Fall Softball For U10 Girls

 

Anyone girl who is U10 eligible is welcome to come and play informal softball games at the Newtown Middle School on Sunday’s at 4 pm. Games will begin Sunday, September 10, and run through October. Any questions, call Nancy Bowen at 426-7101.

Travel Basketball Coaches Needed

 

The Newtown Parks and Recreation travel basketball program is seeking coaches for sixth-grade travel basketball for the winter season. Anyone interested should call John Giorno at 270-9579.

Shoot Straight Basketball Camp

 

The Shoot Straight Basketball Camp will hold a two-day shooting and offensive moves camp on Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm both days, at the Danbury War Memorial in Danbury, for boys and girls ages 8 to 18. Tuition for both days is $70. Camp will be directed by Chris Casey, head coach at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Call 1-203-746-4387 for further information.

Apple Harvest Road Race

 

The Apple Harvest Festival Road Race, sponsored by the Southington Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Sunday, October 1, at 9 am. There will be $1,800 in prize money, including $1,000 for lucky random finishers. Cost is $15 if registered by September 15 and $20 on race day (a Little Fritter Race will be held, as well, with a $3 charge for young runners). Race features t-shirts to the first 125 registered. Call Jennifer at 1-860-628-8036 for further information.

Spook Run

 

The 9th annual 5k Halloween Spook Run, sponsored by the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department, will be held Sunday, October 29, at 10 am, beginning at the Brookfield Municipal Center at 100 Pocono Road in Brookfield. Race-day registration will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Pre-registration is $12 while race-day registration is $15. T-shirts to first 300 registered. Prizes to top runners in seven different age groups. A Kids K Fun Run will also be held, starting at 9:30 am, and costs $9 (prize and t-shirt included). Call 1-203-775-7310.

Sport Card Show – With YA Tittle

 

Football Hall of Famer Y.A. Tittle will appear Sunday, October 1, at the Stratford Baseball Card and Sport Memorabilia Show at the Stratford Ramada Inn off Exit 30 of I-95. Show hours are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, with Mr Tittle appearing at 12 noon. Admission is $3 for adults and 99 cents for kids under 10. Dealers from five states will feature sport cards, sport memorabilia, autographs, beanie babies, Pokemon and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bridgeport. Call 1-203-364-1209 for further information.

Orienteering Meeting

 

The Western Connecticut Orienteering Club will meet Saturday, September 30, at the Pond Mountain area off Fuller Mountain Road in Kent. Registrations and starts will be from 10 am to 12 noon. All level standard course available. Instruction and compasses will also be available. Fee is $5 ($3 for members). Call George Walker at 1-860-658-7963 for further information.