It's time to get spooked out at gallery in Derby

Valley Arts Council to host reception

This entry for Night Gallery is by Shelton artist Len Grayeck

I'm posting this as a reminder that the reception for the Valley Arts Council's Night Gallery starts at 6 p.m. today.

The gallery is at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Please check out last Friday's post here.

Sharing post from Griffin Hospital in Derby to promote awareness

Derby Neck Library plans fall book sale

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library will hold its fall book sale, run by the Friends’ Club, from Nov. 1-9.

Hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 
The library is closed on Fridays.

Come browse through a large collection of fiction and non-fiction titles, music, and DVDs.

Prices are reasonable: $1 for hardcovers and 50 cents for paperbacks. Coffee-table sized books are specially marked. Other specials will be offered.

For information call 203-734-1492. The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Derby Public Library to host harvest fair for families

DERBY - Celebrate fall at the Derby Public Library’s annual Harvest Fair Saturday in the Children’s Room.

The activities start at 10:30 a.m with Perfect Pumpkins, a Science Snoopers program, geared for children ages 4-8.

Pumpkins are not just for Halloween. Learn more about this interesting fruit during this fall-themed science program. 

The Science Snoopers series are designed to introduce children to the natural world around them by offering them an opportunity to explore the simplicity and complexity of science. The class includes a short talk enhanced with hands-on material, props, an experiment, and a short story related to the theme followed by an art project.

Children of all ages up to and including 11 are welcome to join the fun with a visit from Sparkles the Clown from 11:30 a.m.-1 pm. She will amaze everyone with her magic and balloon sculpting talents.

There will also be pumpkin decorating and fall-themed arts and crafts projects along with contests and refreshments.

NOTE: You only need to register if you are attending the Science Snoopers program. The harvest fair and its activities including the clown visit, are free and held on a drop-in basis.

The library is at 313 Elizabeth St.


This information is taken from an online community calendar.

Today is Nina Poeta Day in Seymour

Residents urged to wear pink and gray to show support 

SEYMOUR - The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday unanimously approved a proclamation, naming today, Oct. 24, as Nina Poeta Day. 

Nina, 17, is a Seymour High School cheerleader battling an inoperable brain tumor. 

The community has rallied around Nina since she first learned of her diagnosis in November 2013. 

Numerous fundraisers, from cut-a-thons to craft fairs, have been held to help the family with medical bills and pink T-shirts emblazoned with 'Keep Calm and Nina Strong' were created, and can be seen throughout the community and beyond, during football games and other events. 

Community prayer events have also been held, with residents banding together to show Nina how much they love and support her.
Today everyone is being asked to wear something pink and gray to show their support for Nina Poeta Day. 


Note: This post was written by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich, and first appeared on the Register's View from the Valley blog.