MONROE, CT — Michelle Martinik Shoop, a 2004 graduate of Masuk High School, was recently inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame this past weekend.
Shoop was a 1,000 point scorer and an All-State performer in basketball and soccer at Masuk and went on to win the NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship at Southern Connecticut State University in 2007.
A member of the Masuk High School Hall of Fame and the Southern Connecticut State University Hall of Fame, Shoop also coached the Amity High School Girls Basketball team and was selected as the New Haven Register’s All-Area Coach in 2014.
She is currently a math teacher and department chair at Amity High School in Woodbridge.
David Strong, her Masuk basketball coach and a Hall of Famer himself, was Shoop’s presenter.
Harmony Grange Spring Fair
Harmony Grange, 103 Hurd Avenue, is hosting its annual Spring Fair and Tag Sale this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wine, whiskey, beer tasting fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus Assembly 119 and the Saint John XXIII Columbiettes of St. Jude Church are hosting a wine, whiskey and beer tasting fundraiser together in the Msgr. Sabia Social Hall at the church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on May 16.
The spirits will be supplied by Capital Spirits of Monroe. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Seating will be limited. To RSVP, click here. Payment will be accepted at the door using a credit card, cash or a check.
Admission is $30 per person and proceeds will benefit various charitable efforts the Knights and Columbiettes sponsors. Attendees must be 21-years-of-age to attend (proof of age will be requested to enter the event).
The cost of admission includes food and a tasting of various wines, whiskeys and beers. Capital Spirits of Monroe will take orders for alcohol, but only samples will be available during the event.
For information, call 203-258-3354 or e-mail eaedgerton24@gmail.com.
Flowers in bloom on Stepney Green
Lee Hossler, of Monroe, shared this photo he took of the Stepney Green on a beautiful day:
LoCascio inducted into American Advertising Federation Honor Society
SCRANTON, Penn. — Dominic LoCascio of Monroe was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Delta Sigma, the national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies.
LoCascio is a senior majoring in advertising/public relations at the Jesuit university.
Binky Patrol celebrates 11 years
The Monroe/Trumbull chapter of Binky Patrol is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, as well as a milestone of donating 25,000 handmade blankets to children in need. These “binkies” have been lovingly created by dedicated volunteers working independently or participating in local community events.
Throughout the year, the Monroe-Trumbull chapter distributes binkies to local hospitals, social service agencies like the Center for Family Justice, and directly to children facing difficult circumstances.
Over the past year alone, the chapter has sent 600 blankets to Altadena, California to comfort young wildfire victims, delivered blankets to children enrolled in Bridgeport Head Start, and provided over 400 blankets to campers at organizations such as Camp Hope and Camp Kesem. Additionally, they have responded to several school communities following tragic events.
The need for binkies never stops. The chapter’s current focus is restocking local hospitals with fresh deliveries. Volunteers of all skill levels are invited to help—whether through knitting, crocheting, quilting, or making no-sew fleece tie blankets.
Community support has been instrumental to the chapter’s success, with generous local businesses and organizations serving as drop-off locations, including:
- Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (Monroe)
- Last Drop Coffee Shop (Monroe)
- JBagels and Cafe (Trumbull)
- Vaughn Family Dentistry (Trumbull and Milford)
- RPM Automotive Repair (Bethany)
- Saugatuck Sweets (Fairfield)
- Seymour Congregational Church (Seymour)
“Our goal is simple: to brighten a child’s day and remind them that they are not invisible,” said chapter founder and coordinator Jeanne Malgioglio.
For information on how to contribute, donate, or get involved, e-mail Jeanne Malgioglio at ctbinky@binkypatrol.org.
Masuk Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion
Masuk High School’s Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50 year reunion at The Stone Barn at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Road (Route 110), on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 10 p.m.
The event will include a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner, a cash bar, photo fun, music, dancing and a lot of memories to share.
The cost is $75 per person. Payment should be made as soon as possible via Venmo (greggavogel@gmail.com) or with a check payable to Gregg Vogel, 2716 Hilltop Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660. Please include preferred name for name tag(s) with payment.
For information, check the Facebook group, Masuk High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion, or contact one of the organizers: Gregg Vogel (greggavogel@gmail.com), Cynthia Young McCurdy (clmccurdy@verizon.net), Lynn Hardy Susina (huskies1984@aol.com), Marcia Stenger Lafayette (marciahealthcoach@gmail.com), Diane Herb Landock (dianelandock@sbcglobal.net) or Lisa Huck (lisabeth.huck@aya.yale.edu).
Volunteers are needed to help make the reunion a success. Those who want to help should email Gregg Vogel (greggavogel@gmail.com).
Plant Sale & Boutique
STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Animal Rescue Society will host its annual Spring Plant Sale at Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road, Friday, May 2, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Available for purchase will be annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, deco pots, herbs, garden vegetables, and more. In addition, there will be items for sale in the Pet Boutique such as pet toys and supplies, T-shirts, candles, bubble bead pet necklaces and more.
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