Hoop-A-Thon

The Middletown Cooperative Preschool, 24 Old Church St., is holding its first annual "Hoop-A-Thon" on the South Green, directly across from the First United Methodist Church, from noon to four p. m. on Sunday, October 18. Rain date (watch this space for postponement) will be Sunday, October 25. Members and friends of the preschool will attempt to keep as many hula hoops as possible going for all four hours. Donations will be accepted to benefit the school and the Amazing Grace Food Pantry. For information, call 860 344-0099 or 860 344-0464.