Hartford, Conn. (October 17, 2013) - Bike Walk Connecticut will celebrate its 2013 accomplishments at its Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Tuesday, November 12 at Central Connecticut State University. 

Guest Speaker DECD Deputy Commissioner Kip Bergstrom will discuss the important and growing role of active transportation in Connecticut's economy at the event. Kip has 30 years of experience as a strategist, business executive, economic development professional and place-maker. His DECD portfolio includes the development of the innovation economy, statewide branding, as well as the arts and culture, historic preservation and tourism functions.

The event kicks-off at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction, networking and cash bar, dinner the the evening's program will follow. 

There will be a wide variety of silent auction items up for bid. Some of the big ticket items include a South Africa Photo Safari for Two and aMother's Day Weekend Trip to Martha's Vineyard. 

All proceeds from the event will benefit Bike Walk Connecticut, your voice for bikeable, walkable communities. 

Registration:
Bike Walk Connecticut Members:$40; $45 after November 5
Nonmembers: Nonmembers:  $60; $65 after November 5
Tables of 10:  $400; $450 after November 5

For more information, visit: http://www.bikewalkct.org/annual-dinner.html 

Bike Walk Connecticut is a member supported, not-for-profit organization that promotes bikeable, walkable communities for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.

For more information contact Bike Walk Connecticut's Executive Director, Kelly Kennedy at kelly.kennedy@bikewalkct.org or call 860-904-2420.  

Hartford, Conn. (October 8, 2013) - Students throughout Connecticut will participate in International Walk to School Day tomorrow (October 9, 2013). 

Hundreds of students in the state will walk and bike to school tomorrow with parents, teachers community leaders from their homes or other designated sites.

The event will begin with kids, parents and community leaders walking from their homes or from designated starting points. 

International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration-with record breaking participation-each October. Not only is walking to school a fun family activity, there are plenty of other benefits too.


As of today, the following schools and towns in Connecticut are participating: 

• Bowers Elementary School-Manchester 
• Burnham School-Bridgewater 
• Center Road School-Vernon  
• Charles Wright Elementary School-Wethersfield
• Daisy Ingraham Elementary School-Westbrook 
• Eastbury School-Glastonbury 
• Emerson-Williams Elementary School-Wethersfield
• Hanmer School-Wethersfield
• Hindley School-Darien 
• Highcrest Elementary School-Wethersfield  
• Julian Curtiss Elementary School-Greenwich 
• Pearson Intermediate School-Winsted
• Philip R Smith Elementary School-South Windsor  
• Booth Free School-Roxbury  
• Skinner Road School-Vernon 
• Tootin' Hills Elementary School-West Simsbury
• Webb Elementary School-Wethersfield 
• West Woods Elementary School-Hamden  

For additional information, visit these web sites:

Bike Walk Connecticut - www.bikewalkct.org

CT Safe Routes to School - www.walkitbikeitct.org

Walk to School Day - www.walkbiketoschool.org 

Bike Walk Connecticut is a member supported, not-for-profit organization that promotes bikeable, walkable communities for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.

For more information contact Bike Walk Connecticut's Executive Director, Kelly Kennedy at kelly.kennedy@bikewalkct.org or call 860-904-2420.