Fund raiser for Relay for Life set for Feb. 26; kick-off at Bleachers on Feb. 9
The Fighters For Family Team for Bristol Relay for Life is sponsoring a fundraiser to raise money for their team and the American Cancer Society. The team and captain Colleen Miller, a cancer survivor,...
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Fun run gives mother, daughter chance to help PARC
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER What started out as signing up for a 5K race in Disney World for fun turned into a way for Joyce and Alyssa Chmura of Plainville to give back to PARC, Family-Centered...
View ArticleWinter lingers, but Shamrock Run will persevere
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER There might still be some snow on the ground but that is not expected to hinder the 2,200 to 2,600 runners and walkers who are expected to participate in the 12th annual...
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A royal fairy tale meet and greet Sunday
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Children will be able to rub elbows with royalty this weekend… and help Southington Community Service and the Junior Miss Southington Organization Scholarship Fund at...
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Get ready to golf at Lions Club’s Fred Soliani Memorial Golf Tournament in June
Jerry Lefevre, Golf Committee Chairman, practicing for the Soliani Memorial Golf Tournament at Chippanee Country Club. Caddies, Chelsea Fortier on Cowboy, and Program Director, Cathy Languerand with...
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Edgy CT fashion designed for a worthy cause
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Connecticut fashion designer/ artist Ebony Amber is at it again. And this time, the unveiling of her latest bout of creativity will benefit the Make-A-Wish CT...
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Fund raisers scheduled to help city girl travel to Japan
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For Bella Hamelin of Bristol, traveling to Japan is the trip of a lifetime. An eighth grader of St. Anthony’s School, Bella will soon travel to the “Land of the Rising...
View ArticleFund raiser being held for children of couple who died on Henderson
An on-line fund raiser has been established to help the children of the couple who died on Henderson Street yesterday, Three children– 4, 3, and 20 months– were left behind when Alexander Ryng, 26, and...
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Vets will move to the rhythm for the sake of Fisher House
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Next month, Bristol veterans Tim Gamache and Dave Carello will take over the dance floor to show off their Ballroom and Latin dance moves for the first time with the...
View ArticleBenefit art show at Tea House Sept. 6
Over 20 artists have come together exhibiting pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” to help support the Artist Tree Tea House and their community events. The opening reception is on Saturday, Sept 6...
View ArticleHarlem Wizards coming to Bristol for Cub Scout benefit
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Bristol Central High School, Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Stafford School Cub Scout Pack 15 and sponsored by Bristol Hospital and Thomaston...
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Politicians set aside the issues and keep the Croc Club tradition alive
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For 133 years now, a multitude of individuals has gathered at Lake Compounce to put aside their political differences over a traditional dinner of lamb and corn with all...
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‘Fore’ a good cause
The 40th Annual Golf Tournament of the United Way of West Central Connecticut was held Sept. 4 at Chippanee Golf Club. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Strutting some philanthropic style
The 2nd annual Danell Jones Pancreatic Cancer Fashion Show was held at the New England Carousel Museum on Sept. 20. With the help of the fashion blog Hisredcarpet.com, the show raised money for victims...
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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open
The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...
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Fund raiser scheduled to help boy with cerebral palsy, his family
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Ryan Silva of Bristol is known to his family as a joyful 9-year-old child who enjoys swimming, music, and bike riding when not attending ACES Village School in North...
View ArticleCalendar to benefit animal shelter
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter recently kicked off its 2015 calendar sale with the hope of raising enough money to bring a gas generator to the pound. The...
View ArticleClock is ticking for 11th annual Shamrock Run, Walk
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Runners and walkers are gearing up for the 11th annual Shamrock Run and Walk next weekend, which is a fundraiser for three causes this year. For the last 11 years, the...
View ArticleFund raiser for Eastern lights March 22
If you thought the plan for bringing lighting and a turf field to Bristol Eastern was no longer in the cards, that’s not the case at all. And according to Bristol Eastern’s Chris D’Amato, the Bristol...
View ArticleYouth leads way for prom fashion show fund raiser
Just in time for prom season, 16-year-old Alyscia Talbot of Bristol, the Junior Grange of Wolcott chairperson and the Wolcott Grange are teaming up with Kristen’s Kloset of Southington to help spread...
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