Durham-Middlefield Community Round-Up This Weekend

The Durham-Middlefield Community Round-Up will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

During the event, which is sponsored by the Local Wellness Council, volunteers from the community will go door-to-door collecting items which will be sorted and donated to local families in need.

Last year, 13,844 items and nearly $3,500 in cash and gift cards was collected.

Students will travel in teams of three or four following assigned routes to collect non-perishable items, canned goods, and gift cards that will be distributed to the needy. Teams from each school will be eligible for a raffle prize and each student participating will also receive a raffle ticket affording him or her chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Westfield Shopping Mall. In keeping with the spirit of the day, items will be counted for a grand total only.  Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by the Durham’s Women’s Club, and registration will be between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. 

In order to sign up, students must have the registration form and permission slips for each team member completed and returned to their school.  Those who prefer to remain at the high school can assist by sorting, counting and packing.  Students must also fill out a permission slip to participate as a volunteer.  A sizable number of volunteers are needed to make this day a success.  All participants and volunteers are welcome. 

For further information, please contact Beth Galligan, Chairperson, at the Coginchaug Regional High School’s Guidance Department at 860-349-7221.