The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) will present the Fifth Annual Passport to Sandy Hook on Saturday, October 10, from 11 am to 4 pm. More than 36 merchants have contributed toward this year’s prize packages.

To be eligible to win one of the three prize packages, valued at more than $3,550, visitors must have their passports stamped at all 31 participating locations. Locations are within walking distance of the Church Hill Road-Glen Road-Riverside Road-Washington Avenue intersection. The event will run rain or shine.

Three winners will be drawn at the bandstand, which will be on the sidewalk in front of 102 Church Hill Road, at 4:15 pm.

“We are so excited to welcome everyone to our shop on Saturday,” said Marci Benitez, owner of Family Fun Kuts/Fun Kids Consignments. “We hope that you enjoy the day in Sandy Hook, and whether you win a prize package or not, come back to visit us again soon.”

Visitors are also reminded that Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue will be conducting a stuff-a-truck to benefit FAITH Food Pantry. Donations of nonperishable food, or monetary donations, will be collected at the fire truck behind 102 Church Hill Road.

“This time of year — before we get to the holiday season — is especially tough on us,” said Lee Paulsen, director of the food pantry. “We truly appreciate SHOP and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue working together to help us out.”

Members of the fire company will again be participating in Passport to Sandy Hook, with fire prevention materials to share with all ages and the opportunity for visitors to climb into one of the company’s trucks.

The following groups or businesses are also planning to participate with special offers: Andy Sachs, Coldwell Banker & The Around Town Team, with a raffle for a Sandy Hook Experience package of gift cards to restaurants and shops; BU Juice Bar, with samples and discount coupons; Children’s Adventure Center, with a raffle of a children’s basket and various CAC promo items and giveaways; Cover Two Sports Café, half-off appetizers; Faith at Newtown Church will provide hot and cold cider and snacks.

Figs Wood Fired Bistro will offer caramel apples; Family Fun Kuts/Fun Kids Consignments, $5 hair feathers; Foundry Kitchen & Tavern, free appetizer with purchase of meal for each guest at the table (restrictions apply); GCS Computer, open house; Holmes Fine Gardens, handing out seedballs and lollipops; labels + tags, 20 percent off discount; Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio, meet and greet with Ms Gaudet, live song demos on request, free CD and water bottle.

Kirsten Bazuro, independent Jamberry consultant, samples and raffle for free manicure; Newtown United Methodist Church, bouncy house and craft for the kids, balloons, refreshments, tours of the sanctuary; Old Glory Days, craft; PJ’s Laundromat, open house, treats for children; Porco’s Karate Academy, free trial class and raffle.

Re/Max Right Choice/Greenview of Newtown, $500 credit for any new home reservations made on Passport day; RiverWalk of Sandy Hook, giveaways; Sabrina Style, sidewalk sale and additional storewide discounts; Sandra Lynn Photography, LLC, raffle for an 8x10 frame; Sandy Hook Baptist Church, candy, literature, ice cold water; Sandy Hook Deli & Catering, food samples; Sandy Hook Hair Company, $5 fashion extensions; Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Touch-A-Truck; Sandy Hook Wine & Liquor, wine tasting, in-store specials, refreshments; The Villa Restaurant, kids eat free off of the children’s menu (limit two per adult).

Village Perk Café, food specials; Wesley Learning Center, craft for children ages 2-6; and WPLR Radio, visit with Chaz of the “Chaz and AJ Morning Show,” also giveaways.

An 18-foot Wacky Dry Slide, from locally owned Super Fun Inflatables, will be set up at 107 Church Hill Road. The slide is being sponsored by LRM, Inc, Landscape Contractors of Newtown. LRM will be represented on this year’s Passport, but its box will be prestamped. Additional businesses and organizations that will be prestamped on passports include Green Crystal Massage, The Graceful Planet, Newtown Forest Association, and Newtown Savings Bank.

Visitors will be entertained by local musicians Unclaimed Baggage and One Level Down, as well as a special performance by students and faculty of The Graceful Planet.

Special guests will also include Bocker the Labradoodle, Newtown Juggling & Circus Arts Club, and the Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs.

A full list of participating merchants and sponsors, and more information on the event, is available at sandyhookvillage.com.

Prize Packages Announced

Passport Event Chair Maribeth Hemingway has announced this year’s prize packages:

First Grand Prize (valued at $1,602): Newtown Savings Bank suite at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, including ten tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance on Sunday, October 26, at 5 pm; gift certificate for 60-minute massage at Green Crystal Massage; gift certificate toward a Fall Service from Holmes Fine Gardening; Newtown Forest Association one-year family membership; PJ’s Laundromat gift certificate for wash, fold, dry service, and a laundry bag; one month of free karate instruction in classes from Porco Karate Academy; a 30-minute portrait session from Sandra Lynn Photography, LLC; gift certificate for ten classes for an adult at The Graceful Planet; two tickets to see Chicago at the Oakdale Theatre on October 24, compliments of Live Nation; four tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, compliments of WPLR; and gift certificates from Cover Two Sports Café, Figs Wood Fired Bistro, GCS Computer, MasterCard, Sandy Hook Diner, Sabrina Style, Subway, and Village Perk Café.

Second Grand Prize (valued at $1,144): Newtown Savings Bank suite at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, including ten tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance on October 26; gift certificate for Fall Service from Holmes Fine Gardens; gift certificate for a voice lesson at Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio; one month of karate instruction in class at Porco’s Karate Academy; a Christmas tree from Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue; a gift certificate, stickers and a Clifford book from Wesley Learning Center; four tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, compliments of WPLR; and gift certificates for BU Juice Bar, Cover Two Sports Café, Foundry Kitchen & Tavern, Family Fun Kuts/Fun Kids Consignments, GCS Computer, labels + tags, and Subway.

Third Grand Prize (valued at $812): a snow plowing (up to $50) from Holmes Fine Gardens; gift certificate for a voice lesson at Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio; one-year family membership to Newtown Forest Association; six tickets for the Pasta Project at Newtown United Methodist Church; one month of karate classes at Porco’s Karate Academy; four tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, compliments of WPLR; and gift certificates to BU Juice Bar, Cover Two Sports Café, GCS Computer, Kirsten Bazuro, independent Jamberry consultant, Sandy Hook Hair Company, Sandy Hook Wine & Liquor, Subway, The Villa Restaurant, and Village Perk Café.