SIS students donate funds to Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital

The SIS Teen Community OutReach Program members at Shelton Intermediate School presented a check for The Hewitt Center For Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital from the proceeds raised from their Pink Volleyball game and Pink table fundraisers during the month of October.

Thank you so much for your continued support!

Shared from The Valley Goes Pink Facebook page.

Valley Goes Pink slates fundraisers for The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness

We hope to see you at some of our events this Fall! Please visit griffinhealth.org/pink for more information and registration.

All events to benefit The Hewitt Center For Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital!

Valley Goes Pink fundraisers slated in Shelton, Derby

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

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

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

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

Waiters Go Pink!, Sept. 29 – The wait staff at Wellington’s Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton, and local community members will be serving up smiles and delicious food for a good cause. All tips during the evening service will be donated to the Valley Goes Pink. Reservations are required at 203-929-0336.

Trivia Night, Oct. 7 – Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton, will host a fun-filled night of trivia and prizes starting at 6 p.m. A $30 donation includes Porky's famous wings and pizza. Cash bar and raffles are available.

Art Bras for the Valley, Oct. 9 – Little Barn, 901 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, will host a fashion show featuring unique art bras created by breast cancer survivors and their family and friends, and local businesses starting at 6 p.m. The event is $60 a ticket and includes of hors d'oeuvres (cash bar available), silent auction and raffles.

Pink Bingo, Oct. 14 – The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby, will host an evening of exciting bingo games, great company, and fantastic prizes starting at 6 p.m. A $30 donation includes 10 bingo sheets, dabber and two slices of Zuppardi's cheese pizza. Snacks and Zuppardi's Pizza (limited menu) will be available for purchase. There will be a cash bar and raffles.

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

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This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Pink posts 2024 major fundraising events

Our 2024 Major Events Calendar is set!

Mark your calendars for our hosted fundraiser events:

--A Night to Remember

--Pasta Dinner

--Golf Tournament

--Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k

--Seymour Pink Day

--A Pink Night of Appreciation

Learn more on our website http://www.seymourpink.com/forms/

This is shared from Seymour Pink's Facebook page.

Festival at Nolan Field in Ansonia to benefit Relay for Life of Naugatuck Valley

FREE event for all ages to enjoy!

Food Trucks!
- Szabos Seafood Food Truck
- Meatball Bombs Food Truck
- SweetNess Bites Food Truck
Vendors!
Entertainment!
K9 Demonstration!
On-site fundraisers from teams!
Touch A Truck!
Moon bounce!

* Proceeds from the on-site fundraisers will be going to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of the Naugatuck Valley *

If you are interested in being a vendor, starting a team for a loved one who has or had cancer, or need volunteer hours - please contact Kristen at NVRFLTeams@gmail.com

Thank you to LKL Balloons and Full of Air Party Designs for being the BEST in-kind donors to our event!

Photography being donated by A. Mullin Photography & Loretta Grace Photography

Vendors:
- All-Star Transportation
- Blue Butterfly Art & Party Studio
- BOHO Beauty & Co.
- Crochet Creations
- Cutie Patootie Pop-Up Shoppe
- Dream by Design Travel
- Frontier Communications
- House of Char
- Kimberly's Sweet Konfections
- Lighthouse Candles & Crafts, LLC
- Make-A-Wish CT
- Mik's Mix
- Nessa's Designs
- Nic's Nacks Cabinet
- Pawprintz Ink
- Pawsome Scents (Scentsy)
- Pillows & Blankets
- Renewal by Andersen of Southern New England
- Scentsy
- Sinister Sips
- Solider Solutions
- The 2 Bling Sisters
- Yarn with Lena

Drone shots being donated by Nick Bloch

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Seymour Pink posts 2023 community event calendar

Each year, Seymour Pink hosts a variety of fundraising and community events including a pasta dinner, gala night, golf tournament, and 5k Road Race.

Our mission is to unite a community in the fight against breast cancer. 

Through fundraising efforts, our goal is to fund breast cancer research, provide education and to empower and assist breast cancer victims and their families.

The first event will be A Pink Night to Remember held at The Waterview in Monroe on March 31, from 6 to 10 p.m. This event is a great way for our community to come together and celebrate our mission, honor survivors and enjoy a great night of food, drinks and camaraderie. 

Attendees receive a complimentary blush sparkling wine upon arrival and can enjoy a variety of cold and hot hors d’oeuvres and food stations, open bar and beer garden. The hallmark of this event is nearly 100 premium raffles and a silent auction. Tickets go on sale Feb. 12 at noon.

Our 14th Annual Pasta Dinner will take place  April 24 at The Brookside Inn in Oxford. This is the event that started it all. 

When founder Mary Deming, set out to raise funds for her Susan G. Komen walk in 2007, owners Sara and Gary Morgatto agreed to host a pasta dinner to help her fundraising efforts. 

Other than a brief 2-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, this event has occurred every year since. At this event, what is most special is the raffle baskets donated and built in honor or in memory of breast cancer patients. Each basket tells a heartfelt story about the person it is made for and builds our community’s story.

Our Golf Tournament will once again be held at Woodhaven Country Club in Bethany this year on June 10. In 2022 we introduced a third flight for this 9-hole tournament with options to tee off at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., or 1:30 p.m. Various prizes and fun await you on the course including hole in one contests, closest to the pin and entertainment.

Our 12th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k Road Race will take place Oct. 7. Always taking place on the first Saturday in October, this event has been going on each year since our first running in 2011. This event draws close to 3,000 runners and walkers and nearly the same number of spectators along the USA Track & Field certified 5k (3.1 mile) course. Registration opens July 1 with early bird pricing specials for two weeks. Run, walk, or cheer in the fight against breast cancer!

Seymour Pink Day has been proclaimed as the third Wednesday of October, this year on Oct. 18. This day allows us to celebrate our mission and spread awareness for our organization and breast cancer. 

Think Pink, Wear Pink, Decorate Pink! Local businesses and community organizations take part through wearing our annual Seymour Pink T-Shirt and turning their buildings pink in all ways possible. We celebrate this night at Hot Tamale Mexican Restaurant & Bar in Seymour with door prizes, pink drink specials, and live music.

Lastly, our Night of Appreciation is our give back night to honor all who have fundraised for us, supported us and attended events throughout the year. This night is our thank you to our supporters, held at M.A.G’s Pizza Bar & Grill Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m.

More information about all of these events can be found on our website seymourpink.com with plenty more details to be unveiled throughout the year. Our Calendar of Events includes these events along with any other upcoming events and is updated regularly.

There are also a large number of community events hosted on our behalf that occur throughout the year including pink sports nights, business events or fundraisers. 

If your group is planning a breast cancer awareness event supporting Seymour Pink, please visit our website to complete the fundraiser notification form so that we can share details about your event through our platforms.

Seymour Pink, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in 2010 with a mission to unite a community in the fight against breast cancer. 

Headquartered in Seymour, the organization supports breast cancer patients and their families in 42 towns or cities in Connecticut through financial support, college bound scholarships, comfort baskets, and emotional support. 

Seymour Pink is a 100% volunteer run organization with all monies raised going directly to its mission. 

Learn more by visiting https://seymourpink.com/


This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Valley Save Our Youth recognizes local heroes during Black History Month

VSOY is not a group doing good for profit or clout. It is not a corporate funded tax write-off.

It is not a political movement that a politician can put their name on.

VSOY is a nonprofit service group run by the community to serve the community! We share our love with the longstanding local heroes who served VSOY not only verbally, they served physically!

"Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Courtney Stroman

Dawn Lathrop

Marsha Mills

Fatima Oulabrik

Carolyn Gardner

Jill Duffus

Renee Howard-Pisanelli

Mark Powell

These Day 1’s come out every year and jump in where needed.

They help with food service, donations, raising money, Rally Day activities, each and every year! Throughout the year they stay engaged with ideas to do more for our kids and do their own part to serve in their way.

They and so many other volunteers are VSOY and what we are all about ... community!

This is shared from Valley Save Our Youth organization's Facebook page.

Fundraisers slated in late October for 11th annual The Valley Goes Pink campaign

DERBY - The 11th Annual Valley Goes Pink campaign invites residents of the Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout October for a good cause.

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 to 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 and more information, visit griffinhealth.org/vgp.

Pink Pop-up Party by Mary Kay, Oct. 22 – Mary Kay representative Donna Gentile will donate $1 for every $5 spent. This event will be hosted on Facebook and will feature giveaways with gift certificates and spa pampering packages.

Shine for Survivors, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. – Enjoy live music – or livestream at home – by The Breakdown and “Survivor Singer” Nildaliz at the Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road in Oxford.

Pink Yoga with Kimmarie, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Outdoor yoga class to unwind and relax. Open to people of all ages and yoga abilities. Minimum suggested donation $25.

Team Tatas Virtual Trivia Night, Oct. 26, 7- 9 p.m. – Test your trivia knowledge for prizes. There will also be a prize for the "Best Pinked Out” team. Hosted by Best Trivia Ever. $20 per player.

Kindred Spirits & Wine, 395 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton - Get a free Valley Goes Pink wine tote with the purchase of six bottles or more, and 10 percent of purchase will benefit the cause.

Griffin Pharmacy & Gift, 130 Division St., Derby, and Cancer Center Boutique, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby – All proceeds from the sale of breast cancer awareness face masks, hand sanitizers, and insulated grocery totes will support the cause.

50/50 Online Raffle – Tickets are $5 each. Online purchases can be made until 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The winning name will be drawn at the Shine for Survivors event Oct. 24. 

Visit griffinhealth.org/pink for information.

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

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton History Center shares Huntington Fire Company photo from 1920

The Huntington Fire Company raised money through members' dues, donations and by hosting dances and carnivals. 
This photograph from 1920 shows the department with the equipment and uniforms they were able to purchase with the funds raised.

*Information shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.

Pinktoberfest at Wellingtons to kick off The Valley Goes Pink Campaign

SHELTON - The 10th Annual Valley Goes Pink Campaign kicks off this month with two events at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington St.

Get into the Octoberfest spirit early with “Pinktoberfest by Yuengling” at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at Wellingtons. There will be Yuengling beer specials, a special “Germanfest” tasting menu and great giveaways.

On Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m., Wellingtons will host “Waiters Go Pink.” 

Volunteer waiters will serve guests and tips will go to the cause. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required at 203-929-0336.

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

The Campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events featuring great food, drink, and fun for a good cause throughout September and October.

For more information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact Jodi Dawley, 203-521-2233 or Frannie Leonard, 203-218-8196. 

For information on upcoming events, visit the Valley Goes Pink on Facebook or griffinhealth.org/pink.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Newsletter features Seymour Pink 5K, Seymour Lions Club car show

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and for seven years the nonprofit Seymour Pink has hosted a Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K fundraiser.

Read about Saturday's event and the sea of pink seen in Seymour in our latest Valley Voice newsletter.

The Valley Goes Pink schedules fundraisers in Shelton, Derby

The 9th annual Valley Goes Pink invites the community to a fun-filled week of beer, bingo, and bras!

Bras for the Valley offers an exciting night of fashion and entertainment starting at 6 p.m.  Oct. 4 at Il Palio, 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton. 
This highly-anticipated event will feature ART BRAS designed by volunteers that will be showcased in a fashion show and live auction. Tickets are $40. Call Jodi at 203-521-2233 for sponsorships or to enter a model!

The 4^th Annual Pinktoberfest will start at 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at Wellington's, 51 Huntington St., Shelton. 
The event will feature Yuengling beers, a special Germanfest tasting menu and giveaways.

Bingo for Boobies will start at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane, Derby. Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat screen TV. A $25 donation includes 10 bingo sheets and pizza. Call Sue for reservations at 203-400-1068.

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 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.

Fundraisers scheduled to support Ansonia Police Department

Fundraisers sought for Ansonia Harvest Festival

Newsletter: Breast cancer awareness in Valley, Rotarians helping seniors

Dear readers,

In today's newsletter I write about some of the activities I was able to attend to support Seymour Pink and The Valley Goes Pink. 
It also features an upcoming talk in Seymour by a Vietnam veteran and a community project of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club.

Please check it out!

Patti

Restaurant in Shelton to kick off events to benefit The Valley Goes Pink

DERBY - The 8th Annual Valley Goes Pink invites the community to have a great night of dining for a good cause with its Annual Waiters Go Pink event Sept. 25 at Wellington's Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton.

Starting at 5:30 p.m., participants can enjoy a diverse menu of American fare served by “celebrity” volunteer waiters. 
All tips will benefit Valley Goes Pink.
Reservations are required. Call 203-929-0336 to book your spot.

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 all at the same time!

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

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, Jodi Dawley at 203-521-2233 ordawleypink@yahoo.com, or Sue Petrizzo at 203-400-1068 orpetrizzopink@yahoo.com.

For more information about Valley Goes Pink and additional events, visit the Valley Goes Pink on Facebook or griffinhealth.org/pink.

Hit the Greens for Pink Golf Tournament, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. – The first annual golf event will include a round of golf, prizes, lunch, dinner and a two-hour open bar and a swag bag at Brownson Country Club, 15 Soundview Ave., Shelton. $180 per golfer.

Paint for Pink, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. – Come to the ever-popular Paint & Sip event which features great raffle prizes at Vazzy’s Cucina, 706 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call Ann at 203-305-0817 for reservations.

Bingo for Boobies Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat screen TV, at The Hops Company, 77 Sodom Lane. Call Sue for reservations at 203-400-1068.

Pinktoberfest by Yuengling Night, Oct. 16 at 5-8 p.m. – Come enjoy Yuengling beer specials, a special “Germanfest” tasting menu and great giveaways at Wellington's Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton.

Team Tatas Trivia Night, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. – Come for a fun night filled with trivia and fun prizes at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. Call Karyn for reservations 203-445-3091.

Bras for the Valley, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Design a bra and have it modeled in a fashion show with local “celebrity” models for a live auction, or just come for the fun at Il Palio, 5 Corporate Dr., Shelton. Call Ann at 203-305-0817 for more information.

Cut Out Cancer by Mario’s Barber Shop, Oct. 20 from 7-9 p.m. – Enjoy food, music, and raffles at La Sala, 73 High St. $50 a ticket. Call Mario at 203-619-2314 for more information.

Wine Pairing for Pink Dinner, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. – Enjoy dinner paired with wines for each course at LuLu Pazzo, 314 Main St., Ansonia. Call Jodi at 203-521-2233 to reserve your spot.


*DATE CHANGE: Dig for a Diamond, Oct. 26 from 3-7 p.m. – A $40 donation will give an individual a bucket and a chance to win a .90 karat diamond as well as precious and semiprecious faceted stones at Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. (The event had previously been planned for Sept. 28).


Pink Namaste Yoga, Nov. 5 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. – Join Kimmarie for a yoga session at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. Minimum donation of $20. Visit kimmarieyoga.net to register.

Griffin Hospital posts fund-raising events to support breast health

DERBY - The eighth annual Valley Goes Pink campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy events featuring great food, drink, and fun for a good cause throughout September and October. 

The campaign kicks off at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 with “Turn the Huntington Green Pink,” a free concert featuring the Highland Rovers, as well as several vendors and food trucks at the Huntington Green in Shelton.

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

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

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, Jodi Dawley at 203-521-2233 or dawleypink@yahoo.com, or Sue Petrizzo at 203-400-1068 or petrizzopink@yahoo.com.

For more information about Valley Goes Pink and additional events, visit the Valley Goes Pink on Facebook or griffinhealth.org/pink.

Waiters Go Pink, Sept. 25 from 5:30-9 p.m. – Volunteer waiters will serve guests at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton, and tips will go to the cause. Reservations required at 203-929-0336.

Dig for a Diamond, Sept. 28 from 3-7 p.m. – A $40 donation will give an individual a bucket and a chance to win a .90 karat diamond as well as precious and semiprecious faceted stones at Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.  

Hit the Greens for Pink Golf Tournament, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. – The first annual golf event will include a round of golf, prizes, lunch, dinner and a two-hour open bar and a swag bag at Brownson Country Club, 15 Soundview Ave., Shelton. $180 per golfer. 

Paint for Pink, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. – Come to the ever-popular Paint & Sip event which features great raffle prizes at Vazzy’s Cucina, 706 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Call Ann at 203-305-0817 for reservations.

Bingo for Boobies, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat screen TV, at The Hops Company (THC), 77 Sodom Lane. Call Sue for reservations at 203-400-1068. 

Pinktoberfest by Yuengling Night, Oct. 16 at 5-8 p.m. – Come enjoy Yuengling beer specials, a special “Germanfest” tasting menu and great giveaways at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton. 

Team Tatas Trivia Night, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. – Come for a fun night filled with trivia and fun prizes at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. Call Karyn for reservations 203-445-3091.

Bras for the Valley, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. – Design a bra and have it modeled in our fashion show with local “celebrity” models for a live auction, or just come for the fun at Il Palio, 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Call Ann at 203-305-0817 for more information. 

Wine Pairing for Pink Dinner, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. – Enjoy dinner paired with wines for each course at LuLu Pazzo, 314 Main St., Ansonia. Call Jodi at 203-521-2233 to reserve your spot.

Pink Namaste Yoga, Nov. 5 from 11:15-12:15 a.m. – Join Kimmarie for a yoga session at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.. Minimum donation of $20. Visit kimmarieyoga.net to register.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Newsletter features dog rescue, fundraisers for Ansonia PD, Hoptoberfest

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a touching story penned by my sister-in-law, Ralph's sister Michele Nelson. 
She recently rescued a sweet dog, Odette, that had been living in a horrific hoarding situation in Oklahoma.

We also preview several fundraisers in the Valley.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Newsletter features historical society events, Ansonia Rotary fundraiser

Dear readers,

Today we focus on the Derby Historical Society's Silver Tea, Ansonia Rotary Club's upcoming comedy show, and Shelton's downtown entertainment. You can read all about it here.

Thanks for reading,

~ Patti and Ralph 

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!