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Cooking demo at Derby Public Library to feature finger foods

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a cooking demo, Finger Foods for Holiday Entertaining, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.  

As the holiday season approaches, Stacey Ference of Savour Catering will share delicious recipes and ideas for all those upcoming get-togethers that will have your guests talking 

long after they are over.   
There will be samples of all demonstrated foods.

The class is for ages 18 years and older.  
Registration is required.  

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.

Carb counting topic of talks at Griffin Hospital in Derby

The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will host two free talks about carb counting at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The Diabetes Education & Support Group at Griffin Hospital will continue its program about carbohydrate-conscious eating with free talks at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

Certified diabetes educator Mary Swansiger, BSN, MPH, will present “Carbohydrate Counting: Skills into Practice.” 

Carb counting is a good tool to use when trying to gain greater control of blood sugar levels while still enjoying a wide variety of foods. 

However, there are common questions that arise when trying to put carb counting into practice. Using the ‘gram counting’ method, this program will help answer some of those questions, including how to measure portions to correctly estimate total carbohydrates, how to count fiber, and what to do when dining out and eating combination foods. Record keeping and pattern management will also be discussed.

Both talks will be in the hospital Childbirth Education Classroom A. 

There is free valet parking for the 2:30 p.m. session.

The Diabetes Education & Support Group meets September - June on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss the management of diabetes, its challenges and day-to-day dietary concerns. Anyone with diabetes and their families are welcome to attend. 

No registration is required.

For more information, call Mary Swansiger, 203-732-1137.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

White Hills Fire Company in Shelton to host open house, picnic

To mark Fire Prevention Week