The 9th Annual Valley Goes Pink Campaign invites the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events featuring great food, drink and fun for a good cause throughout September and October.
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 Frannie Leonard at 203 – 218-8196 for more information. For more information about Valley Goes Pink and additional events, visit the Valley Goes Pink on Facebook or griffinhealth.org/pink.
Waiters Go Pink, Oct. 1 – Volunteer waiters will serve guests at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton, and tips will go to the cause. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required at 203 – 929-0336.
Bras for the Valley, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. – This highly-anticipated event will features ART BRAS designed by volunteers and then showcased in a fashion show and live auction at Il Palio, 5 Corporate Dr., Shelton. Tickets are $40. Call Jodi at 203 – 521-2233 for sponsorships or to enter a model!
Pinktoberfest by Yuengling, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. – Come enjoy Yuengling beer specials, a special “Germanfest” tasting menu and great giveaways at Wellingtons Restaurant, 51 Huntington St., Shelton.
Bingo for Boobies at THC, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. – Enjoy a fun-filled night of bingo and great prizes, including a flat screen TV, at The Hops Company (THC), 77 Sodom Ln., Derby. A $25 donation includes 10 bingo sheets and pizza. Call Sue for reservations at 203 – 400-1068.
Wine & Whiskey Tasting Event, Oct. 11 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Sip and savor a broad array of fine wines and whiskeys at Vazzy’s Cucina, 706 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. The event includes food and entertainment and special discounts through a partnership with Kindred Spirits of Shelton. $50 for wine or whiskey tasting; $75 for both.
Team Tatas Trivia Night, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. – Come for a fun night filled with trivia and prizes at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. A $25 donation includes Porky’s famous wings and pizza. Cash bar. Call Karyn for reservations at 203 – 445-3091.
Rock the Valley Pink, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. – Come see Social Convention perform at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St., Shelton. A $20 donation include a free drink.
Chili Cook off, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. – First responders from the Valley compete for best tasting chili at Bad Sons Beer Company, 251 Roosevelt Dr., Derby. Cash bar for craft beer. A $25 donation includes tasting and a vote.
Second Annual Diamond Dig, Oct. 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. – Take your chances at winning precious gemstones a 1‑carat diamond at Marks of Design, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.
$40 donation for each bucket.
