USA Martial Arts in Naugatuck conducted a Kid Kicks (ages 5 and 6) karate grading on Feb. 23. Students demonstrated skills in kicks, sparring, forms, one-steps, board breaking, rolls and break falls. Ciara Gallagher and Ryan Lantieri (front row) Alexis Happy, Kaleb Bratchell-Rees and Nathan Kosko (back row) all advanced. –CONTRIBUTED
The Citizen’s News recently held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. James Pohorence won in the 6- to 8-year-old age group. –CITIZEN’S NEWS
The Citizen’s News recently held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Audrina Punzo won the in the 3- to 5-year-old age group. –CITIZEN’S NEWS
Woodland Regional High School student Katie Bolduc, with help from Loren Luddy’s advisory, led a gift drive for her senior project. The Woodland Advisory program collected toys and gifts for over 80 children serviced by the Waterbury Department of Public Health. Every child enrolled in the program was able to receive a gift at its annual holiday celebration. –CONTRIBUTED
The recreation department at Beacon Brook Health Center delivered over 200 balloons to staff and residents at the center in Naugatuck in celebration of Valentine’s Day. –CONTRIBUTED
The Citizen’s News recently held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest. We would like to thank all of the children who participated in the contest. Hailey Bernier won in the 9- to 12-year-old age group. –CITIZEN’S NEWS
