This Thanksgiving come and join the Branford Rotary & Y Family Run/Walk to support the Soundview Family YMCA and their programs to support children's fitness. The race will be held at Walsh Intermediate School, 185 Damascus Road, Branford.  Registration begins 7:30am, kids carnival and face painting begins at 8:00am, Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 am, 5K starts at 9:10am, and Post race snacks and awards are from 9:40-11:00am.

There will be a food drive held at the race to sponsor The Community Dining Room.  The Community Dining Room provides 50,000 meals per year to families that are struggling to make ends meet. 

Get out....Go G.O.S.S.I.P...and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

THIS SATURDAY.....




Come out on November 23, 2013 to Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave,Bridgeport, CT to support St. Jude's Give Thanks. Walk. Check-in is 9:00am - Walk begins at 10:00am. 

Join St. Jude supporters in the Fairfield County community and in more than 75 cities nationwide in the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In a single day we will come together to help St. Jude change the way the world treats childhood cancer.

Registration for this family-friendly event is free. All participants are encouraged to raise money to help save kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Register today to get started.

Go G.O.S.S.I.P!

TODAY! Community Blood Drive from 12:45-5:45 at the Branford Community House, 46 Church Street.  For more information call 203-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org

7th Annual Santa Christy's Fundraiser to benefit the New Haven Community Soup Kitchen.
Thursday, December 5th from 5pm-9pm at Christy's Irish Pub, 261 Orange Street, New Haven. 
Hors d'oeuvres, drink specials, prizes, and a a silent auction.  A suggested donation of $15-20 would be greatly appreciated. 

November is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Month! Please get out and donate to those in need.  In my post below, you will see a detailed list of the items that are needed.  In addition, Bounce U in North Branford, CT is honoring this month with a special offer.  For every one non-perishable food item you bring, Bounce U will take $1.00 of your admission price.  A total of 5 items will be accepted per person (food expiration dates must be prior to June, 2014).  For more information log onto their site or call them at 203-484-9200.  Have fun and Go G.O.S.S.I.P! 

PLEASE be Owen's hero and log onto www.aheroforowen.com today! Owen Hogan is a two and 1/2 year old boy who suffers from Aplastic Anemia.  This disorder stops the body from producing blood cells and can result in fatigue, easy bruising, poor clotting, and impairs the body's ability to fight infection.  But above all, it is life threatening.  Owen has gone through months of failed treatment and his best chance of survival is a bone marrow transplant.  The family has yet to find a match, but the more the word gets out, hopefully a donor can be found.  It is very simple, log on, read, and join the registry which is a painless cheek swab that you can complete at home.  The website also offers detailed information about the outpatient donation procedure.