Archivist to address Shelton Historical Society

SHELTON - At the annual meeting of the Shelton Historical Society Feb.1
Michael Dooling, archivist at Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, former news librarian
at the Republican-American, and author of five historical books, will present examples of
how archives are located and used by researchers.

The presentation, "What Use is An Archive," gives an overview of the types of archives. One case
study relating to research conducted about the history of Charles Island off the coast of Milford
provides real-life examples that local history isn’t just local.
Dooling will prove that historical information about a locale
or event can be found just about anywhere, sometimes in the most surprising places.
Dooling has written dozens of historical articles for the Republican-American, Connecticut
Explored, Log of Mystic Seaport and Naval History. His books include An Historical Account of Charles Island, Milford Lost & Found, Clueless in New
England, about unsolved disappearances, The Haunting on East 27th, the story of an
investigation into a haunted house in New York in 1862, and Seaworthy Timber, a biography of sea captain Aaron H. Wood.

Shelton Historical Society maintains its archival collections, which includes business ledgers, personal diaries and letters, late 19th and early 20th century maps, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and ephemera at Shelton History Center. Some treasures from the collections will be on display.

The meeting is free and open to the public; donations are welcome. It will be held at 2 p.m. in Huntington Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 19 Church St.

There will be a brief business meeting prior to the presentation.

Refreshments will be served. (In case of inclement weather, an announcement will be 
made on WICC-AM and on Facebook.com/Shelton History Center.)

The Shelton Historical Society owns Shelton History Center, a museum complex of six historic
buildings located just north of the Huntington Green, and strives to provide programs of historical interest to the community. 
For more information or directions, call 203-925-1803 or visit
www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

Treasured Time plans fun February fundraiser in Stratford

This promises to be a fun night out that will support a wonderful Seymour-based organization!

Tech Time format changes at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has changed the format of its monthly Tech Time sessions.  

Now on every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff

member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.

Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing online job applications, scanning/sending documents and photos, and the like, your problems will be addressed.

February’s sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and at 10 a.m. Feb. 19.

No registration is needed.  

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.

Ansonia parents: Kick-Off to Kindergarten event postponed

Event will be held on snow date, Jan. 31

Hosted by the Ansonia School Readiness Council


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

Valley Arts Council's next exhibit is about 'life'

Reception slated in March at Gallery@37 in Derby

DERBY - As a member of the Valley Arts Council I'm looking forward to participating in our next show in March at the Gallery@37, 37 Elizabeth St.

I enjoy taking photos with my point-and-shoot, and have learned how to mat and frame prints properly with the help of our fearless leader, President Rich DiCarlo.

This promises to be a unique show. The theme is rather "generic," so anything goes.

As DiCarlo said on the Gallery's Facebook page:

"Life is a series of moments.
They are good and bad, happy and sad. It's people places and things, it's animals, nature, it's everything! We want you to
Capture a moment through your art or photography.
The exhibit is open to all artists, photographers and poets! Visit www.valley arts council.org for details and application.


Opening Reception: Friday, March 27th. Art drop-offs at Gallery @37, 37 Elizabeth St., Derby: 

Thursday 3/19, Friday 3/20 Saturday 3/21 - check for times to be posted soon
VAC members $20 first entry, $10 for second.
Non-members $35 first entry- $10 second.
Limit 2 entries per artist."

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host driver refresher class

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host an AARP Driver Safety Program from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 7 in the hospital’s dining room meeting rooms.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers. 
While the course is geared toward drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to all interested persons.

The training is designed to help you learn current rules of the road, how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment, and some adjustments to common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. 

The course also covers such topics as how to maintain proper following distance at all times; the safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections; the effects of medications on driving; how to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots; the importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use; proper use of safety belts, air bags, and anti-lock brakes and ways to monitor your own and others' driving skills and capabilities.

Participants will gain a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how they can avoid potential collisions and injuries to themselves and others. 
As an added bonus, participants can check with their auto insurance agent to learn whether their company provides auto insurance discounts for completing the course.

The cost is $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. 

Make checks payable to AARP. To register, call 203-732-7584.



This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.  

Assumption School in Ansonia to host storytime