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Stratford's Social Status on Facebook - March 2

Highlights this week talk about politics, pets, pubs and a couple weekend fundraisers.

Like this. Share that. Check in here or there. Who said what and what's the latest gossip?

It's all on Facebook but we bring it right to you -- the pics, the comments, the status updates and more. If it's on the Stratford Patch Facebook newsfeed, you'll find it here. And if you see something about Stratford in your feed that we missed, let everyone know in the comments!

Let's start with a post that was made directly on our Facebook page..

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Bob Tonne was kind enough to alert fans of Stratford Patch to a fundraising mattress sale at on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Bunnell High School boys track team.

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Name brand mattress sets will be sold at 30 to 60 percent below retail, according to Bob's post. For more information, email Bob at btonnecfs@gmail.com.

Sterling House Community Center

It's not too late to enroll in our Adult Spring Classes. Here's our schedule! - http://s3.amazonaws.com/snd-store/1084943/original.pdf

The Connecticut Audubon Society

Just added to their Facebook page Friday morning: 13 photos of the recent , which is aimed at helping native species.

New Era Barber Lounge

Posted 11 a.m. Friday: ...come on down and get ur weekly cuts...2406 main st stratford ct 203 736 7261..

Stratford Fire Department

The is competing in the 6th annual Chili Cookoff to benefit the Special Olympics this Saturday March 3rd starting at noon till 3. The location is the Milford Yacht Club located at 131 Trumbull Ave. The cost is $10 to get in and you get to taste all the chili you can stand!!

We need as many people as possible to come by and put in votes for us. It only takes about 20 min to judge and vote. This years celebrity Judge is John Ratzenberger " Cliff Clavin" from Cheers. So if your out and about on Saturday please stop by and see us. We have been on the podium all 6 years but cant seem to secure that top spot!! Come Help us help others!

Linda McMahon 

Do you approve or disapprove of the government's excuses for $4 gas prices? Take my poll: http://www.lindaforsenate2012.com/landing/gas-prices-poll/

Stratford Animal Rescue Society

Humane Education Program for Children — Saturday, March 31 at 9:00am at Stratford Animal Control.

S.T.A.R.S. and Stratford Animal Control is pleased to announce their free or low-cost Humane Education Program for Children. Each month a humane themed lesson plan will be offered to children. In addition we are offering a summer day camp series with educational and fun-filled activities.

McCoy's Pub

Posted Friday morning: The Black Dogs Live @ 10pm (Irish Rebel Drinking Band) **NO COVER** The McCoy's Managers V.I.P. Part Experience Winner will be named tonight! Proudly Sponsored by Guinness, and McCoy's Pub

Stratford Library

We are looking for YOUR book recommendations for our "Stratford recommends" pinboard....so, what are you reading?? Let us know here & we will pin it!

True Health Family Chiropractic - Stratford/Shelton CT Chiropractor

In response to an article in the Wall Street Journal titled "The 27 Rules of Conquering the Gym": Great list.... "#4. No one in the history of gyms has ever lost a pound while reading "The New Yorker" and slowly pedaling a recumbent bicycle. No one."

That's it for now. Remember, if there's something about Stratford in your newsfeed, please share it (with a link) in the comments section below.

Happy Friday and Happy Facebooking!


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