BHcare annual fundraising walk slated June 6 in Oxford

OXFORD - BHcare’s A Chance to Shine fundraising walk and free community celebration, now in its 10th year, will be held June 6 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Quarry Walk.

This event will benefit all BHcare’s programs, which include The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, Parent Child Resource Center, Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, BHcare’s mental health and substance use services and Hope Family Justice Center.

At the heart of the event is our Walk to Remember, held in memory of Lori Jackson and all those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, mental illness, or addiction. We also walk in honor of the survivors who continue to persevere, heal, and thrive. The cost for registration is $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 – 18 and children 4 and under are free. Register at achancetoshinect.org. 

The walk will be followed by a FREE community celebration with fun for the whole family. 

The day will feature live music by Morgan Skelly and the Old Crows, inflatables, touch-a-truck, face painting, raffles, lawn games and more! 

At 1 p.m., a kids’ bike parade around the green will be led by Joe Furey, Co-Chief Meteorologist at WTNH News 8 with free helmets, lights, locks, and reflectors for those who preregister for the parade. Spend the day exploring the charming shops and dining options throughout picturesque Quarry Walk or take your experience to new heights with a scenic helicopter ride for $60 per person. Whether on the ground or in the air, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

“We’ve been proud to stand alongside BHcare for many years, supporting a mission that truly changes lives,” said Tom Haynes, President of Haynes Group and Presenting Sponsor of A Chance to Shine. “Seeing how this event continues to grow and touch so many individuals and families makes our partnership incredibly meaningful.”

“Every year, A Chance to Shine reminds us what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Roberta J. Cook, President/CEO of BHcare. “With the support of our sponsors and participants, we’re able to reach more people with critical services and create pathways to hope and healing.”

We will also hold an online auction where you can bid on tickets to professional sporting events, vacation homes, golf foursomes, wine tastings, restaurant certificates and more while supporting BHcare. 

The online auction runs from May 31-June 14. Register to bid at: www.givebutter.com/c/ACTS2026/auction.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Haynes Group, and our media sponsor WTNH News 8.

For more information, to register for the walk, kids’ bike parade or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.achancetoshinect.org.

BHcare provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children, and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.  

Last year, BHcare provided services for more than 16,500 clients throughout the Greater New Haven area. Visit BHcare.org for more information.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Walk in Ansonia to support awareness of breast cancer, domestic violence

 

Butterflies in the Park walk slated at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA -Take a walk through our meadows [from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 6 at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center] with Ranger Evelyn and look for butterflies. 

Learn all about these important pollinators with this fun, family-friendly program for all ages. FREE.

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The Ansonia Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Learn why leaves change color at Ansonia Nature Center program

ANSONIA - Why do leaves change color? It’s almost autumn, and the leaves on the trees will turn to different colors soon. 

Visit the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center with your family at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 to learn why this happens while on a fall walk in the park. 

Afterward, join us in the visitor center to make your tree full of autumn colors to take home.

Click here for this FREE family program.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Lane.

Registration opens Monday for Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5K

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5k Registration Opens Tomorrow July 1 The 13th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k Registration opens Monday, July 1 at 9 a.m. exclusively on RunSignUp. This year's event is Oct. 5 in Seymour or virtually anywhere that same weekend! Early Bird Registration is July 1-14 - Save with our best rate of $25 and guarantee your (optional) race shirt! Race Options: 5k - Live in Seymour (3.1 Mile Walk or Run)  5k - Virtual Anywhere (3.1 Mile Walk or Run)  Kids Race - Live in Seymour (~.5 Mile Run) Kids Race - Virtual (.5 Mile Walk or Run) Our Kids Race is a short fun run for children ages 8 and under. Grab your friends & family and start a team! Our teams are the spirit of our race - a community's fight against breast cancer. Sponsorships are available for this event, learn more here. Check out our early registration incentives below to celebrate out 13th annual event.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 ... on a Saturday evening walk.

Recuperation journey: Summertime in April

Strolling at Silver Sands State Park in Milford on a rather warm Friday morning.

Recuperation journey: Taking a stroll on Derby Greenway

 

It was a beautiful December 28 morning for a walk with friends.  

Greenway residents on parade.

Learn about wild turkeys, make Thanksgiving craft at Ansonia Nature Center

THANKFUL Turkey - Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

ANSONIA - Bring the family to the Ansonia Nature Center to learn about one of our common North American birds, the Wild Turkey. 

During this program be prepared to go on a short walk to find signs of them. After the walk, stay to create your turkey craft for your Thanksgiving gathering. 

FREE for all ages. Register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane. 

This is shared from a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Derby Lions Club, Griffin Hospital to hold Strides Walk for diabetes awareness

 

BHcare to hold A Chance to Shine fundraiser at Quarry Walk in Oxford

OXFORD- BHcare will kick off its annual fundraiser, A Chance to Shine, June 4 with a walk dedicated to the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

The walk will be followed by a family fun celebration at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

This year’s event will benefit all BHcare’s programs which include BHcare’s mental health and substance use programs, The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, the Hope Family Justice Center, the Parent Child Resource Center, and Alliance for Prevention and Wellness. 

“The need for mental health and substance use services has increased significantly,” said Roberta J. Cook, President and CEO, BHcare. “We are seeing a record number of emergency room visits for both children and adults, the amount of domestic violence victims has increased dramatically over the past several years and suicide rates are on the rise yet again. All of this makes our services more important than ever.”

The 10 a.m. walk will raise awareness and funds to support domestic violence services for adults and children. This year, we walk to remember Lori Jackson whose life was sadly taken as a result of domestic violence. 

"We are so honored and thrilled to have the walk dedicated to Lori! Thank you for always thinking of Lori and helping us keep her memory alive," said Kacey Mason, Lori's sister. 

Early bird registration for the walk until May 27 - $20 per person/$40 per family of 5; May 28 - June 4 - $30 per person/$50 per family of 5. “I Walk to Remember” yard signs are available for $25 and will be placed along the walkway during the event. 

Register for the walk and/or purchase a yard sign in memory of a loved one at AChancetoShineCT.org.

The walk will be followed by a day of celebration that will feature live music by Frantic City, inflatables, food trucks, touch-a-truck, raffles, lawn games, and more! 

Sponsors include Haynes Group, Haynes Construction, USI, Liberty Bank, Peralta Design, and the Bassett Family Fund.  

For more information or sponsorship opportunities visit  AChancetoShineCT.org.

BHcare provides a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.  

Visit BHcare.org for more information.

This is a press release from BHcare.

BHcare to host walk, celebration in Oxford in honor of domestic violence victim

Registration is Open! A Chance to Shine 2022 Join us on June 4 at Quarry Walk in Oxford, CT! Registration is open! We're hosting a walk in honor of Lori Jackson, a victim of domestic violence.  We walk in honor of our clients' strength and spirit that allows them to trust BHcare in times of crisis. A community celebration will follow with live music, lawn games, Touch-A-Truck, food trucks and more! All proceeds raised support the critical programs of The Umbrella Center, Parent Child Resource Center, Hope Family Justice Center and BHcare’s mental health and substance use services. We hope you will support us and join us in June at Quarry Walk! 10 a.m. - A Walk to Remember Lori Jackson 11 a.m. - Community Celebration Early bird registration is until Friday, May 27! Sign up today! REGISTER TODAY!

Take virtual 5K 'spooky steps' to save lives, beat esophageal cancer

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to Take STEPS TO SAVE LIVES

Take Steps in Your Spooky Halloween Costume and Win Prizes!

 

 Everyone who enters will receive a gift.

 

 You can enter starting October 24th by submitting your very best photo or video (only one) of your creative 5K Halloween costume via email at StepstoSaveLives@ecan.org.

If you send more than one photo or video, ECAN will decide which is the best and post that for the voting.

 

 All entries will be posted on the 

Steps to Save Lives Costume Contest Album

on ECAN's Facebook Page - Voting is Open to the Public. Find the album: HERE!

 

 The three most LIKED images will win our top prizes, so SHARE with your friends to make sure you gain the support you deserve!

 

  Voting begins

      Monday, October 25th at 9 am Eastern      Voting ends

      Sunday, October 31st at 9 am Eastern

 

 Compete to win Prizes!  

1st Place: 

$50 Amazon gift card & Steps to Save Lives wicking shirt

2nd Place:

$25 Amazon gift card & Steps to Save Lives baseball cap

3rd place:

$10 Amazon gift card & ECAN clear stadium bag

 

 You must be registered for the October 2021 Virtual Steps to Save Lives 5k to participate. 

 

Are you ready to put on your spookiest garb and take zombie Steps to Save Lives?

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Register now for 10th annual Pounding the Pavement for Seymour Pink races

LOCATION: ANYWHERE OR  SEYMOUR, CT  DIRECTIONS TYPE: RUN OR RUN/WALK, VIRTUAL RACE / CHALLENGE

Our General Registration is under way for the 2021 Pounding the Pavement for Pink races.  This year we are excited to host our 10th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k road race, A Seymour Tradition, Oct. 2 in Seymour.  In addition, we're excited to continue virtual racing as a new tradition so our friends and supporters can join us from wherever you are Oct. 1-3 weekend.  The Pink Challenge returns for 2021 with the option to run the 5k component live with us in Seymour, while completing the 10k virtually on your own.  Or, you can complete the entire 15k challenge virtually.  Our last event is the Kids Fun Run - this event will be held totally virtually for 2021 to ensure we have utmost safety for our youngest supporters.   All participants who register on or before Aug.15 will earn a race medal!! 5k Participants will earn the 10th Anniversary 5k Medal Pink Challenge Participants will earn the special Pink Challenge Medal & the 5k Medal Kids Run participants will earn a special Kids Run Medal Spread the word and ensure your friends and family register by Aug. 15 to secure their bling! Upcoming Registration Promos: The first 20 individuals to register for any race Aug. 1 will earn a $5 Starbucks Gift Card Team Captains who have 5 or more registrations for their team during the first week of August (Aug.1-7) will earn a $25 gift card to one of these places: Disney TD Bank 67 Family Diner Retro Grub & Pub Zois Pizza Hot Tamale Mexican Restaurant Stop & Shop Thank you for supporting the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER!