In an unusual move for a mayoral candidate, Chris Porcher has announced that he is organizing a back-to-school flag football tournament.
The event, also serving as a book bag and school supply drive, is hosted by Josh Hudson.
The tournament is to be a single elimination, one-day competition between co-ed teams. It will be held at the Willow Street Park.
The event is to be held on August 25, 2019, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The flag football tournament is to have food by the House of Pizza and live music and entertainment. According to event organizers the event is also to include raffle prizes hosted by local businesses, including gift cards, bicycles, TVs and Amazon Echo devices.
Organizers for the event say that sponsors include Shiela Osborn, Josh Hudson, Mary Wilson, Sweet Water Juice Bar, the House of Pizza, Pizza Pal, Teeza Barber Shop, Training and Motivation Center and CrossFit Plainville.
Chris Porcher is the Democratic candidate for mayor of New Britain.
Porcher is challenging Republican Mayor Erin Stewart in city elections on November 5, 2019. Stewart is a three-term incumbent, running for a fourth two-year term.
