Popular FOX CT News weather personality Joe Furey will return as master of ceremonies for the fifth annual CT Walks For Haiti walk-a-thon and Haitian festival on Saturday April 5th.
(He made a commitment to predict the weather will be bad so it will be sunny and warm again as last years walk was!)
Attracting hundreds of supporters, the annual walk through West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square raises funds for established Haitian charities. Walkers gather at St. Peter Claver parish center for the 2.5 mi. walk and the Haitian-themed festival, offering authentic Haitian cuisine, crafts, music, and a silent auction, with items ranging from Red Sox tickets (This package includes the opportunity to watch, from the warning track, as the Red Sox take Batting Practice and the opportunity to watch 2 innings from the WEEI Radio Announcer's booth!) to gift cards from local businesses, and more.
The festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with music, food, crafts and auction; the walk starts at 12:00; festivities close at 2:30 p.m.. Entertainment includes the Interdistrict Steel Drum Ensemble, Notes over Storrs, the Hall High School Freshmen Choir, and more. Walkers and non-walkers will have plenty to enjoy. The event will take place rain or shine.
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For more information about the walk or about making a donation, access the website: www.ctwalksforhaiti.org. or contact Nancy Pelletier at (860) 803-6270; Nancy.Pelletier@comcast.net.
To view videos and slideshows of last years event visit: www.thecommunityservice.org/cwh13.html
