Marching Bears, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization acting independent of the Norwalk Board of Education, dedicated to the activities of the Norwalk High School Band Program. Its main purpose is to provide financial support through non-profit fundraising.

The 2010-11 elected officers are:

• Chuck Goulart, President
• Mary Hanna, Vice President
• Diana Koukides, Treasurer
• Lisa Page, Recording Secretary
• Elisa Keogh, Corresponding Secretary

Mailing address: Marching Bears Inc., PMB 211, 304 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

Got a question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file and you just might find your answer.

See Schedule page for all schedules and important dates to remember.

A free marching band and performing arts resource site featuring both new band supplies and economical used band items for sale. www.marchinglinks.com

Ways you can support the band!

*** Can & Bottle Drive: Andrew's Field Please show up anytime between 9 am - 1 pm to help, on the second Saturday of the month. Contact Chuck Goulart for more information.

*** Grocery Certificates: Remember to use Stew Leonard's, Stop & Shop or Shop Rite certificates when you shop for groceries.  Up to 10 cents on each dollar spent goes directly to the band.

You can get certificates from the following distributors
Jodi Sanchioni (Certificates Chairperson) Cell 203-644-0137 jodisanchioni@yahoo.com
Nancy Sciglimpaglia 203-856-3063 sandnsccig@yahoo.com
Maria Kumor Ellis 203-852-9919 m13.maria@gmail.com
Claudette Quadrini (West Rocks) 203-984-2005 cquad@optonline.net
Vicky Tirpack 203-849-1106 (Cranbury) vtirpack@optonline.net
Don Eckert 203-849-9219 (Silvermine) eckertd@optonline.net .

**** Shop online using iGive.com: Support the band by using this link to shop through iGive.com.

*** Pennies for the Band: We will gladly accept your pennies or other loose change for the "Penny Fund." This ongoing fundraiser provides special items for the band. During the last few years we have purchased marimba keys, a new xylophone and crotales. The penny jar will be at the monthly general meeting and at the evening practices.

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