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Mohr Elementary PTA Hosts Vigil for Sandy Hook Victims

Donations will be collected Tuesday night to help the Newtown community recover from the Dec. 14 massacre.

From the Walnut Grove Elementary Facebook Page:

In memory of Sandy Hook Elementary Victims, Mohr Elementary School PTA is organizing a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening (6pm - 9pm) at Amaral Park (adjacent to Mohr Elementary on Dennis Drive). 

Donations can be dropped off at a designated table. Large water bottles will be available for collection of coins and small bills.

Checks can be made out to: 
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470. 
Checks will be processed through the United Way of Western Connecticut

Attendees are invited to read from prepared writings, say prayers, sing carols, recite poems, etc.

If you'd like Patch to keep you up to date on victim relief efforts, click here and post "I want to help" in the comment thread and you'll receive email updates directly from our Newtown Patch site.

If you know of other local efforts to help this community, you can post it directly in our events section or in the comment below.

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