Take in a movie on weekdays at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly series

for ages 18 and over, Morning Movie Classics and Donuts, at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.

Each week a popular movie classic will be shown and donuts will be provided.

A listing of scheduled movies will be posted at the Library, 313 Elizabeth St.

Movie suggestions are also welcomed.  
Registration is requested.  

Movie matinees

DERBY - The Derby Public Library continues its weekly Wednesday Movie Matinees series for ages 18 and over.

Newly released DVDs will be shown every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Light snacks will be provided.  
Registration is requested.  

For a list of featured films or for more information, stop by the Library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
   

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

Branford resident to present African-American artifacts at Ansonia Middle School

ANSONIA - The Friends of the Ansonia Library and Ansonia Middle School will present "The African-American Collection" Feb. 24 at the school, 115 Howard Ave.

Jeffrey A. Fletcher is the owner of an expansive collection of African-American artifacts, ranging from slave shackles, documentation where children, men, and women were sold along with property as well as livestock, to the fight for civil rights and the barriers to equality. 

Original games, postcards, and toys promoting stereotypes of African-Americans also are some of the items which will be on display.   

The exhibit is a collection of imagery and items which reflect the decades of turbulent times for African-Americans in the United States during the period of slavery up to the Civil Rights movement, including original pictures, signs, statutes and KKK regalia which are chronicled as being significant in the history of African-Americans.
It will provide everyone an opportunity to experience a powerful visual display of what motivated the trailblazers and pioneers who forged the way for equality as well as freedom for African-Americans today. 

A lifelong Branford resident, Fletcher is one of four children raised by parents who migrated from the South at early ages during the turbulent years of “Jim Crow” and the early Civil Rights era. 

His desire to bring a sad and troubling part of Black American History to the forefront was inspired by his parents, siblings and daughter. He uses the artifacts and memorabilia from his collection to tell his parents’ story as well as the thousands of African Americans who survived the extremes of overt racism and discrimination.

Fletcher will give three, one-hour presentations relating to his collection, at which times the public is invited to attend: at 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. in the middle school auditorium.

A preview exhibit is on display at the Ansonia Library, 53 S. Cliff St.


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.

Donate items to store, support Spooner House in Shelton

Derby mayor asks flags in city be lowered to half staff

DERBY -  Mayor Anita Dugatto has asked that all flags in the City of Derby be lowered to half staff effective at 2 p.m. [today] until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 out of respect for the days of the wake and funeral of Past Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal James J. Butler.

“During these next few days, we mourn the loss of a son Derby who was an experienced leader in the Fire Department, a long-time coach, and a dedicated volunteer in Troop 3 Derby Boy Scouts of America. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butler family as we grieve together.

"May 'JB' rest in peace knowing he served his City and family well," Dugatto said.

Re-posting: Breakfast slated Saturday at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Derby Public Library to host nutrition program

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host The Search for Healthy Snacks at 6:30 p.m. March 8.

In recognition of March as National Nutrition Month, Jenna Hourani,

a registered dietician at ShopRite of Derby, Shelton, and Fairfield, will give advice on how to select a 

variety of snacks to maintain energy throughout the day and leave you feeling your best.  

She will discuss using tools such as label reading to compare

nutrient quality of food products and offer suggestions of nutritious on-the-go snacks for our busy lives.  

Learn how a healthy balance of snacks can be the key to improving our everyday routines.  

Registration is requested.  

For more information, stop by the Library, 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 Middle School posts honor roll

ANSONIA – Ansonia Middle School Co-Principals Amy O’Brien and Terri Goldson have announced the names of students who attained the honor roll for the second marking period:

Grade 7 - First Honors

Zachary Anderson, Reign Bernard, Jake Douglas, Dylan Keefe, Kristo Praseutsack, Lisa Marie Shehada, Michael Szewczyk.

Grade 7 - Second Honors

Kendyl Auddino, Jonathan Cibulsky, Nathaniel Collazo, Johnny Diaz, Madison Dirgo, Omar Gonzalez, Shania Hankins, Isabella Januario, Abagail Kabat, Savanah Lake, Linh Le, Juan Lopez, Abigail Magarin, Sean McDermott, Erik Mota, Tessa Peluso, Tre' Ragin, Gabriel Rico, Henry Rondon, Thomas Rowland, Emma Sirico, Alexis Thomas, Alivia Toth, Monica Wojcik.

Grade 8 - First Honors

Emma Brown, Faiza Chowdhury, Ian Gifford, Lizette Herrschaft, William Kaye, Anna Msciwujewska, Jere Mae Pintacasi, Starletta Smith.

Grade 8 - Second Honors

Bianca Abad, Rachel Bendkowski, Kyana Bispat, Jack Boland, Lexi Brinkmann, Garrett Cafaro, Tyler Cafaro, Hawa Camara, Alexander Capeles, Stefanie Catale, Rachel Chapman, Joseph Cortez, Austin Couture, Gianni DeCiucis, Elijah Ellis, Skylar Evans, Kynowshka Figueroa-Mojica, Pamela Garcia, Makayla Godfrey, Christian Gonzalez, Jontea Hargrove, Isaiah Hicks, Remy Hurd, Nikola Jaworska, Tabitha Kinney, Evan Laskey, Brian Le, Kiani Michel, Maliqa Mosley-Williams, Trinity Nguyen, Alexis Palmieri, Shane Randall, Marissa Rosado, Jordan Saleh, Ashanti Sanders, Angie Sandoval-Gonzalez, Taylor Sherman, Malori Shortell, Noah Wagnblas, Janel Xayarath.

Congratulations to all the students! Keep up the good work.

Chamber of Commerce to host Economic Outlook 2016 breakfast in Shelton

Charters Hose in Ansonia to host pancake breakfast

ANSONIA - Charters Hose Company #4 will sponsor a pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the firehouse, 4 Murray St.

Donation is $7 a person; children 5 and under are admitted free.

Photo from Charters Hose website

Tickets are available at the door.

For tickets or more information, call 203-231-0276.

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

Derby Public Library slates teen activities

DERBY - The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun Wednesdays in March as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will also be provided. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.