Milford has a new club for young professionals. The CT Shoreline Rotaract Club is a Rotary sponsored, volunteer run club for people between the ages of 18-30 who believe in providing service to others both in their local communities and around the world.
The club will be hosting its first fundraising event, “A Night at the Cabaret,” on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7p.m. The event will feature a live theatrical performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat produced and hosted at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, located at 263 Golden Hill St. in Bridgeport. Guests are welcomed to bring their own beer and picnic.
“Theater has a way of bringing people together,” said Ashley Volkens, the club’s director of fundraising. “We look forward to bringing people together while raising funds and club awareness to local businesses, professionals and community leaders.”
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online by visiting the CT Shoreline Rotaract Club’s Facebook page or tickets.mycabaret.org/Joseph-RotaractClub. Proceeds from the evening will go towards the club’s Interact Scholarship fund and Farm Aid, a nonprofit focused on supporting local farmers.
“CT Shoreline Rotaract has brought together an incredible group of people who are focused on giving back to the community,” said Morgan Kuehnle, club president. “Starting this club has been one of the most humbling experiences and we are excited for the club to continue to grow and make a difference.”
Past community volunteer opportunities the club has participated in include the Walnut Beach cleanup, Devon Rotary’s Oktoberfest, ice cream socials with local Interact clubs, serving meals at the Milford Beth-El Shelter, the Stratford Arts and Culture Festival, the Walnut Beach Creamery 5k and the 13th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.
The CT Shoreline Rotaract Club is sponsored by the Devon Rotary, Milford Rotary and Stratford Rotary. If you are interested in learning more about or joining the club, email ctshorelinerotaract@gmail.com.