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Event Name: RidgeCon 2023 Venue: Ridgefield Library Venue address: 472 Main St Ridgefield, Connecticut 12590 USA Event Start: 8/5/2023 - 10:00 AM Event End: 8/5/2023 - 3:00 PM Event Website: will be on lib website: ridgefieldlibrary.org Expected number of attendees: 150 Requested number of characters: 10 Requested character types: Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: Restrooms are on each floor of the building; Water and lunch in a private room will be provided to all characters. The building has central AC, elevators and ramps. Comments: The library hosts a free pop-culture event every year called RidgeCon. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we cannot have vendors on site so we create all kinds of photo opportunities and programs for the community. The morning is geared towards children, early afternoon for teens and new adults, evening "Games on Tap" for adults 21+ Referred by: In my previous library (Mahopac Library) I partnered for many years with the Empire City Garrison for Star Wars Day events as well as authors Jason Fry and Helen Keier Hey All, we have done this event many years past and it was VEEY successful! Small venue, great people, fun day! Mark your calendars! Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: RidgeCon 2023

Event Name: Wishes on Wheels Venue: Rentschler Field Venue address: 615 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA Event Start: 9/24/2023 - 9:00 AM (8am arrival) Event End: 9/24/2023 - 1:00 PM Event Website: Expected number of attendees: 500 Requested number of characters: Open Requested character types: All Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes "Wishes on Wheels, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization made up of passionate and hardworking volunteers committed to a shared goal - to organize a family-friendly truck convoy and event to bring together families, friends and community members to support children with life-threatening medical conditions. Dozens of local Wish Kids look forward to Wishes On Wheels as an annual tradition that simply can't be missed. Many of the truck drivers volunteer to have Wish Families ride along with them during the Convoy. When the Wish Kids arrive, they carefully select the truck they will ride shotgun in during the Convoy or search until they find "their truck" from the previous year. Upon return to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, there is more fun, food and festivities to help raise money for this important cause." Hey All! We've been invited back to Wishes on Wheels Truck Convoy happening again on October 2nd at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The CTG has done this event for many years. We would aim to get to Rentschler Field by 8:00-8:30 AM as it becomes harder to gain access to the event after that and be dressed up ready to interact with kids and families as they get back around 10-10:30 am. Crowds usually die down by 1:30/2:00pm. Parking is free and on-site for volunteers. There is an entrance to the field off of Silver lane across from Simmons road. Tell them you are a vendor and you will be guided in. Blasters are fine. The event coordinator let us know they should have a tent to change in in privacy in addition to a tent for shade and comfort. This is a great event and one you won't want to miss! Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: Wishes on Wheels

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Event Name: 2023 Greater Hartford Walk for Apraxia Venue: Elm Ridge Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Venue address: Elm St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Event Start: 9/10/2023 10am (9am arrival) Event End: 9/10/2023 12:30pm Event Website: ??https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR?fr_id=3217&pg=entry Expected number of attendees: 250-350 Requested number of characters: Any Requested character types: Any Secure changing/staging area: Yes Can troopers carry blasters: Yes Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: We will have restrooms, snacks and water available for any 501st legion members. Comments: Over 200 attendees are expected to join us at this year's walk to benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading organization dedicated to supporting children with apraxia of speech and their families. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a challenging and complicated speech disorder in children that makes it difficult or impossible to accurately produce sounds, syllables, and words. CAS can affect a child???s ability to speak and communicate for years and the only proven treatment is consistent, specialized speech therapy. Apraxia Kids is the only organization dedicated to serving children with apraxia of speech and their families. By training speech language professionals and facilitating support groups across the country, we are improving the support systems for kids with apraxia so they have the best chance to develop speech and communication. We believe that every child deserves a voice. The Walk for Apraxia is a celebration of the hard work our Apraxia Stars put in every day to find their voice. The Walk also provides an opportunity for local families to come together, to educate the community, and to raise awareness as well as funds to benefit Apraxia Kids programs. With your support, we will be able to help those with apraxia not only in our community, but across North America. ?? Registration starts at 10 am and the event starts at 11am , kids and families can get pictures with you all. Would love to try for a group photo with the entire CT Apraxia community with you all to share on social media. Hey All! Myself and Brian Sands did this event last year and it was a great time and a good cause so we'd love to support again and get a few more troops out this year! It's an easy troop and for a good cause! Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: 2023 Greater Hartford Walk for Apraxia Sept 10th

Event Name: FREE Comic Day Event at Cave Comics Venue: Cave Comics Venue address: 57 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470 Event Start: 5/06/23 10:00 AM (9am arrival) Event End: 5/06/23 - 2:00 PM Event Website: Expected number of attendees: TBD Requested number of characters: 4? Requested character types: Any Secure changing/staging area: TBD Can troopers carry blasters: TBD Can troopers carry/bring props like lightsabers and staffs: Yes Is parking available: Yes Is venue accessible to those with limited mobility: Yes Amenities available at venue: Restrooms as well as handicap accessible restrooms are available. Comments: Hey All, Mitch from Terrificon is doing a Free Comic Book day at Cave Comics in Newtown, CT. We'd love to get a few troops over to this so please sign up! Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: FREE Comic Day Event at Cave Comics May 6th

Storytime details: These events are part of the larger children's storytime rotation at YNH, and members who participate must be willing and able to read/tell a story to the kids. If your costume prevents you from doing this, we may be able to partner you with someone who can. The population of the children's ward varies greatly, so you will need to be flexible about accomodating different ages (toddler to preteen) and numbers (2 to maybe 10). Because of the intimate nature of these visits, we are curating attendees to ensure that they have some variety of characters and not too many "scary" characters. Please state your interest below, and Kris will both select who is going for this event and note anyone else who was interested for priority in future events. We are targeting monthly events, so everyone will get a turn. Medical requirements: Covid + 1 booster minimum, flu shot for current season, and wear a mask while in the hospital Parking address: Air Rights Garage, 60 York Street, New Haven (see below for more information) Arrival time: 10:30 am End time: 12 pm 10:30-12 includes getting ready, story time, and getting ready to leave. Usually the group portion of storytime is 45 min-1 hour, and the remaining time can be for those who may need visits in their rooms. Number of Characters: 3 max. Lead: John Hajnal Supporting: TBD Contacts: Rob Wing, Child Life Assistant (p):TBD Sheryl Sobolewski, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs-York Street Campus 203.688.7456 (sheryl.sobolewski@ynhh.org to email forms ahead of time if desired) From our coordinators: The most convenient parking is in the Air Rights Garage, 60 York Street, New Haven. The following link will provide help with wayfinding: https://www.ynhh.org/locations/new-haven-20-york-street.aspx (scroll down to parking and select Short Term Parking). Please park on level 4, 6, or 8 for a cost of $1 per hour. You will use your garage entry ticket to access one of these levels. Parking on any other level will result in a higher fee. Covered pedestrian connections to the hospital can be found on floor 2 and 4 of the garage. Yale New Haven Guest Services can assist with directing you to the Volunteer Services office located at 20 York Street on the 1st Floor, East Pavilion, in the Atrium next to the cafeteria. There is a One-Time Guest Volunteer form (2 sided) which you can find in the Kamino Base Google Drive at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uqNjaTFpExkeUzhbkuhRfNSLl9Z7OFHZ?usp=sharing. Each ‘guest volunteer’ should arrive with the completed paperwork, documentation of COVID Vaccination and (1) Booster, and documentation of Flu vaccination for this season. Forms should be turned into Sheryl or one of her colleagues. Blank One-Time Guest forms will be available in the Volunteer Office if needed. Though you will not be provided a volunteer uniform or ID, you will still be representing our organization. Please help us to create a great first impression for patients and families by following our Standards of Appearance: please no jeans, shorts, short skirts, or sandals. For health & safety reasons please no artificial nails or strong scents (perfume/cologne etc.). Any guest who is sick should remain home. Topic is for discussion of event. To Sign up/RSVP for this event, please visit the calendar link: Yale New Haven Hospital Storytime Visit April 6th