Community Corner
Power of Peace 2013 Family Fest
This FREE event is to spread awareness of as many non-political causes as possible and show children how great it can be to work with others to achieve one goal of change and the joy of giving! The organizers want (non-political) causes to unite and say, "We still believe in peace. We will not give up!"
Planned activities include "BUTTERFLIES in MOTION”, a live butterfly release in honor of Juliana Leigh Klein, who lost her battle with Cerebral Palsy at age 5. The release will also include 26 + 4 SPECIAL Butterflies for Newtown & Boston, others have purchased butterflies to honor loved ones.
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As part of the festivities, “ROCK of ANGELS" memorial/monument from Maine, will be unveiled at the event as a gift to Newtown.
Beyond Newtown, the organizers have enlisted Kristen Cusato, former news anchor from NEWS 8 and current Southwest Regional Director of CT Alzheimer's Association as the event emcee. Special guest speaker Mike Hall, YOUTH/TEEN Motivational & Inspirational Speaker and Author will speak to the kids about bullying and becoming leaders.
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People who represent a multitude of social causes will be attending and vending. There will be arts and crafts for kids, face painting, and a special presentation about butterflies, food vendors and items for purchase.
People are encouraged to dress in “hippie” clothing and listen to some “far-out” tunes performed by artists from CT and beyond. Many Voices for Heroes album artists (from both CD's), will perform positive and inspirational music, with a few special guests! The concert is free. CD’s and t-shirts will be available for purchase.
The following causes are joining the event: POW/MIA, Team Rachel, Walk For Autism, Newtown Kindness, Healing Newtown, Project Anti-Bullying, Stop the Hate & Spread the Hope, Catching Joy Foundation, The National Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Conquer Chiari Malformation, The Unity Project and more. Any NON-POLITICAL cause or organization is welcome. Register your cause by contacting Denise at admin@voicesforheroes.com
If you have questions, want to join the event committee, become a sponsor or learn more about becoming an advertiser, please email: admin@voicesforheroes.com or call Denise at 203-574-3322.
Voices For Heroes is hoping to make this an annual event. You can visit their website for more information and samples of the music on the CD’s at: http://www.voicesforheroes.com/
