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Children’s Educational Opportunity Foundation Scholarships

David Bohn serves as president of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation. A resident of Redding, CT, David Bohn supports and works with the Children’s Educational Opportunity Foundation of Connecticut. Founded in Bridgeport in 1995, the Children’s Educational Opportunity Foundation of Connecticut also operates in Hartford and New Haven. Over the past 20 years, the foundation has provided approximately 8,000 scholarships to help children receive equal access to quality education. Each year, about 400 scholarships cover half of each recipient's tuition, up to $2,100, with the student’s parents paying the remaining balance. The foundation’s history has demonstrated the success of the scholarships. For instance, over 75 percent of recipients performed above expectations for their grade level, and as much as 96 percent of recipients have enrolled in higher education. To be eligible for the scholarships, students must reside in one of the three areas and their household incomes must fall within 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Issued on a first-come, first-served basis that can be renewed each year until eighth grade, first-time scholarships are open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

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Thousands Less 300 Used Books-Mark Twain Library Book Sale, CT

Thousands Less 300 Used Books-Mark Twain Library Book Sale, CT

The advertisement for the 55th Annual Mark Twain Library Labor Day Weekend Book Fair read, “A large collection of Art books, Environment & Nature, Baseball books, many handsome sets and thousands of CHILDREN’s books..” I want to make a correction to this advertisement. There are 300 less children’s books at this book sale because there are 300 books in my car. By next week those 300 books will be…

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New mural going up on the exterior of Trailer Box Gallery at 15 Great Pasture Rd. Danbury.  I have work inside the gallery til the end of the month!  

So if you came to opening, swing by again to see the new mural in person.

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Redding Road Race Half Marathon and 7 mile Recap

Redding Road Race Recap

Race Location: New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Rd, Redding, CT, 06896

Distance: Half Marathon and 7 Mile

Redding Road Race

Logistics

Getting there: 

A car is needed to get to the farm and start line, two parking areas are offered at this year race, one by the entrance of the farm, local firefighters parking lot, a decent size parking area with plenty of area to park, I got there at 8:05am.  A second parking is inside the farm by the race start line. 

Bib pickup

Redding race is not a big race compared to NYC road runner races, no lines, bib pick up and goodie bag was quick, and there is also a drop off area to leave you extra items. 

Free Goodies

A nice black tech shirt was given, a coffee mug and free granola samples.

Coffee, bagels, water, soda, cookies, brownies, muffins,bananas, oranges, ..etc were available before the race.

Free massages were offered pre-race and after the race.

During the race

Water, sliced oranges were available during the race.

The race course is amazing and unique, it is a combination of trees, dirty road, paved road, and farm land, some hills.

This race is kids friendly, couples were running with their kids using jogging strollers, it is also a great spot to take kids and spend the time at the farm, farm tours are also offered. 

Ever wanted to run a race inside a farm and for the cows?? this your race.

Wish list

Finish line is not properly marked, most runners were mistakenly stopping before the finish line.

If you are at the leading pack, in some intersections, it is very hard to decide or know if you are taking the right turn, so volunteers or signs would be appreciated.

 Overall: RUN THIS RACE!!!

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Stuff to do this week in Bethel, CT (Jan. 25-Feb 1st)

This week's selections

Lots of great local groups are looking for new members this week.  Join a sports team, join a band, volunteer for a charity, there's a little something for everyone.  This week's book selections all feature groups, clubs, and teams.  Get our there and make some friends!

Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition: A Complete Curriculum of Study for Both the Solitary Magician and with Working Magical Group

Super Groups- great bands of the 1970s

How You Can Conduct a Small Leadership Group: A Christopher Handbook for Beginners

Guidelines for Support Groups: Adult Children of Alcoholics and Others who Identify

My Lead Dog Was A Lesbian: Mushing Across Alaska in the Iditarod--the World's Most Grueling Race

The Camel Club- David Baldacci- FICTION- a secret club devoted to unravelling conspiracies

Dorset Sheep- everything you wanted to know about Dorset sheep, from the Dorset Sheep Club. (great for people in 4-H)

First Wives Club- Olivia Goldsmith- FICTION- 3 ladies are dumped by their succcessful husbands for younger trophy wives. Now the first Wives will be serving up a little just desserts to their exes...

In This House of Brede- Rumor Godden- FICTION- the personal lives and drama of a group of nuns

The Saddle Club series- Bonnie Bryant- FICTION- tween & teens series about a riding club

A History of the American Rock Garden Society

Connecticut River Review- CT's poetry society. each issue contains many works by local poets not collected elsewhere.

Local events

Spin a Thon for Help Our Military Heroes-6AM-3:30 PM Saturday New York Sports Club 38 Mill Plain Road- classes throughout the day.  The day includes, Spin, Cross Fit WOD, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and many other fitness activities for both adults and children.  Food and Beverages are served throughout the day.  A donation of $15/class is suggested.  Proceeds benefitHelp Our Military Heroes who that provide wounded veterans with modified vehicles that are wheelchair accessible.

Heart of Winter Art Reception- Saturday 4-6PM Danbury Museum 43 Main Street- meet local artists with work in the show.  I personally have art in this show, so this is a chance to see my sculpture and ask what the heck is up with the three headed werewolf.

CAMBIANDO VIDAS fundraiser- Saturday 6:30-9:30 PM , Eclipse Cafe 40 Elm Street Danbury- Dominican food and music and a lesson is salsa dancing.$30 per person for the evening.  Proceeds benefit CAMBIANDO VIDAS which builds housing for low income families in the Dominican Republic. Their upcoming building trip is February 9th to 16th or February 16th to 22nd if you want to travel and volunteer on vacation.

Bowling for Dream Come True- Sunday 11AM-2PM 145 Danbury Rd, New Milford. Stop by anytime during the event to bowl. entry fee of $10 per person or $20 per family of up to six people allows participants to bowl for the reduce rate of $2.50 per string, including free shoe rentals. Money benefits Dream Come True, who grant wishes for chronically and teminally ill children.

Men's Roller Derby Tryout- Sunday 10AM-12PM 60 Harvester Rd, Waterbury-  Try out for CT's men's rollerderby team, The Death Quads. played other sports, but can't rollerskate?  they'll teach you! 18+ and primary insurance is required. Any additional questions can sent to [email protected]

CT POPS! auditions- Tuesday Janunry 29th & February 5th 7:15-9:15 Naugatuck Valley Community College, waterbury-  The band has been organized by a group of local musicians who range from amateurs to professionals and will be in residence at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury.  They will have the use of their auditorium, equipment, and music library for rehearsals and performances.  The group will be under the direction of Dr. Richard Gard of Yale University School of Music and Music Director at NVCC.  They will be playing a traditional pops repertoire that has appeal to a wide range of audiences and will perform winter and spring concerts at NVCC as well as at Waterbury’s Palace Theatre in May.  Connecticut POPS! is unique in that it is open to adult community members with intermediate to advanced playing ability as well as college and high school students who wish to register through the college for credit. Please contact the manager before coming for all necessary information: [email protected], 203-426-6148.

Signup for Aspetuck Valley Rugby- open enrollment, practices start in February- New high school age level league is opening up. No experience necessary and most of the people joining won't be familiar with rugby either, so everyone starts on a level playing field. Also openings in an under 13, and an age 13-14 league.Visit their website for info.

Memorials, services, & aid

Sandy Memorial Hook 5K- 9am start- Foran High School, 80 Foran Rd Milford. Register to run or sponsor a runner online. Proceeds benefit the Sandy Hook Family Fund

Amazing Grace Concert for Healing- sunday 3-5:30PM Sunday Creative Music Center 1014 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe- an afternoon of music in honor of Sandy Hook elementary- free admission

-Adopt a Sandy Hook/Newtown Cop-ongoing, online. Donations and encouragement sought for first responders that are currently on leave while they try to recover from the psychological effects of the Sandy Hook tragedy.  Donations go towards providing groceries for officers that are on medical or psychological leave. See their group on Facebook for current needs

Kitties for Kids- ongoing 1-5PM BY APPOINTMENT at Kitten Associates, Newtown- one on one pet therapy with kitten associates kittens in foster care. Children that are reluctant to talk to a counselor will often talk to an animal.  Program is open to anyone age 4 and up. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Kids will be offered a plush toy yo take home that they can talk to and cuddle to help them deal with their feelings.To set up a visit, request a free plush for your child, or to donate to the plush kitten purchase fund, interested parties should email Kitten Associates [email protected] or call 203-744-9CAT (9228).

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Harmony

Harmony likes petting and snuggling and posing in chairs.... and really dislikes dogs. Harmony is looking for a home with cat people (awesome!) and no dogs (ew, gross!) She's up to date on all her shots.  Adopt her from Danbury Animal Welfare.