Patch Picks: Dogs and Greek Festivals

FETCH, Funding Education & Treatment for Cancer Hounds is holding a scavenger hunt for dogs and their humans this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. The scavenger hunt is $25 per car and all proceeds go to the Riedel & Cody Fund, supporting people whos pets have cancer. The hunt begins at your very own home and will conclude at a park located at 333 Ludlowe St. in Stamford. Get out of the house Saturday morning and gather everyone together for family fun. After the hunt is over there will be a family picnic, activities and exhibitors. There will also be a concert at the park starting at 12:30 p.m. by Mystic Bowie. There will be a FETCH Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. where prizes will be awarded. For more information on FETCH and Saturday's scavenger hunt and to sign up today visit riedelcody.org/fetch.

 is holding the seminar "How to Fund College Without Going Broke" Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. in the Merwin Room, Trumbull resident Mike Dailey will go over how to plan for college expenses. This class will let you take into account the total picture of your son or daughter's total college picture, including: what the school will cost, the better college choice, and how to finance more than one child enrolling in college. Dailey is a Certified College Planning Specialist and owner of The College Authority. Registration is required but the class is free. Call the library today at 203-452-5197. For more library events check out their website at trumbullct-library.org.

H&M at the has officially made its grand opening this past Thursday. Stop into the mega fashion store and get inspired by their new Spring and Summer looks for men, women and kids. H&M has super low prices on bathing suits, shoes, accessories as well as fashionable tops and bottoms for everyone. Right now at H&M all bras are two for $20 and sun dresses start at $9.95. Mens shorts are $19.95 and little girl's dresses are just $4.95. For more about H&M and their lookbook for this season, visit their website at hm.com or visit them at 5065 Main St.

The Greek Festival and Fair located at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Bridgeport at 4070 Park Ave. will hold the celebrations now through Sunday, rain or shine. Authentic Greek food and pastries will be served as there will be live music, games and rides. Entitled "Olympiad 2011," there will also be a 50/50 Raffle with a $5,000 cash prize, handcrafted jewelry for sale, cooking demonstrations, dancers and artifacts. For more information check out their website.

Alpha Community Services 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness sponsored by Alpha Community Services of Bridgeport will be held this Saturday starting at Captain's Cove Seaport at 1 Bostwick Ave. Last year, Alpha housed 196 families which included 279 children in family shelters. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. For four miles, participants will walk around Black Rock and can enjoy light snacks, refreshments, a live DJ, as well as a raffle and auction. Parking is free and pets are welcome. For more information call Eliane Kauck 203-366-2809, ext. 114, or email ekauck@cccymca.org for more info or to pre-register. Walk-ins are welcome.

 presents Marie's After Dark this Friday with live music from Laura & Sizen. The acoustic duo from the band Pink Baby will be performing while you dine on their delectable cuisine. Try their Tender Zucchini Fritters or Spring Greens salad with orange fennel viniagrette. Entrees include Seared Sea Scallope with hoisin butter sauce, Chicken Cheddar Quesadillas with tomato and corn salsa and Pan Seared Grouper with ginger teriyaki Reduction and a scallion shitake salad. Bring your own alcohol to round out the meal. Marie's After Dark continues Saturday from 5 p.m. until close. Call today to make your reservation at 203-268-0872.