CHS Ambassadors:
Please check the event list below, then email Melissa Zaluski with your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice for Spring events. Please make sure to include your name, the events you would like to attend in order of preference and the shift time (if applicable).
Southeastern CT Dog Fair
Ledyard Town Green
Sunday, 5/3
11AM-3PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent CHS at this fun, free community event. There will be crafters, demonstrations, vendors, food trucks and fun competitions. Set up starts at 10AM. This is an outdoor event and will be cancelled in the event of rain.
10AM-12:30PM
1. Sam Stewart
2. Karen Orvis (10AM-1:30PM)
12:30PM-3PM
1. Martin French
2. Angela Sherbanee
Paws in the Square
Glastonbury Shops at Somerset Square
Saturday, 5/9
11AM-1PM
2 Ambassadors are needed to represent CHS at this free pet-themed event. Set up starts at 10AM. This is an indoor event. Learn more.
10AM-1PM
1. Laurie Boske
2. Kerry Lurate
3. Daniel Nerenxa
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Nurses Week
CCMC, Hartford
Monday, 5/11
2PM-4PM
1 Ambassador is needed to assist staff member Beth MacDonald at this nurses engagement opportunity. The nurses will be crafting enrichment toys for CHS pets while learning all about CHS and what we do. Set up will be at 1:15. This is not a typical tabling event but should be a fun opportunity to engage with the community.
1:15PM-4PM
1. Linda Panikowski
Town of Groton “Thriving at Aging” Expo
Thrive 55+ Senior Center, Groton
Wednesday, 5/13
10AM-1PM
2 Ambassador are needed to engage with senior citizens at this event. In addition to handing out educational materials, volunteers will be letting folks know how they can support pets in need by volunteering, adopting and donating. This is an indoor event. Set up is at 9AM.
9AM-1PM
1. Deb McCaffrey
2. Lee Ann Spence
Strutt Your Mutt
Fairfield Hills Campus, Newtown
Saturday, 5/16
11AM -2PM
2 Ambassador are needed to represent CHS at this popular pet-centric event which includes a 2K walk, vendors, crafts, food trucks and more! This is an outdoor event- rain or shine. Set up is at 10AM. Learn more.
10AM-2PM
1. Denice Fogel
2. Wendy Lee
J. McLaughlin Sip & Shop
J. McLaughlin, Westport
Saturday, 5/16
1PM-3PM
1 Ambassador is needed to greet shoppers and talk to them about CHS. 10% of the sales from the afternoon will be donated to help CHS pets. This is an indoor event. Set up time is 12:30PM.
12:30PM-3PM
1.
Race for Pets Half Marathon & 10K
Olde Mistick Village, Mystic
Sunday, 5/17
4:30AM-8:30AM
CHS is partnering with the Hartford Marathon Foundation for this Race for Good in Mystic. Part of the proceeds raised at this event will benefit pets at CHS. Join staff member Melissa Zaluski at the CHS table. This will be a great opportunity for new Ambassadors to table alongside a staff member. This is an outdoor event- rain or shine.
4:30AM-8:30AM
1. Meredith Olan
2. Martin French
Spring Bark for the Park
Colchester Town Green
Sunday, 5/17
10AM-2PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to represent CHS at this fun, free tabling opportunity. This event will feature pet vendors, food, crafts, raffles and much more! This is an outdoor event. The rain date is Sunday, 5/31. Set up begins at 9AM. Learn more.
9AM-11:30AM
1. Diane Burke
2. Deb McCaffrey
3. Lee Ann Spence
11:30AM-2PM
1. Cassie Anderson
2. Amy Cangro
Westport Dog Festival
Winslow Park, Westport
Sunday, 5/17
10AM-4PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to table at this large community event. Over 3,000 attendees are expected. There will be vendors, demonstrations, food and much more. Set up is at 8AM. This is an outdoor event. The rain date is Sunday, 5/31. Learn more.
8AM-12PM
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2.
12PM-4PM
1. Dawn Regina
2. Wendy Lee
CHS Yappy Hour
Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown
Thursday, 5/21
6PM-7:30PM
4 Ambassadors are needed to help at this Yappy Hour event for CHS donors and supporters. Two volunteers are needed to help check in guests and 2 trained dog handlers will be needed to monitor dogs in attendance. Set up is at 5PM. This is an outdoor event- rain or shine.
5:00PM-7:30PM (Check In)
1. Mary Lou Bowen
2. Amie Park
3. Allison Bartholomew
5:00PM-7:30PM (Dog Monitors)
1. Jacquie Davis
2. Sam Stewart
Wilton Pride Festival
Wilton TBD
Sunday, 5/31
11AM-4PM
Kick off Pride Month at this fun community event! 4 Ambassadors are needed to table. CHS will be hosting a reading of the children’s book “Pride Puppy” at our table and will have a cat-toy making craft for children. This is an outdoor event. The rain date is Sunday, 6/7. Set up starts at 10AM. Learn more.
10AM-1PM
1. Denice Fogel
2. Nancylou Pinto
1PM-4PM
1. Jennifer Bethke
2. Jay Ahearns
Longshore Southport Kennel Club Dog Show
Norwalk
Saturday, 6/6
9AM-2PM
Represent CHS and pets of all breeds at this dog show hosted by the Longshore Southport and Greenwich Kennel Clubs. More details to follow. Set up at 8AM (tentative). This is an outdoor event.
8AM-11AM
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2.
11AM-2PM
1. Erika Racz
2.
Wilton Farmers Market
Wilton Town Green
Wednesdays June-October
11AM-3PM
Volunteers are needed to represent CHS on Wednesdays at the market! Staff member Jarred will be attending most dates, so this is a good opportunity for new Ambassadors. Set up is at 10:30AM. This is an outdoor event- rain or shine.
Wed. 6/3
10:30AM-2:30PM
1. Nancylou Pinto
11AM-3PM
2.
Wed. 6/10
10:30AM-2:30PM
1. Nancylou Pinto
11AM-3PM
2. Karin Nelson
Wed. 6/17
10:30AM-2:30PM
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11AM-3PM
2.
Wed. 6/24 (No Jarred)
10:30AM-3:00PM
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