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Family Fun Night Brings Loved Ones Together

By Alissa Silber

Published: Sep 28, 2018 8:00 am

The sound of giggles and chatter from young children filled the Reed Intermediate School cafetorium thanks to Family Fun Night on the evening of September 21.

The annual event was presented by the Newtown Parent Connection and Newtown Prevention Council as an opportunity for families to come together, share a meal, and enjoy spending time with one another.

Attendees filled their bellies with ziti and meatballs, as well as salads and ice cream sundaes, while sitting around the tables talking with their families.

A DJ entertained the crowd with upbeat songs, and vendors provided an assortment of interactive games and prizes for the children.

The public is invited to attend the Newtown Parent Connection’s upcoming events, including a panel discussion called [naviga:u]“A Spotlight on Addiction” on September 30[/naviga:u] at Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road; as well as the Eighth Annual Kevin J. Carolan Memorial Golf Outing on October 2 at The Golf Club at Oxford Greens.

To learn more about the Newtown Parent Connection, visit newtownparentconnection.org.

Pictured from left are cousins Halle Pechenko, Sophia Pechenko, Cecelia Ragusa, Eliza Pechenko, and James Ragusa dining on ziti and meatballs during Family Fun Night at Reed Intermediate School on September 21. —Bee Photos, Silber

Chris Schaefer of Shaolin Studios holds a wooden board as Neilina Gerrish, 6, gives her best karate chop to break it during Family Fun Night, presented by the Newtown Parent Connection and Newtown Prevention Council.

At 3-year-old Payton Kiney’s first Family Fun Night, she spins a colorful wheel to win a prize at Baum Braces’ table on September 21.

Colton Lucas, 6, wears a Hulk inspired balloon hat while enjoying Family Fun Night at Reed Intermediate School on September 21.

Community Center Committee member Nancy Doniger and Director Matt Ariniello updated attendees at Family Fun Night on the Community Center building’s progress and received feedback from residents on the project.

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