Derby Middle School student wins 5K in Bridgeport

Derby Middle School eighth grader Sara Gerckens was the first overall female finisher in the Beardsley Beast 5K road race Saturday in Bridgeport. Seventh grader Ryan Callaghan and teacher/coach Jenny Ames placed first in their age groups. / Contributed photo

Derby Middle School runners shine in Stratford race

Congratulations are in order for members of the Derby Middle School Running Club who won 19 medals Saturday at the 18th annual Stratford YMCA Sweetheart Run four-mile road race.

Great job on a cold morning!

Cassie Battaglino

From left: Jayce Curcio, Chase Boulton, Tristan Pruzinsky

Javan Guevara-Cragwell

Ryan Callaghan

Nicole Rizzo

Rachel Fleischer

Steven Stanley

Photos by Derby resident April Pruzinsky.

Reminder: Derby Day is Saturday

Pre-registration for 5K in Shelton ends today

Proceeds to benefit Wesley Village programs, Spooner House

SHELTON - Wesley Village will host the fourth annual benefit 5K Road Race Saturday starting at 9 a.m.
The 3.1-mile race will begin and end at Wesley Village in the parking lot for Crosby Commons at 580 Long Hill Ave.
Wesley Village provides housing and healthcare to seniors. The 1.2-mile fun walk takes place around the campus of Wesley Village.

Awards will be given to the overall first place male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: Under 13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79* and 80+*.
Delicious post race food will be provided by Wesley Village for everyone participating. Parking will be at Long Hill Elementary School, 565 Long Hill Ave., across from Wesley Village.

Proceeds will benefit the award-winning programs at Wesley Village, including the “Journey of Dreams Program,” which grants wishes to the seniors on campus. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit Spooner House in Shelton, providing food, shelter and services for those in need in the  Valley.

Major sponsors are: M&T Bank, Omnicare, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Murtha Cullina LLP, Merit Insurance, McKesson, Unitex Textile Rental Services, Brennan Construction, Winters Brothers Waste Systems and Crown Uniform.

Participants who pre-register by today pay $20 and are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt and will be automatically entered to win in a drawing for Yankees, Red Sox or Mets baseball tickets. *70+ entries run for free, but contact race director prior to the event.

Starting Wednesday and on race day, registration will be $25, only exact bills or checks will be accepted. Make checks payable to UMH Road Race.
There will be 50 t-shirts available on a first come basis race day (t-shirts feature a new dri fit design). Pre-registration is strongly suggested.
Computerized timing and results will be provided by Start-Line Race Services. Race Director is David Primini.

All participants will be eligible for a number of other prizes or gift cards donated by area restaurants and businesses, including a Family 4-pack of tickets to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Fully Charged at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport Oct. 18 – 21.

For online registration, course map and directions, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.
 For information on Spooner House, visit www.actspooner.org.



The above was taken from a release from Kay Page Greaser of Large & Page Communications, Inc. in Hartford.

Wesley Village to host 5K race

Event to benefit Journey of Dreams, Spooner House

SHELTON - Wesley Village will host the fourth annual 5k Road Race and Fun Walk Aug. 25 starting at 9 a.m.  

The 3.1-mile race will begin and end at Wesley Village in the parking lot for Crosby Commons, 580 Long Hill Ave. Wesley Village provides housing and healthcare to seniors. 

The Fun Walk is around the campus of Wesley Village.  

Awards will be given to the overall first place male and female finishers and top three male and female finishers in each of the following age divisions: 

Under 13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+. All 70+ run for free. Contact race director David Primini prior to the event. 
Post-race food is provided by Wesley Village. Event parking will be at Long Hill Elementary School, 565 Long Hill Ave., across from Wesley Village.

Proceeds from the event benefit the award-winning programs at Wesley Village, including the Journey of Dreams Program, which grants wishes to the seniors on campus. 
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Spooner House in Shelton, which provides food, shelter, and services for the needy. 
Major sponsors are M&T Bank, Omnicare, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Murtha Cullina LLP, Merit Insurance, McKesson, Unitex Textile Rental Services, Brennan Construction Co, Winter Brothers Waste Systems, CT. and Crown Uniform.

Participants who pre-register by Aug. 21 will pay $20 and be guaranteed a T-shirt. After Aug. 21, registration is $25. Exact bills or checks only. 
Checks payable to UMH Road Race. There will be 50 shirts available on race day while supplies/sizes last. 
Every pre-registered participant is entered into a raffle to win Yankees, Red Sox and Mets tickets. There are raffle prizes of gift cards to area restaurants and businesses.

For online registration, course map and further information, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.


 For information on ACT Spooner House and the Valley Food Bank Network, visit www.actspooner.org.