Derby unveils city website

I just read on the Valley Independent Sentinel's Facebook page that the City of Derby has launched its website.

Kudos to those responsible for getting it up and running!

You can check it out here.

Officials: Ansonia Middle School to open Wednesday

ANSONIA - According to a report today in the Valley Independent Sentinel Ansonia Middle School will be cleaned up and ready for students to head back to class Wednesday after a pipe burst earlier this week.

The school at 115 Howard Ave. was closed Monday and today for February break.

Maple sugaring workshop on tap in Derby

Sponsored by Kellogg Environmental Center, Ansonia Nature Center

DERBY - Visit the Kellogg Environmental Center to learn about maple sugaring from 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Alison Rubelmann, Ansonia Nature Center director, will present a free workshop on maple sugaring - from tree identification and tree sap location to the Native American history and tradition of sugaring.

The workshop will be held indoors and outdoors; bring appropriate winter weather gear.
The event is appropriate for all ages.

For more information and to register, contact Alison Rubelmann, 203-736-1053.

The Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The center is open from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.



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

Pedal for PCRC planned at PerkinElmer in Shelton

To benefit behavioral health programs for children

Who: This is an open event for all ages. Child care will be available. Devil’s Gear Bike Shop of New Haven has offered to donate bicycles for this event to any kids, adolescents or adults interested in participating. 
Please contact us by May 1 if you would like to use a bicycle for the day.

What: As the leading provider of children’s behavioral health care, Parent-Child Resource Center is hosting its signature cycling fundraiser, “Pedal for PCRC” on May 31, with proceeds supporting diverse programs and services vital to the health of our community. 

New features include a 2-mile Kids’ Ride, Health Fair, and “Activity Spree.” These will all take place in the contained parking lots at PerkinElmer. We would like individuals who are not able to ride, families of riders, healthcare professionals, and other community members to still be able to participate in our signature event. Also, the purpose of the “Spree” is to provide the opportunity for all who attend to try something new. Security will be present to ensure the safety of all participants.

A “Thank You” BBQ will take place at noon for the street riders with lunch, provided by Dave M. Grant Caterers and beer will be provided by Two Roads Brewing, Southport Brewing and Black Hog Brewing. 
Food and beverages will be sold at cost for all guests who are not riding. 
WPLR  also will have a tent and play music.

Please follow our social media:

Facebook: Pedal for PCRC

Facebook: PCRC’s Activity Spree

Twitter: @PedalforPCRC

Google +: Parent Child Resource Center

Fundraising goal is $80,000

Last year we had around 100 riders and raised more than $50,000. This year, the goal is to raise $80,000! 

The fee for an individual rider is $100; please contact us for special group rates, including corporate rates, police and students. 
The fee to participate in the Kids’ Ride and Walk are each $25. The cost to attend the “Activity Spree” is $10. The Health Fair has free admission. PCRC has documents that may assist you with your fundraising. We encourage people to do additional fundraising to exceed the goals of these cost minimums. 

Event Website & Registration: http://pcrc.kintera.org/pedal2015

Alternate Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/pedal-for-pcrc-2015

When: May 31, 2015. The following street route options with starting times loop throughout neighboring towns and cities back to PerkinElmer: 

62-mile at 7:30 a.m.

30-mile at 8:30 a.m.

15-mile at 9:30 a.m. 

The Kids’ Ride and Walk are two-mile, secure paths located in the contained parking lot that are open to entry during any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 
The Walk will last throughout the day, so participants may enter at their convenience or after the rides. 

All riding is expected to be finished by 11-11:30 a.m. in time for the wrap-up lunch at noon. Both the “Activity Spree” and Health Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton.

Why: “Pedal for PCRC” 2015 will raise funds to support PCRC’s successful clinical programs that deliver a state of the art care to our clients – as a leader in the delivery of mental health services to children and families. Each year we serve more than 1,200 children, many who suffer from serious behavioral and emotional problems, including trauma, abuse and neglect. 

How: For more information on sponsoring, riding, walking, running a workshop or demonstration at the “Activity Spree” or exhibiting at our Health Fair, contact Veronica Parsloe, 203-954-0543 ext. 130 or Vparsloe@LNVPCRC.org. 

This is a press release from PCRC, the leading provider of behavioral health services to children and families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
Programs, including the Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Kids Belong programs, Child First, Triple P In-Home services, Early Childhood Consultation Partnership, Therapeutic Mentoring Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and the Prevention through Early Intervention Program, help children and their families so that they may develop to their fullest potential.

Bethel resident wins pazcki-eating contest at bakery in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Congratulations go out to Manny "the Manimal" Cambra of Bethel who downed a dozen paczkis and won an annual eating contest marking Mardi Gras this morning at Eddy's Bake Shop, 317 Main St.

Check out a photo from the event and read this report on Facebook from the Valley Independent Sentinel.


In my humble opinion each one of these delectable delights is approximately the size of three "normal" doughnuts...so that works out to three dozen?? Oh my. 

Derby Library to mark Women's History Month

DERBY - In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Derby Public Library will

host the program, Powerful Voices: Connecticut Women Changing Democracy, at 6:30 
p.m. March 16.

Connecticut’s history is filled with remarkable women who achieved extraordinary 

things.  
This interactive, multi-media program presented by the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, will focus on some of the state’s most powerful voices for change in our democracy.

Inspirational stories of suffrage advocates like Alice Paul and Isabella Beecher 

Hooker, prominent firsts like Ella Grasso and Denise Napier, and social activists like Helen 

Keller, Ann Stanback, and Estelle Griswold will be explored. 

The Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame is an educational outreach organization whose mission is to honor publicly the achievement of Connecticut women, preserve their 

stories, educate the public, and inspire the continued achievements of women and girls.

Ages 12 and up are invited to attend. 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.