S.H.O.P. Finalizes Plans for 5th Annual Passport to Sandy Hook - Prize Package Over $3,500

This Weekend’s Passport To Sandy Hook Prize Packages Valued At Over $3,550

September 30 , 2015, SANDY HOOK - 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.

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.

“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 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.

The following groups or businesses are also planning to participate with special offers: Andy Sachs, Coldwell Banker & The Around Town Team will have a raffle for a Sandy Hook Experience package of gift cards to some restaurants and shops; B.U. Juice Bar - samples and discount coupons; Children’s Adventure Center - raffle of a children’s basket & various CAC promo items and giveaways; Cover Two Sports Café - half off appetizers; FAITH at Newtown Church will provide hot / cold cider and snacks; Figs Wood Fired Bistro -caramel apples; Family Fun Kuts / Fun Kids Consignments - $5 Hair Feathers; Foundry Kitchen and Tavern - free appetizer with purchase of meal for each guest at the table(Max of 1 appetizer per table); GCS Computer - open house; Holmes Fine Gardens - handing giving out Seedballs and lollipops; labels + tags - 20% off discount; Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio - meet and greet w/ the teacher, 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 their beautiful sanctuary; Old Glory Days - craft; PJ’S Laundromat - open house, bring the kids by for a special treat; Porco’s Karate Academy - free trial class and raffle; REMAX 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 store-wide discounts; Sandra Lynn Photography, LLC - enter our raffle to win a free 8 x 10 frame; Sandy Hook Baptist Church - candy, literature, icy cold water; Sandy Hook Deli and Catering - sampler platters of food; Sandy Hook Hair Company - just because Summer ended, the fun doesn’t have to ! Have fun with fashion extensions for only $5 each; Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co - Touch A Truck; Sandy Hook Wine and Liquor - wine tasting, month of Halloween specials on wine & liquor; Subway -food specials; The Villa Restaurant - kids eat free off of the children’s menu, limit 2 per adult; Village Perk Café - food specials; Wesley Learning Center - craft for children ages 2-6 yrs old; WPLR Radio - Come visit Chaz of the “Chaz and AJ Morning Show” and get your giveaways.

Green Crystal Massage, Newtown Forest Association, The Graceful Planet, LRM, Inc., Landscape Contractors, and Newtown Savings Bank will be “prestamped” on the Passport.

An 18’ Wacky Dry Slide, from locally owned Super Fun Inflatables, will be set up at 107 Church Hill Road. This is generously sponsored by LRM, Inc., Landscape Contractors of Newtown.

Visitors will be entertained by local musicians Unclaimed Baggage and One Level Down, as well as a special performance by The Graceful Planet. Special guests include Bocker the Labradoodle, Newtown Juggling & Circus Arts Club, and the Newtown-Strong Therapy Dogs.

Passport to Sandy Hook is organized by Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (S.H.O.P). This event is generously sponsored by: Newtown Savings Bank, Andy Sachs - The Around Town Team of COLDWELL BANKERS, 99.1 WPLR, and LRM Inc. Landscape Contractors.

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

Prize Packages Announced

First Grand Prize (valued at $1,602):Newtown Savings Bank suite at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport - 10 tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus (Sunday October 26th at 5 pm)
Green Crystal Massage gift certificate for 60 minute massage
Holmes Fine Gardens gift certificate towards a Fall service
Newtown Forest Association 1 year family membership
PJ’S Laundromat gift certificate for wash, fold, dry service; laundry bag
Porco’s Karate Academy one month of free Karate Instruction in Classes
Sandra Lynn Photography, LLC 30 Minute Portrait gift certificate
The Graceful Planet gift certificate for a 10 class card for adults
2 tickets to the band Chicago playing at the Oakdale 10/24, compliments of LIVE NATION
4 tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus, compliments of WPLR
** Gift certificates to Cover Two Sports Café, Figs Wood Fired Bistro, GCS Computer, Mastercard, Sandy Hook Diner, Sabrina Style, Subway, Village Perk Cafe

Second Grand Prize (valued at $1,144):
Newtown Savings Bank suite at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport - 10 tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus (Sunday October 26th at 5 pm)
Holmes Fine Gardens gift certificate towards a Fall service
Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio gift certificate for a Voice Lesson
Porco’s Karate Academy one month of Karate Instruction in Classes
Christmas Tree from Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Wesley Learning Center gift certificate, stickers, Clifford Book
4 tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus, compliments of WPLR

**Gift certificates to B.U. Juice Bar, Cover Two Sports Café, Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, Family Fun Kuts / Fun Kids Consignments, GCS Computer, labels + tags, Subway

Third Grand Prize (valued at $812):
Holmes Fine Gardens free snow plow up to $50
Jackie Gaudet’s Voice Studio gift certificate for a Voice Lesson
Newtown Forest Association 1 year family membership
Newtown United Methodist Church 6 tickets to Spaghetti Supper
Porco’s Karate Academy one month of Karate Instruction in Classes
4 tickets for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey circus, compliments of WPLR
**Gift certificates to B.U. Juice Bar, Cover Two Sports Café, GCS Computer, Kirsten Bazuro, Independent Jamberry Consultant, Sandy Hook Hair Company, Sandy Hook Wine and Liquor, Subway, The Villa Restaurant, Village Perk Café