Community Corner
Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk Community Leader Sponsors
Boys & Girls Club annual event will take place on Sunday, August 4 at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT 06460.

The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT is excited to announce the Community Leader Sponsors of the annual Walnut Beach Ice Cream 5K Run/Walk. The annual event will take place on Sunday, August 4 at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT 06460. Registration is open for the free Kids Fun Run (Sponsored by Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy (GCA) of Milford) and the 5K Run/Walk. The free Fun Run (youth 10 and under – registration required) starts at 8AM, with the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30AM.
- To register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Milford/WalnutBeachIceCream5K
- To sponsor the event, visit: https://one.bidpal.net/icecream5k2024/welcome
About Bruneau’s Garage
Conveniently serving you from two locations, in West Haven, CT and Milford, CT. We are a full service truck and auto repair shop. We offer 24 HOUR TOW & ROAD SERVICE, for any size, make, model, or weight class.
Preferred towing and recovery company by Local Police, State Police, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). AAA APPROVED, ASE CERTIFIED
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About Wanda Carlson – State Farm Insurance
Wanda Carlson State Farm offers more than just insurance and financial services. We provide the personal touch you need to protect the things and people you love most. Outside the Wanda Carlson State Farm agency, I am deeply involved in our community. I hold a leadership position with the Milford United Way, am an active Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce member, and participate in various philanthropic organizations. My involvement shows our commitment to the community we serve.
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Learn more about Wanda Carlson – State Farm Insurance: https://www.wandacarlson.com/?cmpid=nyro_blm_0001
About the Connecticut Post Mall
Connecticut Post Mall has been an integral part of your life and the New Haven County landscape for years. Centennial, as the mall owner, respects that we are part of the Milford business community and pledges to steward the property not only with high standards, but also with dedication to shape the center as the community desires. It is our desire for the mall to reflect the personality and style of the area’s residents. We are dedicated to ensuring Connecticut Post Mall is a safe, comfortable and inviting place to gather with friends and family for fellowship, shopping, dining and entertainment. We look forward to working with our retailers, shoppers and the greater community to tailor the Connecticut Post Mall experience to reflect your preferences, needs and desires. It is our pleasure to welcome you back to your mall.
Learn more about the Connecticut Post Mall: https://www.shopconnecticutpostmall.com/
About Shopping Anyway
We’re dedicated to making a difference by connecting those who wish to donate food, and provide basic necessities to those in need, with non profit and service organizations. Our mission is to connect those who ask “How Can I Help?” with those who say “Here’s What We Need”. Through the power of partnership and generosity, we aim to nourish hope, alleviate hunger, and build a stronger, more resilient world. Join us in this “Contribution Revolution” and be a part of the change that’s changing lives.
Learn more about Shopping Anyway: https://shoppinganyway.com/
About Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.
Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Paul M. Ciuci, DMD, MD, FACS and Joseph A. Perrone, DMD, MD practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery. At Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Ciuci and Dr. Perrone are your surgeons from start to finish. Our practice has been providing oral surgery excellence for 62 years. Our Accredited Oral Surgery offices are designed to provide safe and personalized care for our patients. We take the time to explain your diagnosis and treatment options.
Learn more about Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C.: https://www.ctomfs.com/
About MJP Wealth Advisors
Everyone has different financial needs, and those needs change over time. Whether you are planning for your children’s college and your own retirement, building a diversified portfolio to manage assets, or navigating a complex estate plan, MJP Wealth Advisors offers the perfect balance of sophisticated financial solutions and personal attention to meet those needs.
Learn more about MJP Wealth Advisors: https://www.mjpwealthadvisors.com/
About NorcomCT
NorcomCT, formerly Northeastern Communications, Inc., is one of Connecticut’s largest Motorola Solutions Radio Solutions Channel Partners, Motorola Service Elite Specialists and Motorola Manufacturer’s Representatives. For over 60 years NorcomCT has been serving customer’s communication needs through the design, sale, installation, and service of Motorola two-way radio and wireless data systems.
NorcomCT serves municipal and commercial clientele such as public safety agencies, emergency services, public works departments, schools, transportation providers, hotels, manufacturing facilities, and hospitals. We understand that each customer has varied and specific needs and we consistently make every effort to ensure that those needs are satisfied.
Learn more about NorcomCT: https://www.norcomct.com/index.htm
About Boost Oxygen
Founded in 2007, Boost Oxygen has been the entrepreneurial pioneer for developing a brand new retail category: 95% Pure Supplemental Oxygen in lightweight, portable and affordable canisters for health, recovery, natural energy and athletic performance. From his travels to the Czech Republic in the early 2000’s, Founder and CEO Rob Neuner discovered and enjoyed supplemental Oxygen canisters on the market there and decided to bring the idea back to the States with a large array of improvements.
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Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: TrinityPoint Wealth
Gold Sponsors: Optimum, OEM Sources
Silver Sponsors: Total Mortgage, Star 99.9, Berchem Moses PC Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Milford Police Union and Milford Police Benevolent Association
Kids Fun Run Sponsor: Gymnastics and Cheerleading Academy (GCA) of Milford
Community Leader Sponsors: Bruneau’s Garage, Wanda Carlson – State Farm Insurance, Connecticut Post Mall, Shopping Anyway, Milford & Derby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, P.C., MJP Wealth Advisors, NorcomCT, Boost Oxygen
Friends of the Club Sponsors: Alexandra Garces – Natural Living LLC, Jenkins Chiropractic, Ultimate Interiors, Ambrosia Bakery, Scott & Paddle, West Shore Realty, Walnut Beach Coffee House, The Lyngaas Family, Casey’s Irish Pub, Devine's Bagels & Cafe, Westcott & Mapes, Inc., Chabaso, Trader Joes, Costco, Starbucks, OrangeTheory Fitness
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The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT has a full slate of exciting events! Check out the details below for more information or visit: https://boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/.
Summer Camp / Monday, June 24–Friday, August 16: Summer Camp runs now until August 16 at the Boys & Girls Club of Milford Simon Lake Unit (59 Devonshire Road, Milford, CT). Camp participants are grouped by age and each age group has their own daily activity schedule. Visit: boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/summer-camp-2024
Tribus Golf Tournament / Friday, September 13: 9 holes of caddy-shack style golf like you have never played before, fun and games at each of the holes, and of course the Tribus beer you know and love. For more details, visit: https://boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com/event/tribus-golf-extravaganza-2/
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About Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut
The Boys & Girls Club of Milford is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations that work to help young people of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility-based, employs 4 full time staff members, supplemented by several part-time employees, and many volunteers. We offer our members daily access to a broad range of programs in five Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Today, over 650 members are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Milford. They benefit from trained, caring, professional staff and volunteers who help young people take control of their lives, envision productive futures, and achieve their goals. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT visit: www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com / or visit Instagram (@boysandgirlsclubofmilford) and Facebook/Twitter (@BGCMilford).
Make A Difference In A Young Person’s Life—sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Boys & Girls Club of Milford, Connecticut, the 17th Boys & Girls Club in the state of Connecticut. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501-C3 non-profit organization. Visit www.boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Stay up to date on all of the Boys & Girls Club Events—connect on Facebook. CONTACT: Megan Altomare, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Milford, meganaltomare@boysandgirlsclubofmilford.com or P: 203-713-8055
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. More than 4,700 Clubs serve over 4.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.