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Santa will make an appearance for kids at Waveny House Saturday, December 12, at the request of the New Canaan Recreation Department and The Young Women’s League of New Canaan.

In its fourth year, the event is sponsored by The Bank of New Canaan, and Karl Chevrolet/Hummer, The New Canaan Toy Store, and it’s newest sponsor Toddler Time Nursery School of New Canaan.

Last Chance To Participate in Waveny’s Seventh Annual “Swinging for Seniors” Outing on Monday, May 18

 
Waveny announces its last call for golfers, tennis players and sponsors to participate in the seventh annual “Swinging for Seniors” Golf & Tennis Outing scheduled for this Monday, May 18 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Proceeds from this important fundraising event fund Waveny’s financial assistance program which supports residents and patients who cannot afford the full cost of their care at Waveny Care Center, The Village at Waveny Care Center and New Canaan Inn.

The “Swinging for Seniors” outing will begin with registration, a morning tennis round robin and lunch, followed by a golf shotgun start and second tennis round robin in the afternoon. New to this year’s event, players can participate in a spirited chipping contest throughout the day. Golfers will also have several hole-in-one opportunities on the course with prizes including a 2009 Traverse courtesy of Karl Chevrolet Hummer, and $10,000 cash sponsored by Stronghold Insurance & Financial Services. The event will conclude with a gourmet reception featuring an awards ceremony and raffle drawing. Read more »

Fairfield County Safe Kids will mark national Child Passenger Safety Week by holding a free Child Safety Seat Clinic from noon to 4pm on Saturday March 14^th at Karl Chevrolet Hummer, 261 Elm Street, New Canaan. The Karl Company of New Canaan and Greenwich, which has been recognized nationally for it’s award winning customer service and vigorous support  for consumer safety, has sponsored these free events at least twice a year since it hosted Fairfield County’s first safety seat check in 1998. We hope to see you here March 14th!

We would like to thank all of you who participated in the Toys For Tots 2008 toy drive. For the record, we collected 9 pickup truck loads worth of toys that were distributed to kids in need in the Fairfield county area during this past Christmas season. The pictures speak for themselves and we’d like to thank everyone for their generosity!

Sometimes it takes some sobering facts to wake you up. Today I read the following press release from the CDC and it validates why KARL Chevrolet’s support of Fairfield County Safe Kids and the National Safe Kids Organization is so vital to our community. There is no question that our 20+ year relationship with Safe Kids has Saved Lives and made tangible impacts in thousands of kids’ lives.

New CDC Report Finds Motor Vehicles and Falls are Causes of Most Child and Teen Injuries and Deaths in the United States

For Immediate Release: December 10, 2008
Contact: CDC Injury Center Media Relations
(770) 488-4902

An estimated 55 million children and teens from birth to age 19 were treated in emergency departments for unintentional injuries from 2001 to 2006, according to a new report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .

The report also notes that between 2000 and 2005, unintentional injuries resulted in 73,052 deaths among children and teens. Falls caused most non-fatal injuries (about 2.8 million each year), while most deaths were transportation-related (about 8,000 deaths each year involved a motor vehicle occupant, pedestrian or pedal cyclist). Read more »

This is a great time of year to pause and say ‘thanks’. Even though we are all feeling the effects of the current global economic reality, we have much to be thankful for locally.

New Canaan is so fortunate to have a literal army of volunteers who help support countless worthy local organizations that provide vital services to those in need. There are so many that I could never do them justice here, but you know who they are. Speaking of worthy organizations, it is so very important, now more than ever, to remember to financially support our area non-profit organizations. When the economy weakens, the needs grow greater and the financial support becomes more critical.

On a business note, I want to extend a huge Thank You to Jack Trifero and the other leaders of the New Canaan Village Association who once again organized a very successful Holiday Stroll. Also, kudos to the Chamber of Commerce for the latest edition of one of our very best local traditions; the annual tree lighting. Our local merchants are often the first group approached when local organizations need support. Now, during the holiday season, it is important that you stop and consider keeping your gift spending local. There are so many hidden benefits, not the least of which is convenience!

Every time you spend a dollar locally, you are supporting a local business, which in turn supports our schools, sports teams, and non-profit organizations throughout the year. Read more »

KARL Chevrolet HUMMER is proud to be a sponsor of Toys For Tots and an official drop spot for the toy drive.

To participate, please drop off a new unwrapped toy to our main Chevrolet showroom located at 261 Elm Street in New Canaan, CT between November 20th and December 23rd. A special request has been made for toys that are aimed at the 8 to 13 year old audience.

These toys will be distributed on Christmas to needy children in our local community by the U.S. Marine Corps.

For more information about Toys for Tots follow this link to www.toysfortots.org.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Bring the whole family to downtown New Canaan where our 43rd annual sidewalk sale will be happening rain or shine!

Come see us at the end of Elm Street, we’ll be featuring a HUGE mobile playground for the kids!

 Click on the picture at left for all the details!