Bag program benefits CHH Pink Rose Fund Museum holding online photo contest

TORRINGTON — Charlotte Hungerford Hospital’s Pink Rose Program has been selected to benefit from the proceeds of Torrington’s Big Y community bag program during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. This initiative raises and donates money from the sale of reusable grocery bags with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work.

The hospital’s Pink Rose Program will receive a $1 donation for every reusable $2.50 Community Bag purchased at the Big Y located at 504 Winsted Road in Torrington during the month of October unless otherwise directed by the customer through the giving tag attached to the bag.

“We wish to thank our friends at Big Y for their commitment to fighting breast cancer in their community and for contributing to ways to help preserve the planet from excess waste.” said Tim LeBouthillier, Director of Community Development at CHH. More than 1 million plastic bags are not used as a result of supermarkets’ participation in the program.

The Pink Rose Program is supported by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and local fundraising events. It was established at CHH in 1998 to provide free mammograms and other diagnostic services to women in our region who are uninsured or underinsured. The CHH Pink Rose Fund supports educational outreach and screenings to assure that the women of northwest Connecticut have comprehensive, coordinated access to breast cancer and other health services, programs and treatments. Early detection through mammography has been found to be the safest and most effective way of finding breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. For more information about the Breast Cancer Early Detection Program call 860-496-6819.

MORRIS — The James Morris Museum is launching its annual photo contest digitally for the first time. Contestants can submit as many photographs as they wish, using the museum’s Facebook page and email. Each photograph counts as its own entry. The deadline is Nov. 1.

All eligible photographs will be posted online Nov. 2, and the winners will be chosen Nov. 17. Viewers are the judges; to participate, visit the society’s website and “like” as many photos as they want. The photographs with the most likes in each category wins $50. The photograph with the most likes in general, will receive an extra $50 as Fan Favorite. Categories are Adult Black & White, Adult Color, Youth Black & White, Youth Color, Theme: Living in COVID-19 For more information go to morrismuseumcurato.wixsite.com/james morrismusem/artistphotography-contest

Witkos endorsed by state, local police

CANTON — State Sen. Kevin Witkos, R-Canton, has been endorsed by the Connecticut State Police Union, the Canton Police Union, the Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police, and the Police Officers Association of Connecticut, according to a statement.

“As a retired police sergeant and having served 28 years in Granby and Canton, the support of these law enforcement groups and the members they represent is especially appreciated,” Witkos said. “Thousands of men and women across Connecticut put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe and protected and I will always be grateful for their service. I am proud to have supported legislation that supports our first responders such as the PTSD bill in 2019 and I will continue to advocate for common sense law enforcement legislation that keeps both the public and our law enforcement officers safe and protected.”

“On behalf of the men and women of the Connecticut State Police Union, we are pleased to inform you that you are one of the few elected state officials to receive our official endorsement this year. This endorsement comes as a result of your continued support for public safety and the issues our union has faced in the past. Your commitment to public safety and Trooper safety is truly appreciated by the entire Union membership,” said John Castiline, President, Connecticut State Police Union.

Classes offered at ASAP

WASHINGTON — ASAP! has opened registration for its 20202021 programing. This year, programs for all ages will be either virtual or hybrid with all materials provided in advance. Topics include theater, movement, art history, painting, drawing, sculpture, film, agriculture, writing, environmental art, cooking, community collaboration, photography and other classes.

Some of the upcoming workshops and events Clayorama with Kaitlin Clark for grades 3-5 starting Oct. 26; Ninjatrition with Alissa Monteleone for grades 3-5 starting Oct. 28; and Artgo with Me with Kaitlin Clark for ages 3-5, beginning Nov. 9.

ASAP! is a social profit arts organization Serving nearly 10,000 students throughout CT each year, ASAP! promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its programs. To view all ASAP! programs or to register for an upcoming class, visit www.asapct.org.