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Think Pink Palooza this Thursday

MONROE, CT — All are invited to the Think Pink Palooza, to be held at the Town Gazebo this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It is the kickoff event for Think Pink Monroe, just before the start of Cancer Awareness Month.

Lisa Martinsky, a second grade teacher at Stepney Elementary School, is the honorary survivor guest speaker. The Palooza will also feature performances from the Masuk High School music program.

To download the program, click here.

The Think Pink Palooza is a celebration of strength, hope and remembrance. Organizers of the event encourage townspeople to come out to show their support and honor cancer survivors everywhere, as well as those whose lives were lost in the fight.

Money raised by Think Pink Monroe goes to Swim Across the Sound to benefit Monroe families dealing with cancer. To order Think Pink merchandize or to make a donation, click here.

Scarecrows at the Park

Monroe businesses can get into the Halloween spirit and help a worthy cause by participating in the Monroe Parks & Recreation Department’s 2nd annual Scarecrow Contest.

Proceeds will benefit the Social Services Exchange Fund, which provides scholarships for local youths to attend the Summer Fun Days Camp program.

Participating businesses will set up a scarecrow that corresponds with the type of business they have. Scarecrows will be on display in the Great Hollow Lake area of Wolfe Park from Oct. 12 through Oct. 31.

Park visitors will cast votes for their favorite scarecrows on the Parks & Recreation Department website.