Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Jurassic World Visits Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

Last week, the children at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club were treated to an exhibition put on by Jurassic World and the Webster Bank Arena. The children were able to get a sneak peak in the behind the scene magic that goes to putting on a show like Jurassic World Live Tour and how they bring the animals to life. They also stressed the teamwork aspect of the show, like how they do stunts, motorcycle stunts or aspects of the video wall. This was one presentation that had no trouble getting the children involved, as John, the representative from Jurassic World Live Tour said Jurassic is such a beloved franchise, after all, “what kid doesn’t love dinosaurs”? Jurassic Park Live…

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Rep Tony Hwang is “Freezin” for Wakeman Boys and Girls Club

On Saturday March 23 at NOON, State Rep Tony Hwang is going into Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge! Rep Hwang realizes that this sounds like an absolutely silly and really "COLD" idea but there is a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! "I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to do something silly and fun like this to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club!"  Rep Tony Hwang added, "for the past 100 years, The Wakeman Club has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of…

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