Registration open for Miles 4 Moe 5K walk/run

TORRINGTON » The Miles 4 Moe Foundation will present its eighth annual 5K Walk/Run to be held on Sunday, Sept. 17. The foundation continues the legacy of Emil “Moe” Renzullo, by supporting organizations such as Camp MOE that provide an outdoor camp experience to children with and without disabilities. The foundation also supports families who have a child diagnosed with cancer, as well as hospitals and organizations that treat these children.

The Harvest Fest 5K will start and finish at Camp MOE (1145 Brandy Hill Road, Torrington) and consists of paved and gravel roads with rolling hills and fall foliage views. Both runners and walkers are welcome. Onsite registration will be from 8:30 – 9:45 AM. The race will begin at 10 a.m. Participants can also register online at www.lightbnoxreg.com or can download and mail the registration form from www.miles4moefoundation.org. Finishers will be greeted at the finish line by announcer Dan Lovallo. The race will be timed by Fast Track Timing.

The Harvest Fest will also feature a picnic lunch, silent auction, and tours of Camp MOE. For more information, contact Emil Renzullo, Miles for Moe Foundation at 860459-4318 or miles4moe@gmail.com

Established in memory of Emil “Moe” Renzullo, Jr., a very special boy who passed away from Leukemia in 2010, the Miles 4 Moe Foundation Fund is dedicated to raising funds to benefit our local children. The foundation seeks to continue his legacy by supporting organizations such as Camp MOE, an inclusive summer camp for children with and without disabilities. The Foundation also strives to benefit families who have a child diagnosed with cancer and to support the hospitals and organizations that treat these children.

For more information, visit www.miles4moefoundation.org. Additional information about Camp MOE is available at www.campmoe.org.

Norfolk Land Trust to hold annual race

NORFOLK » The Norfolk Land Trust will host a 5K- and 10K-trail race Sunday, Sept. 24 with the start and finish for both races at the Barbour Woods trailhead at 75 Lovers Lane. The 10K race kicks off at noon. Runners will follow the classic 5K route for a mile and then branch off toward Haystack Mountain. Runners will ascend the mountain, loop around the tower and then descend to the park’s main entrance to finish the run through Barbour Woods.

The classic 5K, which starts at 12:30, features a mixture of single and double track through historic Barbour Woods. Pre-registration is $15 and is available at www.ultrasignup.com or at bit.ly/NLTtrailrace2017. Registration is $20 the day of the race. Registration will be capped at 100 runners for each race. A postrace awards party will be at Infinity Hall Bistro and all runners will receive a Big Elm Brewing beer glass and a cup of chili.

Bank to hold seminar on consumer fraud

LAKEVILLE » Salisbury Bank, in partnership with Noble Horizons, is offering a seminar which will focus on consumer fraud crimes and how to avoid becoming a victim. This program will look inside the mind of a criminal, focus on the psychology behind consumer fraud crimes and offer ways to protect you and your loved ones from becoming victims.

Presenters for this program will include Erica Michalowski, AARP Connecticut’s Associate Director for Community Outreach. Alongside Erica, will be Detective Mark Solomon, Chapter President for the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. Detective Solomon has also been assigned to the CT Financial Crimes Task Force, a federal task force run by the U.S. Secret Service that focuses on large-scale financial and cyber-criminal activities.

The seminar will be held Sept. 14, 12 p.m. at Noble Horizons Community Room, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury.

Reservations are suggested, but not required. To reserve a spot, contact Kevin Norton by calling 860-453-3497 or email knorton@salisburybank.com and type “Fraud” in the subject line.

Golf tournament benefits cancer center

WATERTOWN » The third annual Watertown Police Department Charity Golf Tournament known as “Teeing Off for the Leever Center,” will be held on Friday, Oct. 6. Members are accepting registration for golfers which include golf, gifts, breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner. Tickets are also available for dinner for non-golfers. The tournament committee members are also looking for support from the community and businesses for various levels of sponsors and raffle prizes. For more information, contact Officers Chris Paquin or Officer Chris Donston at 860-945-5200 or go to Watertownctpd.org or Facebook “Watertown Police Department Charity.”