May 2010
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CHILDREN PLAYING FOR CHILDREN
Sunday, June 6 12:30 - 3:30 pm - Armellino's Restaurant
Young Composers of the Milford Recreation Dept proudly presents a benefit concert at Armellino's Restaurant on Sunday, June 6th from12:30-3:30pm Proceeds of the event will be given to Bodie's Place, Inc. Specialty menu items, children performing and children's activities will be available. Eat, relax, enjoy!
Chidren's activities and specialty menu items will be available. Silent Auction and learn about Bodie Brick paver program.
Armellino's Restaurant is located at 667 Bridgeport Ave, Milford.
SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER
Hosted by the Republican Women of Milford
Saturday, June 26 from 10 AM – 12 midnight
Crown Corporate Campus Cafeteria
472 Wheelers Farm Road in Milford, 06461
Cost: $50 per person
Each cropper will receive:
- 4 feet of cropping space, great lighting and a wonderful view
- Continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert, coffee, water, soda and tea will be served
- Free prize drawings: restaurants, gift certificates, wine gifts, nail salons, scrapbooking supplies and many other exciting gifts. Chair massage available as well as many other offerings.
To register contact Kathy Kuchta at kkuchta@optonline.net or by phone 203-877-7652 or 203-645-4288.
MILFORD WINE TRAIL
Saturday, September 25 - Milford Downtown
Volunteers needed!
Bodie's Place has been selected as the non-profit organization to receive the proceeds of the 2010 Milford Downtown Association Wine Trail on September 25th. We are very excited about it!
We need 40+ volunteers to help us at the event night. Please contact Lisa Vaccino at lvaccino1010@optimum.net to add your name to the volunteer list. It'll be a fun night for the "grown-ups"! A great "date" idea!
MILFORD HOOP-A-THON
Date & Location: TBA
Can you hoop? Can your children hoop? Can Dad hoop?
Don't miss this fun event for the entire family. We are working on the location and dates.. Get your hoola-hoops and start practicing.. Fun, prizes and lots of activities for your family.. this summer! The proceed of the event will be donated to our playground!
UNITED WAY
Bodie's Place is now recognized as a United Way community partner and can receive pass through funds through United Way giving. Simply ask for our 501(c)3 nonprofit tax id and your company or foundation may select Bodie's Place as a designated project. Just ask us - it's simple to process!
BRICK ORDERS
We have currently received alomost 100 brick orders. Keep spreading the word about having a permanent place in the park. Brick prices range from $50 to $200.
To order: Pay by Check | Pay by credit card
>> Check list of Bodie's Brick Friends
BENCH MEMORIAL PROGRAM
We have established a new bench memorial program. It's a great opportunity to give your loved ones that are no longer here with us, a permanent spot at Bodie's Place. Contact us for further details!
SPECIAL THANKYOUS!
- Milford Bank donation of of $10,000
- $5,000 donation received from "Kids for Kids Dance" program
- $5,000 donation received from Milford Kiwanis
- Williamson family for the St Patrick's Day parade float
- Mary Taylor United Methodist Church Youth Group for organizing the "May Day" event and donation of $700
More sponsors are posted on our ever growing Recognition list on the website. Please check it out!
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
June 16 - Stonebridge Restaurant - 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
The Concerned Citizens for People with Disabilities, (the CCFPWD), an early supporter and stalwart friend of Bodie’s Place, Inc, are looking for a few like-minded, generous and ambitious individuals to join their ranks as they work to improve the lives of all people with disabilities throughout the state of CT. If you would like more information on what they do and how you can get involved, please contact Tony or Diane Candido at 203-878-3363.
For the latest updates on Bodie's Place progress visit our website at:
www.bodiesplace.org
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We greatly appreciate all of the individual donations made from across the city and neighboring community members. If you would like to join in the endeavor remember that your donation is tax exempt as Bodie's Place, Inc is an approved non profit 501(c) 3 organization. Donations may be sent to: Bodie's Place, Inc. ,
P.O. Box 3675,
Milford, CT 06460 |