Water Lantern Celebration set in Deep River

DEEP RIVER — A Little Compassion, Inc. will present a Water Lantern Celebration, taking place at Plattwood Park in Deep River, 4:307:30 p.m. Oct. 5, featuring personally decorated water lanterns, local musicians and a cookout including hot dogs, vegetarian chili, fruit, beverages and cookies.

The Water Lantern Celebration is a community event celebrating the lives of individuals of all abilities. Participants will witness the reflective beauty of hundreds of lanterns inscribed with personal greetings and memories to lift up and honor those in our communities who bravely face and overcome challenges due to disability every day.

Musical entertainment for the event will feature: Acoustic Soup, a CTbased acoustic music duo made up of Al Raebuck & Steve Blanchard covering artists such as Dave Matthews, Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, Jimmy Buffett, Merle Haggard, John Denver, Coldplay, Steely Dan, The Eagles, Paul Simon, The Beatles and many more; Brad & Brian, singing multiinstrumentalists whose performances feature extensive vocal harmonies, keyboard, two guitars, saxophone, trumpet, a little harmonica, and backing by drum and bass sequences painstakingly crafted by the duo themselves to create an authentic, fullband sound; and two shorter sets by local young adults.

The event is a fundraiser for ALC, a nonprofit organization with a mission to change the lives of young adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities by creating employment and social opportunities that nurture their unique skills, strengths and preferences. Employment and social opportunities are now available at ALC’s flagship program, The Nest Coffee House. The Nest opened in May on Main Street in Deep River and provides a welcoming, safe, and purposeful space for everyone to enjoy.

Ticket prices, in advance, are $25 per person ages 13+; $15 per person ages 212; and $75 for a family pack of four tickets. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at thenestcoffeehouse.org/waterlanterncelebration using PayPal or a credit card; by downloading an order form at that address and mailing it to The Nest Coffee House with a check; or in person at The Nest Coffee House with cash or a check.

Tickets may be purchased at the event for $35 per person ages 13+; $20 per person ages 212; and $100 for a family pack of four tickets.

Water lanterns may also be purchased for $10 per lantern.

Sponsorship opportunities range in price from $100 to $5,000. Interested parties should contact Michelle Rocheford at 2039888183 or raysdiva@yahoo.com.