Join Women’s Center’s Annual 4k Walk

DANBURY — October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to keep the issue in focus, the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury is hosting its 4th Annual 4k Walk Against Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 4, at the Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University.

This year, the Women’s Center honors it Founding Mothers, Betti Corso, Alice Chapman, and Bonnie Law.

Newtown residents are invited to come out and enjoy games for kids, music, Zumba, hot air balloon rides, and much more. Rain or shine, registration begins at 8:30 am, followed by opening remarks at 9:30, and the Walk at 10. In the event of inclement weather, all Walk activities will be held in the O’Neill Center at WCSU.

The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury provides free and confidential services to prevent or lessen the trauma associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and other major life transitions to thousands of women, children, and men annually.

The programs of the Women’s Center are supported by state and local government, area United Way agencies, and the people and businesses in the 14 communities it serves, including Newtown.

Preregistration is $25 per team or individual; walk day registration is $30. Register can be done by mail, fax, or online at www.wcogd.org. For information,  731-5200 or vowoye@snet.net.