S.H.O.P. Announces 2nd Annual Passport to Sandy Hook

 Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (S.H.O.P.), a group of local business owners and community members from Sandy Hook, is pleased to announce the second annual Passport to Sandy Hook. The event will take place on Saturday, October 6 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the downtown Sandy Hook Village area.

“We are so excited about this event,” said Mike Burton, S.H.O.P. President. “It is a great opportunity for people to come and see all that Sandy Hook has to offer. We have several new businesses participating this year and look forward to welcoming people of all ages to enjoy the day with us.”

The event, sponsored by Newtown Savings Bank and Andy Sachs’ Deals Around Town, will feature live music from two bands, giveaways or discounts at local shops, samples from dining establishments, face painting, a Bounce House, and visits from the Canine Office and Baro, and the 2^nd Company Governor’s Horse Guard among other activities.

“Sandy Hook is a great place to own a business,” said Tamara Doherty, owner of The Wishing Well. “There is a real sense of community among us, and I am looking forward to welcoming our frequent visitors and new faces to the Sandy Hook area.”

During the event, Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire Department will have two fire trucks on hand. The truck will serve as both a “touch-a-truck” for participants to enjoy, as well as a “stuff-a-truck.” The Passport event is free, but participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to help stuff the truck. Items will be donated to the Faith Food Pantry.

On October 6, participants will be able to pick up their passport from any of the participating locations in Sandy Hook. As they walk from place to place enjoying the treats, they will receive a stamp. Completed passports will be entered in a drawing to receive a prize package worth over $1,500.

For more information, please visit www.experienceSandyHook.com or “like” S.H.O.P. on Facebook by searching “Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity.” There, you will find a list of participating businesses, and details about events at each location.