Thursday, June 16, 2016
Soupstock festival to rock downtown Shelton in July
The community event will run from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 9 and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 10 at Veterans' Memorial Park, 38 Canal St.
Admission price for adults is $15/day at the gate.
Admission is all inclusive - enjoy the show and the soup/chili for one low price!
Admission is free for children 12 and under.
*Information shared from Facebook event page.
Cyclists associated with Derby's sister city in Italy to visit City Hall today
Sharing a message from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc J. Garofalo:
"The City of Derby just received notice today that two Italian residents, in association with the Town of Puglianello (BN), sister city of Derby, CT, will be visiting Derby City Hall today at 5 p.m. before they depart on a 78-day bicycle journey along the famous Route 66 enroute to Los Angeles, CA.
Giuseppe Campchiaro and Giovanna Napolitano are finalizing their preparations to depart the East Coast to California on their bicycles. They started their journey in their Town of Amorosi (BN), next town neighbor to Puglianello and about 30 miles northeast of Naples. They pedaled through North through Italy through France, Spain, and Portugal. They recently arrived in Connecticut and are staying with relatives in Southington. They will depart for the West coast in the next few days.
Their project “Love Wheels – 2 hearts, 2 bikes, 6 years, 6 continents” can be view at their website http://www.lovewheels.it/web/ . They also have a Facebook page Love Wheels 646. Giuseppe and Giovanna said, “We designed a new journey, cycling, starting April 17, 2016.
Our route will see all the Via Francigena in Italy, go to Lourdes and retrace the Way of Santiago De Compostela reaching Fatima and finally Lisbon .
From there they fly to New York to take the Route 66 . The main cities that cross are New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Chicago, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles.
The project will focus on meeting the Italian community who are in America and create a sort of documentary collecting their testimonies: the reasons for the transfer, the difficulties encountered, their history and bring them back to our reality.”
The project will focus on meeting the Italian community who are in America and create a sort of documentary collecting their testimonies: the reasons for the transfer, the difficulties encountered, their history and bring them back to our reality.”
The happy couple will be greeted by city officials led by Mayor Anita Dugatto where they will be presented with proclamations from the City of Derby with good wishes for a safe and exciting trip.
The entire City of Derby is invited to bring greetings to Giuseppe and Giovanna at 5 p.m. today, June 16, 2016 in the Aldermanic Chambers at Derby City Hall.
Please spread the word."
Housatonic River duck race to benefit Spooner House in Shelton
SHELTON - Have a swimmingly good time watching your duck and help benefit Spooner House from now until June 24.
The eighth annual Housy River Duck Race takes place at 2 p.m. June 25 starting at the Derby/Shelton Bridge on the Housatonic River.
The enter-to-win tickets are $5 per duck, of which $2 will support Area Congregations Together Spooner House. You may purchase your duck tickets at Spooner House, 30 Todd Road any Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Any tickets you purchase will have a corresponding number for your duck during the race.
Last year 55 ducks were sold, which resulted in a $110 donation to ACT.
Each duck ticket will give you an opportunity to win a prize for the first 65 ducks to cross the finish line.
The grand prize is $1,000 cash; second place is four, one-day Park Hopper passes redeemable at Disney Theme Parks; third place is $500; fourth place is a 50" LED HDTV and the fifth place winner receives a new Apple watch.
The prizes and contest are sponsored by the St. Mary-St. Michael Development Committee in Derby.
The school group has other organizations participating in the ticket selling as well, which means there will be more ducks!
A list of all prizes and winners will be posted on the St. Mary-St. Michael School website at:
https://stmarystmichaelct.
Watch and cheer for your winning number duck during the race down the Housatonic River.
This is a press release from non-profit Area Congregations Together, Inc. It was formed in 1979 to help fill gaps in the Naugatuck Valley’s social service network.
Today, Spooner House is operated by ACT and is a facility that provides food, shelter and support services to approximately 150 men, women and children each year.
Renaissance Faire on tap at Warsaw Park in Ansonia
Sharing information taken from the official event page on Facebook:
The faire is presented by Patrick Colleton in association with GreenWolf Magic Entertainment.
Dates are:
June 18-19, June 25-26, July 2-3, July 4 - Extra day!
Hours are 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., with special Saturday events from 7-9 p.m.
All three weekends are open rain or shine.
The event is at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia.
Explore the exciting, interactive fantasy world with a thrilling storyline running throughout the day.
Experience live shows running continuously throughout the day such as:
*The Magic, Comedy, and Possible Death of Daniel GreenWolf
*The Weird & Wild World of Sideshow Performer Wyck
*Three Pints Shy (first weekend)
See more here: http://mfrenfaire.com/mfrf-acts.html
Shop at our wonderful unique vendors and artisans from across the country:
http://mfrenfaire.com/mfrf-vendors.html
Add to that free games for kids, a full cast of interactive village characters, delicious food, Flippin' Bird Tavern (serving beer, hard cider, and mead), crafter demos, live steel combat, and more!
Purchase tickets in advance: http://mfrenfaire.com/mfrf-tickets.html
*Note: This text has been slightly edited; follow links for complete information.
Recycle craft class slated at Derby Public Library
DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft class at 6:30 p.m. July 12.
Ansonia Animal Control OfficerJeanie Roslonowski
returns to the Library to show participants how to make drink coasters and hot plate trivets from bottle caps. The class is for participants 18 and over.
The class also will include information on conservation and animal issues.
Registration is required.
For more information, stop by 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.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
Shelton to host Music Under the Stars concert series
SHELTON - Music Under the Stars, free evenings of great music, will be offered on the Huntington Green (unless otherwise noted) from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays this summer.
June 22 - The Bernadettes