Make A Difference
WHO: A Groton family with a 3-year-old son.AGENCY: The Riverfront Children’s Center Inc.
THEIR SITUATION: In October, one parent was in a car accident, which left the family with no income. The other parent recently graduated from a training program and, as of this month, both parents have entry-level jobs. Their long-term goal is to continue their educations so their family becomes self-sufficient. They have been unable to catch up on rent and bills that backed up after the accident. With cold weather setting in, they are concerned about the additional costs for heat, as well as warm clothing for their son.
WHAT TO GIVE: Gift cards for food, clothing and gas are most needed. Cash donations will help Riverfront pay for rent and utilities.
HOW TO DONATE: Stop by or mail donations to Riverfront Children’s Center, 476 Thames St., Groton, CT 06340
Any questions to kersten.elenteny@riverfrontchildren.org
HOLIDAY BASKETS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20Gift card, toys and cash donations now being accepted to help supplement the Christmas holiday. Drop off by December 20 any time before 4 pm to the Riverfront Main Office. Questions can be directed to kersten.elenteny@riverfrontchildren.org
Big Y Community Bag
During the month of MarchPurchase the Community Bag with the Giving Tag and direct a $1 donation to the Riverfront Children’s Center, during the month of March!
Week of the Young Child - “Together We’re Better!”
April 8 – 12A fun-filled, themed week-long celebration focused on our youngest learners! The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and communities.
Open House
April 1010:00 am – 11:00 am
and
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Questions? Please contact Site Director Gwen at gwen.lakowksy@riverfrontchildren.org
Pfizer Day of Caring
May 109 am – noon
Beer Tasting Fundraiser
Friday, May 175 pm – 7 pm
Grey Sail Brewing of Westerly, RI will be holding a fundraising event with proceeds to benefit Riverfront. Please join us!
Tickets are $20 per person payable at the door. The ticket price gets you 3 beers, ticket cost and all tips benefit Riverfront’s tuition assistance program.
Thank you to Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island and Gourmet Galley Catering for their sponsorship of this event!
Sing, Sign and Make Music Day
Monday, June 24th3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for singing and signing with Ms. Janine Lamendola. More information about Janine can be found at https://www.janinelamendola.com
Seal Watch Fundraiser
August 7 at 6 pm$20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under
50% of proceeds from ticket purchase go to Riverfront
pre-purchase tickets online at http://blackhawksportfishing.com
Seal Watch Fundraiser
August 20 at 6 pm$20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under
50% of proceeds from ticket purchase go to Riverfront
pre-purchase tickets online at http://blackhawksportfishing.com
Summer Odyssey
June 24 thru August 23
9 am to 3 pm
Registration now open!
Please contact Site Director Gwen Lakowsky at 860-445-8151 ext 2 for more information.
Riverfront Family Picnic and Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony
August 234:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Seal Watch Fundraiser
September 7 at 5:30 pm$20 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under
50% of proceeds from ticket purchase go to Riverfront
pre-purchase tickets online at http://blackhawksportfishing.com
Back to School Night / Open House
Wednesday, September 11
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Voter Registration Day
September 243 pm to 5 pm
Fall Cleanup Day
September 27Please join us in completing projects around the Center, many hands make light work! Two opportunities to help exist:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Scarecrow Contest and Harvest Festival
October 1912 pm to 2 pm
Scarecrow and Trunk or Treat for Riverfront Families and Staff
2019 Farm to Table Gala
SAVE THE DATESaturday, November 9
at Mystic Museum of Art
Please contact the Riverfront office if you are interested in Gala tickets 860-445-8151