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Screen-Free Week April 29 – May 5

The Rockfall Foundation coordinates 17 events to enjoy life beyond the screen

 Screen-Free Week is coming! The international celebration, hosted by the nonprofit Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, takes place April 29 – May 5, 2019. Schools, libraries, communities, and families around the world have organized events designed to help children turn off screens in order to connect with family, friends, nature, and their own creativity. The Rockfall Foundation has helped organize 17 events in Middletown for Screen-Free Week. Activities include board games, storytelling, free admission to Kidcity Children’s Museum, a nature walk, crafting, karate, yoga, dance classes and more. Most events are free, and all are open to the public. The entire schedule of activities is at https://www.rockfallfoundation.org/event/screen-free-week-2019/ 

Founded in 1935 by Middletown philanthropist Clarence S. Wadsworth, The Rockfall Foundation is one of Connecticut’s oldest environmental organizations. The Foundation supports environmental education, conservation and planning initiatives in the Lower Connecticut River Valley through public programs and grants.  In addition, The Rockfall Foundation operates the historic deKoven House Community Center, which offers meeting rooms and office space for non-profit organizations.

For additional information about The Rockfall Foundation and Screen-Free Week, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.rockfallfoundation.org or call 860-347-0340.