Place
Newington, CT US 06111
Description
A five, six, seven, eight, GO! Join the Newington Children's Theatre Company for their first ever virtual 5k: Steps for the Stage, May 14-16, 2021. Strap on your running, walking, cycling or even dance shoes as you take to your favorite track, trail, treadmill or dance floor to complete this 5K challenge. Run, walk, cycle, dance (or any combination) your 3.1 miles and post your time. Participants receive a medal, dri fit NCTC race shirt, digital bib and a digital finisher's certificate. Local pick-up of shirts and medals will be the wk of 5/17 (time TBD). Shirts and medals not picked up will be mailed the following week.
Use the race as a motivation tool to stay active, compete against family and friends, or to support the Newington Children's Theatre Company. 100% of the net proceeds will be used to keep the curtain raised on CT's longest running children's theatre.
50 State Challenge! This virtual race allows anyone to participate, near or far. As a fun challenge, let’s see if we can get registrations from all 50 states! Recruit your family and friends to join you in supporting NCTC! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates!
Steps for the Stage is sponsored by Dance Legacy, The Eyeglass Place of Newington, Market Square Dental Associates, Tabletop Gaming Center, Balance Massage & Wellness, JoJo's Toys and More, Chef's Dog House, Trek Bicycle Newington, Public Market, Magnified Home Inspections, Lazer Scapes, Giovanni's Bakery & Pastry Shop, The Little Cake Cafe, Concentric Care LLC and MFR Suite.
Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72xelQw4NUrMYW5novm4wG?si=f345b8718c3347b7
Please note that there are some songs with mature themes/language
Link to our virtual Kick-Off Show: https://youtu.be/xEg2t1SCPMI
Don't forget to tag us in your race photos: #nctc_stepsforthestage
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Title Sponsors
Dance Legacy, LLC
860.828.9682 - dancelegacy.org
33-37 Seymour Road
Berlin, CT 06037
dancelegacy33@yahoo.com
Inspiring young Dancers to achieve their Dreams...
Our philosophy at Dance Legacy is that each one of our students truly develop a love and understanding of the art of Dance, and gain self-esteem along with a sense of accomplishment.
All our students are given the chance to achieve their goals according to their own unique abilities, while we encourage them to be the best that they can be!
Our dance classes at Dance Legacy, reflect a commitment to promoting positive self-esteem for every dancer, which will greatly impact their entire outlook on life and all its possibilities!
Each class is specifically designed to inspire and engage every one of our dance students.
Offering Dance Classes In:
Tap * Jazz * Ballet * Lyrical * Acro/Tumbling * Crew
Classical Ballet * Contemporary * Stretch & Core Conditioning *
Competition Dance Teams & Solo
Recreational Classes * Combination Dance Classes
Pre School Dance Programs
We welcome transfer students of all ages and abilities!
Market Square Dental Associates
860.667.0818 - marketsquaredental.com
51 Market Square
Newington, CT 06111
marketsquaredental51@gmail.com
Voted Best Dentist in Newington!
We are a general dentistry practice located in the center of Newington. Dr. Vanessa Robb, and the rest of the team are proud to provide compassionate, dedicated care to our patients. From routine dental care to implants, veneers and Invisalign, we endeavor to provide unsurpassed care in all that we do. Our patients realize right away that we are genuine and love what we do. We treat each and every patient like they are family.
Come visit us and see why our patients are so happy with the care they receive!
https://www.facebook.com/marketsquaredentistry
The Eyeglass Place of Newington
860-667-0921 - eyeglassplace-ngtn.com
2311 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111
kpEye.LLC@gmail.com
We feature eyeglasses for the whole family, professional eye exams and contact lenses. We specialize in Range Eyewear for the sport enthusiast. Whatever eye care needs you may have, you can take care of them at The Eyeglass Place. Since 1971, the talented optometrists and licensed opticians at The Eyeglass Place have been taking excellent care of the families and individuals of Connecticut. Patients come to our Newington, CT, location from miles around to meet with Karen for customized Range Eyewear.
Whether you’re looking for great eyewear, contact lenses, or an eye exam, you’ll find it all at The Eyeglass Place. You will be treated as a close friend here, knowing your best interest is always a priority. Visit our website today to learn more about our services, and be sure to call (860) 667-0921 today or email kpeye.llc@gmail.com to schedule your appointment.
Also check out our "Virtual Try-On" feature at the bottom of our web page!! Fun way to try before you buy!
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Tabletop Gaming Center
860.436.2213 - tabletopgamingcenter.com
741 New Britain Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
events@tabletopgaming.com
Tabletop Gaming Center is a full-service hobby and game store. They sell many different tabletop games from the Pokémon Trading Card Game to Dungeons and Dragons. They also have a vast selection of board games that are great for people of all ages. Tabletop Gaming Center is located just a few minutes away from Newington Center on 741 New Britain Ave. They have worked extensively with providing programs for children that are not only fun but get them learning through different types of tabletop games. These programs have been anything from hosting board game parties at the Newington Library to running learn to play D&D events for summer camps. The importance of education and family are at the core of their values and they work hard to
support programs that help children grow and learn.
Plainville Indoor Sports Arena
860-793-9999 - plainvillearena.com
161 Woodford Ave Ste 59
Plainville, CT 06062
Lauriepisa9999@aol.com
Gold Sponsors
Balance Massage & Wellness Center
860-508-3336 - balancemassagect.com
135 Day Street
Newington, CT 06111
Balance Massage & Wellness Center is a multi-practitioner office offering massage therapy, reiki energy healing, biomat services, nutrition, athletic training, natural skin care, and yoga classes. We welcome clients to take advantage of our “one-stop-shop” for all your health and wellness needs.
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Magnified Home Inspections, LLC
860.980.0316 - magnifiedhi.com
482 Churchill Dr
Newington, CT 06111
magnifiedhi@yahoo.com
We are the new-age Home inspectors who believe that Home Inspection is a learning experience, and an education every homeowner must pursue. A home inspection is a smart investment that helps you make informed decisions about your home quality before purchase or an accommodation. With a home inspection, you can identify potential problems, fix small home quality issues before they turn big and as a result increase the longevity of your investment. We are a trusted team of Home Inspectors in Connecticut who use top of the line contemporary equipment, technology and tools that allow us to inspect your property beyond the regular inspector checklist.
JoJo's Toys and More
860.500.7632 - jojostoysandmore.com
32b Fenn Road
Newington, CT 06111
Chef's Dog House
860.667.3700 - chefsdoghouse.com
337 Willard Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
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Trek Bicycle Newington
860.667.0857 - trekbikes.com/us/en_US/retail/newington/
1030 Main St
Newington, CT 06111
Trek Bicycle Newington is your destination for the latest products from Trek and Bontrager, service and tune-ups for bikes of any brand, and local advice about the best riding in the area. We are proud advocates for the cycling community and we strive to give cyclists a great place to ride and learn. We host weekly road and recreational rides, women’s rides, and educational clinics aimed at getting more women on bikes. We also organize monthly mountain bike rides and sponsor several triathlon series in the area. Our store has been a community landmark since 1975, and we love seeing customers who bought their first bike with us coming back years later to get bikes for their kids. Whether you’ve been riding for years or want to try something new, we welcome you to stop in and meet our team!
Ferrari's Appliance
860.436.9993 - ferrarisappliance.com
460 New Britain Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
contact@ferrarisappliance.com
In the appliance industry, Ferrari’s Appliance has excelled far above our competition due to our exceptional employees, knowledge, service and customer service skills. Our company has continued to be successful over 25+ years as our staff welcomes and treats every customer as if they are part of our own family. Being a family owned and operated business, we take pride in the service we provide to each and every individual. We are proud to have the opportunity to provide the same exceptional service to the Newington & Naugatuck area.
Silver Sponsor
Lazer Scapes
860.810.7161- lazerscapes.com
175 Costello Road
Newington, Connecticut 06111
Here at Lazer Scapes we provide expert tree service and safely remove hazardous and dangerous trees. We also provide landscaping and snow removal services. Keeping yourself, your home, your property, and community safe is our main goal and we look forward to your business.
More than Just Lobster
morethanjustlobster.com
1003 East Street, New Britain, CT 06051 - 860.438.7551
485 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120 - 860.247.2424
Elm Hill Pizza
860.666-4649 - elmhillpizza.com
625 Maple Hill Ave
Newington, CT 06111
Welcome to Elm Hill Pizza, Southern Newington’s prime pizza place! Family owned and operated since 1975, we have been bringing our homemade menu to you throughout Newington and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re entertaining yourself, your family, your friends, or even the whole street, we have great food for small occasions and catering for large occasions. Let us serve you our tried and true pizza so you can see for yourself.
Bronze Sponsor
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Giovanni's Bakery & Pastry Shop
860.667.4033 - giovannispastry.com
456 New Britain Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Public Market of Newington
860.667.1454 - www.publicmarketnewington.com
437 New Britain Avenue
Newington, CT 06111
Joe & Antoinette, along with their sons Joseph and David, operate their business with the focus being on customer service and quality products. With so many establishments available to customers, Public Market realizes that customer service must be a priority to keep their customers coming back. When in line at the deli or meat counter, you may notice there is no place to take a number. “Customers are people, NOT numbers.” -MG
Supporter
Concentric Care LLC
914.732.1760
135 Day Street
Newington, CT 06111
jttheat@gmail.com
Concentric Care was launched in February 2019 by Jennifer Tirillo, licensed and certified athletic trainer, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and 200 RYT yoga instructor. When you move better, you feel better.
Turnpike Pizza
860.667.3659 - turnpikepizzeria.com
2331 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111
info@turnpikepizzeria.com
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MFR SUITE
860.500.7500 - www.mfrsuite.com
102 Pane Rd
Newington CT 06111
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860.665.0566 - thelittlecakecafect.com
1052 Main Street, Rear,
Newington, CT 06111
thelittlecakecafect@gmail.com
Simple ingredients. Fresh ingredients. Classic ingredients. Your favorite comfort foods in an intimate and family-style environment. American Breakfast Cuisine at its best - all made from scratch and cooked to order! ...and we wouldn't be called The Little Cake Café if we did not have the most mouth-watering and scrumptious baked goods.
Mark the Shark
860.201.2004 - sharkentertainmentct.com
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