Carnival -- it's Beacon Falls' biggest party! Here's the quick info you need to know:
🎉 WHAT: The continuation of a tradition that stretches back to 1963, where we bring together old friends and new neighbors for fun, food, music, rides, and camaraderie -- and admission is free!
📅 WHEN: Thursday-Saturday, June 25-27.
📍 WHERE: Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 (35 North Main Street, Beacon Falls).
😎 WHY: Our volunteer fire department and EMS service's biggest annual fundraiser to help fund our many programs, including fire prevention, scholarships, youth sports, holiday celebrations, community events, perks for our volunteers, and more.
Here's what we've got on tap:
💰 $10,000 RAFFLE: It's back! The grand prize is $10,000, followed by 29 more cash prizes that bring the prize pool to $19,000. Tickets cost $20 and are currently on sale through the carnival. They can be purchased at the firehouse, through a Beacon Hose member, on our website (links above, below, or in the event ticket link), and at select local businesses.
🦞 EAT IT UP: We know you love our carnival food! We've got all the classics, seafood, fried dough, sausage and peppers, loaded baked potatoes, and some new items coming.
🍻 POUR ME SOMETHING: Domestic drafts, craft beers, hard cider, seltzers, and sangria over there at the beer truck!
🎡 FUN FOR EVERYONE: Carnival rides and games from Marenna Amusements, live entertainment all three days on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage and the Riverview Backstage, and a whole lot of fun.
🚒 PARADE: One of the state's biggest parades will come down Main Street on June 27 at 5 p.m.
And finally, here's our schedule of events -- look for us to be adding a few things soon:
1️⃣ THURSDAY: We're open from 6-10 p.m. We'll have classic rock from Majestic on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage at 6:30 p.m. and more on the Riverview Backstage.
2️⃣ FRIDAY: We're open from 6-11 p.m. We'll have country music from Austin Burr on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage at 7 p.m., plus more on the Riverview Backstage.
3️⃣ SATURDAY: The parade steps off at 5 p.m., and the carnival will be open from 5:30-11 p.m. with '80s throwbacks from The Pop Rocks on the Beacon Pizza Bar Main Street Stage after the parade. The $10,000 raffle drawing will be at 8:30 p.m., just after we award parade trophies.
The support of Beacon Falls residents and all friends of Beacon Hose is always loyal and always appreciated.
We're also seeking donations from local residents and sponsorships from local businesses to help offset the substantial costs of the running the event. 
Any donation or sponsorship helps, so we appreciate anything you can do. Thanks to our new title sponsor, the Beacon Pizza Bar!
Stay tuned for more news as we get closer to the event! In the meantime, check out some of these links for more information and ways to donate to the carnival cause.
❓ CARNIVAL HOME: http://bit.ly/bhccarnival
📝 2026 CARNIVAL PREVIEW: bit.ly/bhccarnival2026
🎟️ BUY RAFFLE TICKETS: bit.ly/bhcraffle2026
🚑 PARADE RSVP: https://bit.ly/bhcparade
🎁 DONATIONS: http://bit.ly/bhcdonate
🤝 SPONSORSHIPS: http://bit.ly/bhcsponsor

Shared from a Facebook event page.