Twice annually the people in the Somers/Ellington area join together in a show of community and support for worthy causes. A party is held to raise funds to help kids. The December Holiday Palooza is an annual event designed to raise funds for the Nicholas David Coleman Foundation which provides many scholarships to Somers High students in the name of Nick Coleman who was tragically lost in an auto accident in 2012. The 2014 winter Palooza is scheduled for December 13,2014.
The Summer Palooza for 2014 focuses on the upcoming journey of Somers Jr. Alex Coverdill. Coverdill will be leaving June 18,2014 to travel to Pittsburgh to compete for a spot on the Team USA boat headed for a European tour this summer. Currently ranked as the 10th best under 18 rower in the world, Coverdill needs to raise $6000 to make the journey. Summer Palooza will go a long way toward raising those funds. The public is asked to attend and experience the traditions of Palooza. “Our events feature great food, great music, terrific raffle prizes and a strong sense of community” says Erin Tynan one of the event coordinators. “These things are all about our local kids and helping them achieve lofty goals” “ but we have a really good time doing that”.
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The Palooza will begin at 6:30pm at the Somers Knights of Columbus at236 Main St In Somers. There are a few tickets still available and the price is $20 for admission. “We expect to have a few tickets at the door” says Ed Sullivan of Somers, and “we hope the nice weather will get people to come join us”. If you wish to attend please contact Rich Tynan at 860-280-6505 for tickets, information or to make a donation. Tynan went on to say that “we have received great support from many people for this event Mike Parks and Rich Thresher of Somers made large donations to the cause as have Kelly Anderson, Kelli Giachello and Erin Tynan. Fran Sullivan , fast becoming known for her culinary talents when it comes to fund raisers, handled all aspects of the food for the event.” It has been a group effort I hope people come out to support the event and have a great time.
