Rainy forecast postpones classic car show in Shelton

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Shelton Historical Society Executive Director Tracey Tate said Friday due to the rainy weather forecast for Sunday, June 21, Father's Day, Shelton Historical Society has postponed its Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show until July 19.

Ansonia Library to hold summer programs for kids

Sharing this info from Facebook ~ it looks like a lot of summer fun is planned for the kids!

Derby Neck to host video game tourney, movies in July

Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library, has announced fun activities for July:

Video tournament
A Teen Video Game Tournament will be held from 2-4 p.m. July 1. The game featured is “New Super Smash Brothers” on our Nintendo Wii U. Free refreshments will be served.

Registration is not required, so bring a friend and have a fun afternoon.

Dinner and 'Jaws' showing 
At 5:30 p.m. July 2 the Library hosts Dinner and a Movie, for ages 18 and older. 
This month’s feature film, shown on blu-ray and a large screen, is “Jaws.” 
Free refreshments will be served, including a dinner at intermission. 

Registration is not required, but the door closes at 5:45 p.m. so do not be late.

'Captain America'
I-Spy Teen Movie Night will be held from 4-6 p.m. July 9.
This month’s movie is “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” Teens are told to watch for clues throughout the showing and win a prize for the best number of finds. Free refreshments will also be served. 

Registration is required because seating is limited. Call the library at 203-734-1492 to register.

The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


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

Seymour Strand to show 'Sound of Music' today

Sharing this info from Facebook:

"♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ The Hills are Alive ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ at the Strand Theater 

Join us Friday, June 19th at 7 p.m.
for a special screening of ~ The Sound of Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music, which first captivated audiences in 1965.
Entry is free with a donation towards filling the food pantry at Saint Augustine Church. Non perishables food or toiletries new and unopened. Canned and packaged foods, household cleaners, diapers, toiletries. 

Forget your items?

Cash donations will be accepted and we'll do the shopping for you.

Knights of Columbus, Aurora Council 53 (Strand Theater).

~

The theater is at 165 Main St., Seymour. 

For those of us old enough to remember, it's hard to believe this movie came out a half-century ago! 

This is a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening ... and to help needy neighbors at the same time!

Reminder: Birthday celebration is today at Derby Public Library

Annual event to remember Harcourt Wood
DERBY - The Derby Public Library will commemorate the birthday of Holton Harcourt 

Wood, the young boy in whose memory the Library was built, from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

today.  

H. Harcourt Wood 

The Library will be decorated with flowers in compliance with Col. H. Holton Wood's request, which he made at the dedication of the Library in 1902.

At that time he asked that flowers be placed throughout the Library every year on the birth date of his son. 
His request has been honored ever since.

Several years ago, the Library also added the tradition of commemorating this special day with a birthday cake.

This time-honored tradition has become well know over the years, not only throughout the Valley, but well beyond. It has been written about in the New York Times.

A memorial plaque in Harcourt’s memory is displayed at the front entrance of the Library, 313 Elizabeth St. 

The public is invited to visit throughout the day for cake and to learn more about the history of the Library.

For more information, stop by the Library or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


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

Derby Library slates college planning seminar

DERBY - Derby Public Library has scheduled a college planning seminar from 6-7:45 p.m. July 14.

The same seminar will be repeated from 10 a.m.-noon July 18.

Parents of high school students are invited.

These fast-paced and information-packed one and a half hour classes, followed by a question and answer period, will be presented by Anthony Luther.  

Two major topics to be covered include Academic Preparation and Financial Implications of Enrollment Management.

Some questions answered will include: how to maximize 

the potential for gift-aid, grants, and scholarships; will colleges negotiate a lower price and when; what is the timeline for success and where to start; what are the new tax laws; and more.

The emphasis of these seminars are not only on reducing the cost of college, but 

also the time in the search and application process. Hand-outs will be given out, but 

participants are asked to bring a pen and pad for note-taking.  

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.