Info shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Concert in Seymour to feature country western band
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| Gunsmoke (Photo taken from band's Facebook page) |
SEYMOUR - The Seymour Culture and Arts Commission will sponsor a free concert by Gunsmoke, a country western band, at 6 p.m. Saturday.
The concert will be held at First and Bank streets in downtown Seymour as part of the annual Summer Concert Series.
There will be a block dance at the same time.
Do not park in the Auto Zone lot, the plaza owner tows all cars
This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.
Founders Day proceeds benefit American Legion in Seymour
SEYMOUR - Emil Senger Post 10, The American Legion, recently received a financial boost with a check for $9,000 donated by the Founders Day Association.
Read all about it in this story by New Haven Register Correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.
Music, art, movies on tap at Derby Neck Library in August
DERBY - Derby Neck Library will present a free concert by Survivor Swing Band featuring swing music of the '20s and '30s and the Big Band sound that followed at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1.
Hear old tunes given a new flavor with up-beat improvisations. This is a four-piece band made up primarily of senior musicians who give a very fun and professional approach to their favorite music.
Collage making
The Library will present a Great Masters Collage session for kids ages 3 and older at 11 a.m. Aug. 3.
Bring your children to create a mixed media masterpiece using paint, paper, ribbons, and markers, while learning how art works from instructor Kim Larkin. Registration is required.
Painting for teens
Collage making
The Library will present a Great Masters Collage session for kids ages 3 and older at 11 a.m. Aug. 3.
Bring your children to create a mixed media masterpiece using paint, paper, ribbons, and markers, while learning how art works from instructor Kim Larkin. Registration is required.
Painting for teens
The Library will host a Teen Painting session at 2 p.m. Aug. 6. All teens and tweens are invited.
Create your own masterpiece with our supplies and free instruction from a visiting member of the traveling Art Truck. Registration is required.
Cartooning for kids
The Library presents Cartooning for Kids at 1 p.m. Aug. 10. This is a free program for children ages 5 and older. Create your own characters and guide them through an adventure, or bring in your own ideas on making great cartoons. Registration is required.
Teen Movie Night
The Library hosts Teen I-Spy Movie Night, featuring “Man of Steel” at 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Watch the film and follow clues. The most number of correct answers wins you a prize. This event is open to both teens and tweens.
There will be free refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission. Seating is limited; call to register.
Women's Forum
The Library hosts Women’s Forum at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17. This discussion group focuses on the literary arts, especially short stories.
This month we read “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury and “Getting Closer” by Steven Millhauser.
Copies are available at the library. You may wish to bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.
Tech Talks
The Library presents Tech Talks at 6 p.m. Aug. 17. This is a free program that focuses on various aspects of technology and how recent advancements best work for you.
Flood of 1955
At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, the Library commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Flood of 1955. Join us for a talk by a local resident/historian and a power point presentation of original photographs of the flood, donated by neighbors of the library.
These photos have never been reproduced in the press. On exhibit will be the original local newspapers that covered the flood, also recently donated to us.
Tech Talks
The Library presents Tech Talks, an on-going monthly program in which we describe new advances in technology and how to best use them to your advantage at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19.
Writer's Round
The Library hosts Writers’ Round at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. This is a free workshop for authors of all genres—history, scripts, essays, poetry, fiction, etc. Bring your original works and share them with others.
Evening Book Club
At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31, the Library will offer the Evening Book Club. This discussion group meets monthly in the Reading Room of the library. We focus on shorter length books, including fiction, memoirs, and some non-fiction.
Create your own masterpiece with our supplies and free instruction from a visiting member of the traveling Art Truck. Registration is required.
Cartooning for kids
The Library presents Cartooning for Kids at 1 p.m. Aug. 10. This is a free program for children ages 5 and older. Create your own characters and guide them through an adventure, or bring in your own ideas on making great cartoons. Registration is required.
Teen Movie Night
The Library hosts Teen I-Spy Movie Night, featuring “Man of Steel” at 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Watch the film and follow clues. The most number of correct answers wins you a prize. This event is open to both teens and tweens.
There will be free refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission. Seating is limited; call to register.
Women's Forum
The Library hosts Women’s Forum at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 17. This discussion group focuses on the literary arts, especially short stories.
This month we read “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury and “Getting Closer” by Steven Millhauser.
Copies are available at the library. You may wish to bring a light lunch; free coffee and tea served.
Tech Talks
The Library presents Tech Talks at 6 p.m. Aug. 17. This is a free program that focuses on various aspects of technology and how recent advancements best work for you.
Flood of 1955
At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, the Library commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Flood of 1955. Join us for a talk by a local resident/historian and a power point presentation of original photographs of the flood, donated by neighbors of the library.
These photos have never been reproduced in the press. On exhibit will be the original local newspapers that covered the flood, also recently donated to us.
Tech Talks
The Library presents Tech Talks, an on-going monthly program in which we describe new advances in technology and how to best use them to your advantage at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19.
Writer's Round
The Library hosts Writers’ Round at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. This is a free workshop for authors of all genres—history, scripts, essays, poetry, fiction, etc. Bring your original works and share them with others.
Evening Book Club
At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31, the Library will offer the Evening Book Club. This discussion group meets monthly in the Reading Room of the library. We focus on shorter length books, including fiction, memoirs, and some non-fiction.
All authors covered are award-winners.
This month’s title is “A Lost Lady” by Willa Cather. Copies are available at the library.
The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This month’s title is “A Lost Lady” by Willa Cather. Copies are available at the library.
The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
Conroy, Kane to meet with constituents in Seymour
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| State Rep. Theresa Conroy |
SEYMOUR - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, will meet with constituents Aug. 3 at Seymour Senior Center.
The session will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss any issues and concerns with Conroy and with state Sen. Rob Kane, R-Watertown. His district includes Seymour and Oxford.
The open office hours will run from 10 a.m.-noon at the Senior Center, 20 Pine St.
Refreshments will be served.
Conroy is House Chair of the Internship Committee and a member of the legislature's Public Health, Planning & Development, and Veterans committees.
This is a press release from Conroy's office.