Derby Neck Library to host ghostly presentation

DERBY - Donna Kent, founder of The Cosmic Society of Paranormal Investigation and Cosmic Society.com, will present a free program on her experiences of ghostly presences at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Derby Neck Library. 

Kent gives photo and video evidence of her unusual findings. 
She is the author of “Ghost Stories and Legends of Eastern Connecticut” and “Ghost Stories and Legends of Southeastern Connecticut.” 

Come learn the facts from this experienced investigator. 

The library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

For details call 203-734-1492.


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

Seymour to hold 5th annual 'Trunk or Treat' Saturday

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SEYMOUR - On Saturday the Seymour Police Department, Seymour Ambulance Association, Seymour Public Schools and the Town of Seymour will hold the fifth annual “Trunk or Treat.” 
The event runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Set-up time is between 4 and 6 p.m. 

“Trunk or Treat” will be held at Seymour Middle School, 211 Mountain Road.

There will be no cars allowed in once the event starts or out until after the event. 

This is a free, family-oriented, fun community event for children in grades Pre-K to 6,
We want to make this event an annual family tradition.  
To enter the event families must bring a family car and decorate the trunk or entire car, if they choose to; they can bring one carved jack-o-lantern (without a candle) and please bring plenty of candy to hand out. 
All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We decided to hold the event prior to Halloween to give families a chance to enjoy the event without having to rush during the week to attend the event. Families will enjoy carloads of fun with their children! 
Families should dress-up and watch their children in costume trick or treat from car to car!  There will be a “Children’s Costume Parade”!  Dancing to scary music! There will be bounce houses for children to have even more fun and families can enjoy free cider beside a fire.  
It’s fun! It’s safe! It’s a free family night out! 

Prizes will be handed out for “Best Decorated Car,” “Best Costumes,” and “Best Jack-O-Lanterns.” Unfortunately, the will be no “Walk-Ins.”

Contact Rich Kearns if you have any questions about the event at 203-888-2561 ext.1003.

This is a press release from Rich Kearns, Director of Security, Seymour Public Schools.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer diabetes workshop

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is empowering individuals diagnosed with diabetes to take control of the health condition and get control of their lives again with a free six-week workshop starting Nov. 17.

The Live Well Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will focus on several topics for those with diabetes, including what to eat, foot care, low and high blood sugar, sick day guidelines, tips for dealing with stress, and how to set small and achievable goals. 

The program will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Nov. 17 to Dec. 22 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The program is sponsored by the Connecticut State Department on Aging, Connecticut Department of Public Health and Griffin Hospital Community Outreach and Valley Parish Nursing.

Pre-registration is required. 

To sign-up or for more information, contact Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, CDE, at 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.