Annual 'Passport to Sandy Hook' Welcomes Visitors to Shop Local, Explore Village

Press release from Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity:

The Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) will present the Fourth Annual Passport to Sandy Hook on Saturday, October 11, from11 am to 4 pm. More than 30 merchants have contributed toward this year’s prize packages.

To be eligible to win one of the three prize packages, valued over $2,000, visitors must have their passports stamped at all 32 participating locations. Locations are within walking distance of the Church Hill Road-Glen Road-Riverside Road-Washington Avenue intersection.

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. The event will run rain or shine.

The village will come alive with exciting family-friendly activities and events at every corner! There will be fun activities for kids, a bouncy house, arts & crafts, live music, dance performances, Open Houses, games, free food and refreshments, as well as discounts and samples!

“We are so excited to welcome everyone to Sandy Hook Village” said Joe Hemingway, the President of S.H.O.P. (Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity). “We hope that you enjoy the day in the village, and get to explore all the great shops, restaurants and other businesses that Sandy Hook has to offer.”

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 Paulson, 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.

Andy Sachs & The Around Town Team of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate will have raffles for gift certificates. They are also proud to introduce and offer to the town of Newtown: “Home Benefit IQ”, a Real Estate Benefits and educational program that not only saves the consumer money but is an easy one stop shop for all of their real estate related questions and needs.

Special guests will include The Bobby Donaldson Band, John Voket with special guest Kevin Spooner, Bocker the Labradoodle, Newtown Juggling & Circus Arts Club and Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs.

This event is generously sponsored by: Andy Sachs - The Around Town Team of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Newtown Savings Bank, 99.1 PLR, and LRM Inc. Landscape Contractors.

A full list of participating merchants and more information on the event will be available soon at www.SandyHookVillage.com

For further press information, please contact: Melissa Lopata at Melissalopata@gmail.com or 917-767-5283.