NORWICH – Lon Yerton of Nina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant has announced the details for the 2nd annual Toys for Tots Spaghetti Supper Benefit to be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13 at the Colonia Theater in Norwich.

This year, patrons of the dinner will also have an opportunity to enjoy a movie – either The Polar Express or Frozen – as part of the benefit. The movies will begin immediately following the spaghetti supper at 7 p.m.

Last year’s successful event was held at The Label Gallery and for 2017, Dave Shull of Nina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant said he designated Lon Yerton as this year’s event chairperson. Lon reached out to Rich & Todd Barnes of Barnes Family Enterprises regarding the 2017 event, and thanks to the Barnes Brothers’ generosity, the 2nd Annual “Dinner & Movie” Toys for Tots Fundraiser will take place at the Colonia Theater in downtown Norwich. Dinner will take place upstairs in the theater’s newly renovated event space, and the movies will be in the two theaters on the 1st floor.

The Barnes Brothers expect this community event will offer the public an opportunity to see the completed renovations on the theater's second floor and all this prime downtown location offers for family, organization, business, and community events. Mr. Yerton extends thanks to NBT Bank and Sidney Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship of the evening’s two movies. The movies will begin at 7 p.m. and theater seating will only be available for patrons who purchase tickets for the spaghetti dinner.

Admission to the spaghetti supper will be five dollars and an unwrapped toy to donate, and the supper will include spaghetti & meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage prepared by Nina’s. Children five and under can eat for free. Seating is limited and tickets will be sold at the door.