Chocolate is the star at fundraiser in Shelton

This annual event benefits the The Mary A. Schmecker Turtle Shell Fund and Spooner House in Shelton.

More than 20 vendors will be offering samples of their chocolate-oriented food and drinks, and there will be live music and prizes.

I can attest that this is a fun fund-raiser to attend!

Seymour to hold baseball/softball signups

SEYMOUR - The George J. Hummel Little League will hold registration for baseball and softball starting Saturday at the Community Center, 20 Pine St., in the basement meeting room.

When:

1-3 p.m. Jan. 17;

6-8 p.m. Jan. 20;

6-8 p.m. Jan. 22.


2015 Fees:

Tee Ball - $65

Coach Pitch - $95

Minor, Major, and Juniors Softball - $110

For questions please contact GJHLL_Minors_Baseball@yahoo.com.


This information is from an online calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

CL&P plans power outage for Seymour customers

* Update from Seymour First Selectman: 

"As an update to the post from earlier today....... The planned CL&P outage for Sunday has been cancelled due to possible weather. It is being rescheduled to next Sunday, January 25th. The time and roads effected will remain the same. Again, should you have questions, please call CL&P directly at 800-286-2000."


This message is shared from the Facebook page of the Office of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller.

"Please be advised there is a planned residential/commercial outage affecting approximately 230 customers in the Seymour downtown area on the streets listed below.

"The outage will be on Sunday from 7 a.m. to noon. 

Portions of the area will be affected for much less time. Should you have questions or concerns, please call CL&P at 800-286-2000.

"Streets affected: 

DeForest Street
First Street
Main Street
Wakeley Street
Columbus Street
Bank Street
River Street."

Bluegrass band to perform at Seymour store

Too Blue

SEYMOUR - The All-American Valley General Store will offer dinner and a bluegrass show by Too Blue from 7-9 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature what organizers describe as "a down-home vibe and farm-to-table menu."

Too Blue will also be heard from 7-10 p.m. on "The All-American Valley Home Companion Show" on radio hosted by Shelton resident Gary Christopher at the store. 

For information on the radio show visit www.ctwsr.com.

Cover charge is $10. 

To make a reservation call 203-828-6442. 

For information about the store visit http://www.redcloverblossom.com/.

The store address is 16 Bank St; use the Columbus Street entrance.

Shelton Gaels Alumni plan party at Porky's Cafe

Annual fundraiser slated Saturday
SHELTON - The Shelton High School Alumni Association will host its second annual Golden Gael Awards Night from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Porky’s Café, 50 Center St . 

(Header from organization's website)

See old friends, enjoy spirits, food, and join in the celebration of awarding the Golden Gael. 

The event costs $35 a person. 

Tickets can be purchased from Bob Zuraw at 203-929-6601, Howie Gura at 203-450-0061 or Judie Ayer at 203-305-0763. 

Donations may be sent to Shelton CT Alumni Association, P.O. Box 229 Shelton, 06484. 
Checks may be made out to the Shelton CT Alumni Association.

NAACP Branch in Ansonia to host MLK event at church

Martin Luther King Day Celebration!


Monday, January 19, 2015

12 Noon

Clinton A. M. E. Zion Church

96 Central Street

Ansonia, CT 06401


Rev. Valerie Maness, Pastor

Speaker: Michael Jefferson, Civil Rights Lawyer


International Buffet to follow in the Church Hall

Everyone is asked to bring an ethnic dish to share at the festival. If you cannot, come with a prayer in your heart.

All are welcome in the spirit of Dr. King.


More Information:

Call Naomi at 203-734-3191

Jackie at 203-735-1033


Sponsored by:

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Ansonia Branch #2000

P.O. Box 6

Ansonia, CT 06401

Derby Library slates book discussion

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled its next Lunchtime Book Discussion for 

12:30 p.m. Jan. 28.  

The selected title is the New York Times' bestselling novel, Me Before You by JoJo Moyes.

Louisa Clark is leading an ordinary life in her tiny village until she takes a badly needed job working with Will, 

who is wheelchair bound after a motorcycle accident. 

This moving, modern day love story is about how life brings together two people who couldn't have less in common and how they try to help each other.

Multiple copies of the book are available at the circulation

desk.  
Participants are asked to bring a sandwich and a friend as they “chat and chew."

Dessert and beverages will be provided.  

Registration is requested.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.   

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Seymour Rec offers family swim nights

*This information is shared from the Facebook page of the Office of the First Selectman of Seymour.