PARC
United Way needs volunteers for senior project
Breaking News:
No
The United of West Central Connecticut is working on an exciting project for seniors in the Bristol community! “Let’s Find Our Seniors” is a grass roots effort to get information to the senior community about the services that are available to them.
Knights of Columbus, PARC plan golf benefit
Breaking News:
No
Committee members are planning the PARC/Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Classic to be held Saturday May 15, at Hawk’s Landing Country Club in Southington. The venue will be an 18-hole scramble format.
Couple gives back through Plainville fund
Breaking News:
No
The Plainville Community Fund is an endowed fund at the Main Street Community Foundation and was established in 2006 by a group of committed community leaders to provide a permanent source of funding for a variety of projects and programs in Plainville. Thanks to the generosity of many people, the fund has raised more $120,000 towards the goal of $200,000.
PARC announces new executive director
Breaking News:
No
Diane Kraut, president of the board of directors of PARC, announced Linda Garcia has assumed the position of executive director of PARC — Family Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities effective Nov. 16.
PARC bowlathon today
Breaking News:
No
PARC’s Thanksgiving Classic Bowlathon will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Laurel Lanes, 136 New Britain Ave., Plainville, to help raise funds for people with developmental disabilities.
PARC accepting award nominations
Breaking News:
No
PARC — Family Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities is accepting nominations for the John P. Sullivan Award.
Stepping out for a great cause
Credit:
Robin Lee Michel
Caption:
Ronald McDonald leads the ribbon-cutting at Saturday's walkathon benefiting PARC - Family-Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. To view more photos, click on photo gallery tab above and select the Plainville PARC walkathon 2009 or look in the Oct. 1 issue of The Plainville Citizen.
PARC walkathon this Saturday
Credit:
Photo courtesy of PARC
Caption:
Kei-Kei Barksdale, center, walks with her daughters Raja, left, and Nikayla, right, at the 2008 PARC walkathon. The 2009 walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m., to benefit PARC — Family-Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk will be at 10 a.m. The annual event is dedicated to Helen Coughlin and sponsored by Manafort Brothers. The event will include the U.S. Marine and Navy Color Guard, Mrs. Plainville Meghan Mitchell and Ronald McDonald. Rain date is Saturday, Oct. 10. For more information, visit the Web site at www.plainvillearc.org or call (860) 747-0316.
Rotary generosity
Credit:
Citizen photo by Ken DiMauro
Caption:
Jay Steeves, left, vice president of the Plainville Rotary Club, presents a $1,000 check to Diane Kraut, president of the board of directors of PARC - Family-Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, with Kati Ciaffaglione, job coordinator.
Making furry friends
Credit:
Photo courtesy of PARC
Caption:
Catryna Gola, of Plainville, gets to know a guinea pig during a visit to the Hungerford Nature Center in Kensington. The field trip was sponsored by PARC - Family-Centered Services for People with Developmental Disabilities.
