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WYLD Mud Run

Sat. June 29 | 11 AM
John A. Minetto State Park
Route 272, Torrington

It's Back! After a huge success last year we will again be hosting the WYLD Mud Run.
Look for new obstacles, more challenges and just as much, if not more, FUN!

All proceeds benefit the YMCA Charitable services which provides financial assistance to individuals and families who cannot afford membership & program fees.

5K+ course includes:
Natural terrain, water obstacles, climbing hills & walls, crawling, tire run, slippery climb, labrynth, and more!

Teams & Costumes Encouraged!

• Restrooms, mile marks, water stations
• Digital timing by Greystone Electronics
• T-Shirts to all who pre-register
• Race awards (must be present to win)
• Prizes for all finishers
• Door prize drawings for those who attend the award ceremony
• After Race Cookout for Participants

Race Awards: (must be present to win) Awards to top 3 male and female overall and to the top male and female finishers in the following divisions: (no duplicates)

Youth (13-17), Open (18-29), Submaster (30-39), Master (40-49), Grandmaster (50-59), Senior (60-69), Exalted (70 & up).

REGISTER HERE: http://nwctysports.org/Page.asp?n=49671&snid=dMJFZ0L%3F_&org=nwctysports.org

(Please note: Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 19th)

Managing Effectively in a Unionized Environment

Northwest Connecticut Human Resource Association is proud to present:

Managing Effectively in a Unionized Environment

Presented by Attorney Patrick McHale

Sponsored by: Brown & Brown Insurance and Connecticare, Inc.

Mr. McHale comes to us with 22 years of labor law experience. He represents public and private employers and non-profit organizations in all aspects of labor relations and employment law.

He discusses union organization, guidelines for employers, collective bargaining obligations, union representation and disciplinary action of union employees. How to manage effectively in a unionized environment is a must-attend seminar!

June 13, 2013

7:30 – 11:30 am

Torrington City Hall

Earn certifications credits!

Breakfast & Networking session: 7:30 – 8:30

Seminar begins promptly at 8:30

Cost: $35.00 – Free for NWCTHRA members.

Open to all SHRM members, public & private sector HR professionals who work in union environments.

For more information; contact Vinni Carey at vcarey@thomastonct.org

Family Fest at Ski Sundown- Free Family Fun After The Village Ride

All are welcome to join in the fun at Family Fest, held at Ski Sundown in New Hartford on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Family Fest is being held in conjunction with The Village Ride, a cycling benefit for The Village for Families and Children. Family Fest will include live music, children’s entertainment and activities, and a rail jam for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Admission, parking and activities are FREE, and refreshments and Thomas Hooker Brewery microbrew (age 21+) will be available for purchase.

Live music by RiverCity Slim and the Zydeco Hogs will begin at noon. Face painting and balloon animals with Valentine the Clown; circus performance and entertainment by Matica Arts; three bounce houses; tethered hot air balloon rides; “Touch a Truck” including a vintage snow groomer, back hoe and fire truck; animals and program by the Roaring Brook Nature Center; and a “campsite” by Eastern Mountain Sports are sure to entertain the kids! Adventurous participants can take a ride up the mountain at Ski Sundown in a Land Rover, courtesy of Mitchell Auto Group. Ski Sundown will hold a rail jam with snow for skiers and snowboarders (helmet and waiver required), and Morsel Munk outdoor gear store will be bringing their Gibbon Slacklines for balancing and acrobatic fun!

For those interested in trying a spinning class, Zoo Health Club of Simsbury will set up 20 spin bikes and will run free classes at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. at the starting line for the ride at Ski Sundown.

“We are delighted to be hosting the 2nd annual Village Ride here at Ski Sundown and supporting the important work being done by The Village. We welcome ALL families to our Family Fest, regardless of participation in the ride. We look forward to putting on a great party the day before Father’s Day and offering families some healthy fun and bonding time,” said Bob Switzgable, President and General Manager of Ski Sundown.

Presented by Aetna, The Village Ride is a cycling event for riders of all ability, with four courses of varying challenge levels (100k, 40 mile, 20 mile and 10 mile) along the picturesque hills of Litchfield County and Greater Hartford. Participants raise a minimum amount to benefit the work of the Village. Refreshments are provided with the cost of rider registration or for purchase by non-riders from Thomas Hooker Brewery, Whole Foods and Ski Sundown. For more information and to register, visit www.thevillageride.org.

Ski Sundown is located at 126 Ratlum Road, off Routes 44 and 219, in New Hartford. For more information visit the Ski Sundown facebook page or www.skisundown.com , or call 860-379-SNOW.

About the Village for Families and Children:

For more than 200 years, the Village for Families and Children has been working to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children. We fulfill this mission by providing a full range of children's behavioral health treatment, foster care and adoption, and community support services for children and their families in the Greater Hartford region. For more information, visit www.villageforchildren.org or call 860-236-4511.

The Village Ride- A day to have fun and support 8,000 vulnerable children

Cyclists and families are invited to The Village Ride and free Family Fest, Saturday, June 15, at beautiful Ski Sundown in New Hartford. The event, presented by Aetna, benefits the more than 8,000 children and their families throughout Greater Hartford served by the Village for Families and Children each year.

The Village's mission is to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children. To accomplish this goal, the Village provides a broad spectrum of behavioral health treatment, foster care and adoption, and community support services for children, most of whom have experienced abuse, neglect or other type of trauma, and their families.

"It’s no coincidence that we schedule The Village Ride to take place over Father’s Day weekend," said Galo Rodriquez, president and CEO of the Village. "What better way for a father to bond with his children than by participating in a fun, healthy outdoor activity, and to teach them about helping others?"

Riders can choose from four courses of varying challenge levels (100k, 40 mile, 20 mile and 10 mile) along the picturesque hills of Litchfield County and Greater Hartford. The Family Fest continues after the ride at Ski Sundown, with live music and unique, fun activities including bounce houses, Touch-a-Truck, tethered hot air balloon rides, and snow/rail jam for kids.

Refreshments will be provided with the cost of rider registration or for purchase by non-riders from Connecticut’s premier brewery, Thomas Hooker Brewery, Whole Foods, and Ski Sundown.

For more information and to register, please visit www.thevillageride.org.

About the Village:

Washington Business Association 3rd Annual Community Day

SAVE THE DATE…RAIN OR SHINE!

The Washington Business Association is sponsoring its 3rd annual Community Day on Saturday, June 1st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in The Depot!

Just follow the scent of Averill Farm’s Apple Cider Donuts to find the Farmers Market and then listen for the beat of the drums to locate the Institute for American Indian Studies booths. In front of the Town Hall there will be dozens of businesses, service providers and non-profits that will have information, giveaways and items for purchase.

The “Town Hall Girls” will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs for a donation to the Washington Community Fund, the Food Market will be selling grinder/chip/drink packages and scooping free ice cream cones, or get a bite to eat at The Pantry while enjoying the Folk Fest under the tent on the Titus Park Green plus lots more!

Browse through all the brick and mortar shops and check out their specials for the day. Wendell Minor will be signing copies of his newest book at the Hickory Stick Bookshop from 1pm to 3pm, QuoVadis will be having a sidewalk sale and a free gift with every purchase, free balloons /soap samples and expired medication disposal at the Pharmacy. Washington Supply will be celebrating their Grand Re-Opening with discounts and give-a-ways and there will be wine and cheese tasting at the Washington Liquor Store.

So plan on spending the day or just a couple of hours and discover all the hidden treasures Washington has to offer! See you there on Saturday June 1st!

North End Home For Purchase or Lease

22 Alice Street, Torrington

Recently renovated 2 bedroom, 2 full bath house available for purchase or lease option. Located on the North end in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for those just starting out or someone looking to downsize. This home features brand new windows, roof, furnace, tile, carpeting, appliances and porch with a newly paved driveway and walkways.

Contact Richard Weigold at Marilyn’s Realty Way 860.307.0965

Time Control Kicks-Off Dale Carnegie Skills for Success Series

Experience the power of Dale Carnegie leadership training during the Skills for Success Series on the First Fridays of March through June. Conveniently scheduled before the start of business, these workshops offer practical and immediately applicable skills that are proven to fast track careers. Participants may take the entire series or choose the sessions that best meet their needs: Time Control to Work on Your Business (March 1, 2013), Get Powerful Results by Controlling Stress (April 5, 2013), Managing Diverse Generations (May 3, 2013), and Communicate with Different Personality Styles (June 7, 2013). All workshops will be held at the Shelton Sports Center from 7:45 am to 9:45 am. Check-in begins at 7:15 am.

Leading the series, Time Control to Work on Your Business (March 1, 2013) shows participants how to find time to manage future business growth by managing day-to-day operations. By minimizing uncontrolled time and maximizing the productivity of controlled time, participants leave able to demonstrate initiative, establish visions, and become results oriented.

Next, Get Powerful Results by Controlling Stress (April 5, 2013) demonstrates how to identify stress in yourself and others, take control, and develop strategies to drive business results by turning stress into enthusiasm and excitement.

Managing Diverse Generations (May 3, 2013) promotes capitalizing on the strengths of each generation to create powerful teams. Participants learn how to coach different generations to reach their full potential, build cohesion, and inspire an all-win work environment.

The final workshop, Communicate with Diverse Personality Styles (June 7, 2013), helps participants adapt their approach and behaviors to better connect with others of different styles, maximizing the strengths of each style.

The public is invited to participate in the Dale Carnegie First Friday Skills for Success Series at the Shelton Sports Center, 784 River Road, Shelton, Connecticut from 7:45 am to 9:45 am on Fridays March 1, April 5, May 3, and June 7. Register in advance online http://bit.ly/FirstFridayDC. The registration fee is $49 per session. Register for all four sessions and get the fourth session free.

Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has evolved from one man's belief in the power of self-improvement to a performance-based training company with offices worldwide. The focus is on giving people in business the opportunity to sharpen their skills and improve their performance in order to build positive, steady, and profitable results. Dale Carnegie Training emphasizes practical principles and processes by designing programs that offer people the knowledge, skills and practices they need to add value to the business.

For more information about the series or other Dale Carnegie Training programs, please call 203-723-9888 or visit the website at www.westernct.dalecarnegie.com.