Eighth annual Turkey Trot held to support Open Door Shelter

Madzie Carroll
Reporter

In light of the holiday, over 150 New Canaan residents laced up their running shoes for the eighth annual Turkey Trot held at Irwin Park on Nov. 20 to benefit the Open Door Shelter in Norwalk, CT. Because of those who participated in the 3K run around the park and their donations, an estimated $10,000 in donations were raised to provide meals to the homeless in the local area this Thanksgiving.

A Day of Thanks

Gabrielle Ames
Reporter
In 1621, the pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving, expressing their gratitude through celebration for their new homes, their bountiful harvest, and the peace with their native neighbors. The first Thanksgiving was characterized by games, competition, music and food.