Gentile urges residents to download CT Prepares app for emergency alerts

State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia/Derby, is urging residents to take advantage of the new CT Prepares app.  


Once downloaded, CT Prepares will issue alerts for severe weather and other emergency situations

CT Prepares also allows you to:

 • View real-time alerts

 • View National Weather Service forecasts for you current location

 • Access news and events from the Connecticut Emergency Management Agency

 • Review preparation guides for different emergency situations

 • Get in touch with a variety of emergency services

 • Send an “I’m Safe” email message to your contacts via, text, email and social media.

You can get even more information on the web at ct.gov/governor.

CT Prepares is a free comprehensive app available from the iTunes Apple Store and Google Play.  
Search for CT Prepares, get the download, and get started.


This is a press release from Gentile's office.

Derby Public Library to host Career Coach

DERBY  - The American Job Search Career Coach returns to Derby Public Library from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 9.

During both the morning session, 10 a.m.-noon, and the 

afternoon session, 1-3 p.m., the instructor will be offering the class, Create a Great Resume.

Participants must attend a full session.  
The classes are free and open to the public.

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first come first served basis.

The American Job Search Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.  

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.

Hike offered for families at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection invites young naturalists to join Miss Tina, an early childhood specialist volunteer with the Kellogg Environmental Center, on an excursion to find and learn about seeds.  

The program will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 27.

Families and friends will explore the area around the estate and Osbornedale State Park looking for the many types of seeds produced by plants, while learning how a seed works and its special features that help it survive.  

Afterwards, join in making a seed mosaic using a great collection of seeds to help young naturalists learn different textures and forms.  
The morning fun is designed for children age 4 to 7 with an adult.  
Older siblings are always welcome as well as adults with a sense of wonder or a wish to develop their own observation skills. 

Engagement in outdoor explorations and questioning is a vital stage in child development.  
This program is designed to help the young child learn about the world around them.  
The morning program will begin at the Kellogg Environmental Center building to see and touch natural objects related to things found on our trails and in the park.  Preschool educator Miss Tina shares her years of educational experience to help children develop observation skills, questioning abilities and enjoyment of the outdoors.

  

The program, which includes a healthy snack, is free and open to all.  We ask parents to provide water or beverages for the outdoor activities. 
Registration is required.  

Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. and is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.  
For further information, directions, or to register please call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.


This is a press release from DEEP. 

Community breakfast slated Sept. 10 at church in Ansonia

Ansonia Market Place travels back to Nolan Field parking lot this week

Masters Table to host 'At the Hop' cabaret fundraiser in Ansonia

Newsletter highlights Babe Ruth's granddaughter's talk in Derby, Rock the Valley

Dear readers, 

Our newsletter today features a talk at Derby Public Library by Babe Ruth's granddaughter, info about Rock the Valley, and an upcoming presentation at Seymour Historical Society.

Here's the link:

http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_84afbed450e540998594e40c00e155e3.pdf


Thanks for reading!

- Patti and Ralph