CONTACT: Laura Ward | WardComm Public Relations, LLC laura@wardcommpr.com | 860.573.4809 ED JARRETT PREPARES TO RECLAIM TALLEST SANDCASTLE TITLE Construction of “Castle Laurita” to Begin with April 20 Ground Breaking Ceremony April 13, 2015 | New Egypt, NJ – In one week, world-renowned sculptor Ed Jarrett will break ground on his fifth attempt […]
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Friends Center for Children In the News
This morning, Friends Center for Children executive director Allyx Schiavone spoke with NBC Connecticut’s Kerri-Lee Mayland about the upcoming annual Week of the Young Child (April 12-18, 2015) and the HUG (Help Us Grow) Pledge.
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AVFD “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive In the News
On April 3, 2015, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department held its 6th annual “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, a friendly competition vs. the local police department to see who can bring in the most blood donors. Thanks to Tara Joyce of NBC Connecticut for this great story!
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CT Women In the News: FOX CT’s “Hidden History” Explores the Work of Inductee Martha Minerva Franklin
FOX CT’s Mike Townsend visited the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame offices to speak with Ena Williams about the life and work of 2009 Inductee Martha Minerva Franklin, a nurse who fought for racial equality in her profession. Click the photo below to link to the television segment.
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MEDIA ALERT: Ed Jarrett to Warm Up Winter at Laurita Ice Sculpture Festival
ED JARRETT TO WARM UP WINTER AT LAURITA ICE SCULPTURE FESTIVAL Unique, Two-Day Event to Raise Money for Big Brothers Big Sisters WHO: Ed Jarrett, world-renowned sculptor and four-time Guinness World Record holder for the Tallest Sandcastle (www.tallestsandcastle.com), is embracing the freezing temperatures this winter. The Maine native is no stranger to the cold weather […]
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FUZION In the News: What Is Medical Grade Skincare?
FUZION Medical Aesthetic Boutique‘s Dr. David Goodkind and medical aesthetician Kristen O’Keefe-Kunst talk with NBC CT’s Kerri-Lee Mayland about medical grade skincare and Dr. Goodkind’s specially-formulated SkinDeep product line.
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PRESS RELEASE: Women’s Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees
CONTACT: Laura Phillips Ward WardComm Public Relations, LLC 860.573.4809 | laura@wardcommpr.com CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2015 INDUCTEES Carolyn Miles, Indra Nooyi, and Margaret Bourke-White to be Honored at 22nd Annual Induction Ceremony & Celebration, “Connecticut Women – Global Impact” January 8, 2015 | New Haven, CT – Acknowledging the vital roles […]
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PRESS RELEASE: AVFD Announces Annual Citizens’ Fire Academy
Have you ever wondered what an Avon Volunteer Firefighter does? Would you like to find out? Join the Avon Citizens’ Fire Academy and see for yourself in a fun-filled environment. Students in the Citizens’ Fire Academy learn how to put on firefighter’s gear, use a fire hose, and rescue a victim during a mock automobile […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Fire Training Facility Fundraising Passes Halfway Mark
MEDIA CONTACT: Laura Phillips Ward WardComm Public Relations, LLC 860.573.4809 | laura@wardcommpr.com GIVE THE GIFT OF FIRE TRAINING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Fundraising for Avon and Farmington Live Fire Training Facility Passes Halfway Mark December 11, 2014 | Avon, CT – All year, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) and Town of Farmington Fire Department (TFFD) […]
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ZINC In the News: The Ultimate Party Planning Cheat Sheet
ZINC Restaurant manager and food and wine consultant Elizabeth Ciarlelli talks with NBC Connecticut’s Kerri-Lee Mayland about party planning for the holidays, or anytime. Read more on Elizabeth’s blog.
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