PUTNAM — With social distancing keeping families and friends apart, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) has decided to call our flock of lawn flamingos out of retirement in order to inspire smiles and raise funds for NOW youth scholarships, outreach programs and wellness clinics.
The program – affectionately called “Flock-A-Friend” – invites individuals to donate to NOW and in return the organization will send a flock of friendly flamingos to the yard of a friend or loved one. The flamingos will stay for a short visit before moving on to a new location. The size of the flock varies, with options to send 15 flamingos for a donation of $50, 30 flamingos for a donation of $75, or 45 flamingos for a donation of $100. To ensure safe social distancing and sanitation, a NOW staff member will handle the setup and breakdown of the flock, with no other contact.
The previous “Flock-A-Friend” campaign launched in the spring of 2014 after NOW had received a donation of 50 lawn flamingos from Charlie Pious, president of Nutmeg Container. The flamingos had a successful stay in various yards of community members and businesses throughout May and June of 2014 before retiring. NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg said: “These past months have been challenging for our community, with many people home and away from family, colleagues, teachers, and friends. Our hope is that the flock of flamingos, with their silly and bright appearance, will help spread some cheer and smiles as we continue to social distance.”
“Migrating” a friendly flock of flamingos to the front lawn of loved ones is easy. Simply visit the NOW website, www.nowinmotion.org and complete the flocking form – as soon as the flock is free, they’ll fly right on over!
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Honors
POMFRET — Pomfret School students named to the honors list for the winter term include: Ethan Dinges of Woodstock, Helen Hale of Pomfret Center, Kale Hart of Pomfret Center, Brennan Holmes of Killingly, Kellen Horst of Pomfret, Caroline Labbe of Pomfret Center, Daphne Li of Pomfret, Zachary Stolarek of Pomfret Center, Brooke Zahansky of Pomfret Center.
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Canceled
The organizers for the Day Kimball Healthcare Paddle for a Cure event that was set for June 14 have canceled the 2020 event.
Rabies Clinic
DANIELSON — Pet Pals Northeast will hold a low-cost rabies clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. May 16 at the Quinebaug Valley Veterinary Hospital on Rt. 12 on the Danielson/Plainfield line. $12. Pre-registration and appointment required. No walk-ins. 860-317-1720.
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The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) understands these are challenging times and want to help make some things easier by launching a new pay-what-you-can membership. Anyone who wants to join TLGV to care for, enjoy and pass on The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor can do so for free or make a donation of any size that is comfortable for them. You can sign up at thelastgreenvalley.org.
“For the last 25 years we’ve built our work around partnerships and community,” said Lois Bruinooge, executive director of TLGV. “This pandemic shows us all how important working together is, even when we have to do it from a distance. By changing our memberships we want to build on those partnerships and sense of community to strengthen the National Heritage Corridor and ensure it is here for future generations.”
TLGV is the 501(c)(3) entrusted with stewardship of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Donations help the organization fund its many programs and events designed to educate and advocate for the region. Now more than ever, we understand how crucial The Last Green Valley’s open spaces, trails and locally grown foods are to our health and well-being.
TLGV members get all TLGV publications, such as the Explore Guide, Walktober Calendar and In Touch magazine mailed directly to their homes, invitations and discounts to TLGV programs and events, including exclusive member-only programs, and more.
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