Red Ribbon Week - 2015   ---    October 23 - 30, 2015

What is Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States.

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Red Ribbon Week Events 2015

Fri. Oct. 23rd – Community Kick Off Rally, Sponsored by the Mayor's Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Coalition for a Better Wallingford @ First Congregational Church, 6:30 PM
Citizens come together to take a stand against the dangers of substance abuse.  Town proclamation delivered by Mayor William W. Dickinson, Jr.
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​Sat. Oct 24th – Family Disc Golf Tournament @ Lufbery Park, 1 PM (Tourney starts at 2PM)
OTC Disc Golf , Dennis Bonito-Music of the Times, Food Trucks, Vendors
Information: Click Here for Application and Sponsor form
​Click here for Disc Golf Sponsors list

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Mon. Oct. 26th – Event is Rescheduled ... Please Check Back

​Public Panel Discussion: How do we respond to the Survey Results? @ Wlfd. Senior Center, 6:30 PM
Susan Saucier, Southington STEPS, Dave Mellilo, Madison Youth Service Bureau, Marlene McGann, SCCSAC
Information: Click Here for Flyer

Tues. Oct 27th – Tom Burr, NAMI @ Library, 6:30 PM
​What is the difference between teenage mood swings and mental health disorders?  
​Tom Burr shares his personal experience and answers your questions - If you've got teenagers or young adults, you don't want to miss this!
What do you do when you find out your kid is making poor choices?
Information: Presented by the Taylor Short Foundation. Click Here for flyer.

Wed. Oct 28th - Presentation: House Parties, Underage Drinking, & the Law @ Wallingford Town Council Chambers, 6:30 PM.  
Speakers:  Greg Allen, esq., Trendowski & Allen, PC; and Officer Michael Fraenza, Wallingford Police Department Community Police Division.
Information: Click Here for flyer.

Fri. Oct 30th – Closing Tribute and Walk of Hope  @ Town Hall, with Walk down Center St., 6:30 PM
Community speakers, Champions for Youth Nominees and Winners, Music venues.
Information: Click Here for flyer front.  Click Here for flyer back.

Other Activities:

Champions for Youth Contest – One nominated mentor and one nominated youth will be chosen as Wallingford’s “Champions for Youth 
Information: Click Here for Details   Click Here for Form

Red Ribbons will be displayed throughout Wallingford in respect and support of Red Ribbon Week

Gil Simmons of News 8 with
Ken Welch, Jen Short and Wayne Liversidge of the
Coalition for a Better Wallingford
about
​Red Ribbon Week 

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Coalition for a Better Wallingford
Red Ribbon Week Sponsors!

Coalition for a Better Wallingford, Inc.
Wallingford Elks
Youth & Social Services
System-wide PTAC
Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club
Wallingford Police Dept.
Wallingford Fire Dept.
YMCA, Superintendent of Schools
Board for Youth
S.C.O.W.
Wallingford Center Inc.
SCCSAC
Wallingford Park and Recreation
Wallingford Town Council
Taylor Short Foundation
Wallingford Center, Inc.
Academy of Dance and Music
The Trail of Terror, Wayne Barneschi
OTC Disc Golf
Sheehan SADD
First Congregational Church
Yalesville United Methodist Church
Pawloski's Auto Body
George Ryan
MGM Environmental Solutions, LLC
Wayne and Mary Liversidge
Heritage Floor Covering Co, LLC
Wallingford Flower and Gift Shoppe
Trackside Pizza
Neils Donuts
Stella's Pizza
Amore Pizza
Top Notch Cleaners
The UPS Store - North Plains Industrial Road
 Diane Mintich
Mike Gould/Michaels Deli
Ali Cake Pops
Tata's
The Weborg Family
Brunswick Recreation Center
Edward E. Short Jr.
Wallingford Daycare Center
Everything Cookie
Pam Weborg
Lyman Hall HS Choir
CCSU AcaBellas
Bristol Lettering
Budget Printers
Yalesville Little League
Wallingford Little League
Wallingford Girl's Little League Softball
Patty Pucell, Wellness Coordinaor, Wallingford School District
​Jessica Welch Graphics​

2015 Family Disc Golf Tournament 
Thank you to our Sponsor’s!

​Mayor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention
OTC Disc Golf                  
Wallingford Park and Recreation Dept.
Wallingford Police Dept.
Wallingford Fire Dept.
Superintendent of Wallingford School System
Sheehan SADD Group
First Congregational Church
Yalesville United Methodist Church
Taylor Short Foundation, Inc.
Pawloski’s Auto Body
George Ryan
MGM Environmental Solutions
Wayne and Mary Liversidge
Heritage Floor Covering Co.
Wallingford Flower and Gift Shoppe
​Trackside Pizza
Neil’s Donuts
Stella Pizza
Amore Pizza
S.C.O.W.
Top Notch Cleaners
The UPS Store
Ulbrich Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Diane Mintich Edward E. Short Jr.
Wallingford Daycare Center
Everything Cookie, Pam Weborg
Michaels Deli / Ali Cake Pops
Tata’s
The Weborg Family
Brunswick Recreation Center
Dennis Bonito-Music of the Times

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