Marks
of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, will host a Diamond Dig fundraiser for
The 8th Annual Valley Goes Pink from 3-7 p.m. on Oct. 26.
Participants
make a $40 donation to The Valley Goes Pink for a bucket and a chance to win a
0.90 karat Antwerp diamond as well as more than 750 carats of other precious
and semiprecious faceted stones.
The
event is limited to 300 participants. Call 203-924-0030 or visit
griffinhealth.org/pink to reserve a bucket.
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 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.
- 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 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., Derby. $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.
- 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., Derby. Minimum donation of $20. Visit kimmarieyoga.net to register.