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Weekend Planner: Soccer, a Play, an All Wheel Derby, and More

Check out what is going on in the region this weekend.

Hartford Hawks Men's Soccer
Friday, 7 p.m. - The Hartford Hawks men's soccer team will begin its 2013 regular season schedule against the Holy Cross Crusaders at Al-Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium.

Mushroom Walk

Saturday, 10 a.m. - Join Joe Lenoce of Connecticut Valley Mycological Society in search of mushrooms at Cedar Hill. During this educational hunt, Lenoce will discuss the basic types of fungi, where to find them and proper methods of collecting. After the walk, he will review identification resources while identifying any fungi collected. Admission is $5. Call 860-956-3311 or visit www.cedarhillfoundation.org for more information.

The Innocent - a Play for Selichot
Saturday, 7 p.m. - Selichot, held on the Saturday before Rosh Hashannah, offers a chance, through penitential prayer, to deeply contemplate our past year.
This play, written for Selichot by Cantor Pamela Siskin, introduces characters, both biblical and contemporary, who come together to begin the High Holy Days. Each person reveals secrets, hopes, anger, flaws, deep sadness, and serious questions about their relationships to their families and to God. This is an evening of drama, thought, and challenge as the Jewish New Year approaches. 

Cash is King
Saturday, 9 p.m. - "Cash Is King" an extraordinary Johnny Cash Tribute Show that brings you back to the era of Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Three with a focus on the Sun Records and 60’s Prison concerts time period. Ever since the Award Winning bio-pic 'Walk the Line,' there has been an ever growing interest in the music of Johnny Cash. People who never had the chance to witness Cash live now have an opportunity to relive the magic and experience what once was. General admission is $22 and VIP tickets are $32.

All Wheel Derby
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - The All Wheel Derby, formerly known as the Big Wheel Derby, will help raise funds for Alyssa’s Angel Fund. Alyssa’s Angel Fund (AAF) was founded by Gayle and Steve Temkin in honor of their daughter, Alyssa, who has Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1a (GSD). The Temkins founded AAF to give individuals the ability to travel to the University of Florida in Gainesville to meet Dr. David Weinstein, all expenses paid, and receive the medical attention they need. AAF covers all expenses for these families, including medical care, Argo cornstarch dietary needs, and supplies. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the Derby starts at 9:30 a.m. Registration is free with a suggested donation of $20 per family to Alyssa’s Angel Fund. For more information, contact Jane Pasternak, 860-231-6342, jpasternak@mandelljcc.org, or contact the Member Services Center, 860-236-4571, or visit www.mandelljcc.org.

Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate's "Living with Epilepsy Support Group"
Monday, 7 p.m. - The Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate kindly invites you to attend its "Living with Epilepsy Support Group." For more information please contact the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate at 203-874-8731 or visit http://www.ct-ea.org/supportgroups.html.


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