Yikes!
Buh-bye, scary dinosaur!
Monday, October 31, 2016
Derby High School Girls cross country team wins state championship
Kudos to the cross country runners!
Photo shared from Facebook.
Derby Neck Library to host talk about Civil War
DERBY - The Civil War in the West will be the topic of a talk by Hamish Lutris, Associate Professor of History at Housatonic Community College, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Derby Neck Library.
Lutris will guide attendees through an ill-fated Confederate expedition in 1862 to gain a path to the West and its mineral riches.
Kit Carson defends the area for the Union Army.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
For information call 203-734-1492.
- This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.
Newsletter spotlights trick or treat event in Seymour
Dear readers,
The Valley Voice Halloween edition is available by clicking here.
Happy reading and Happy Halloween!
Ceremony at Griffin Hospital in Derby to honor veterans
DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., invites the community to a ceremony honoring U.S. veterans at 8 a.m. Nov. 9 at the flagpole in front of the hospital.
The program will include a presentation of the colors by Emil Senger American Legion Post 10 of Seymour, the reading of veterans’ names in the Griffin Hospital family, prayers, and singing.
All are welcome.
Veterans Day is Nov. 11.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Derby Neck Library schedules November programs
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled a variety of activities for November.
The Library hosts “Tech Talks” at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16. This month’s topic is “Energy Deregulation and Opportunities for the Consumer” presented by Ellis Ratner and Joe Paul. Come learn new information about this important topic and bring your questions.
At 6 p.m. Nov. 17 the Library hosts “Tabletop Gamers” a group for teens and adults interested in chess, checkers, Go, card games, D & D, and more. Bring your favorites to share or learn new skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
The Library hosts “Women’s Forum” at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 22. This month reference librarian Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D. gives a powerpoint presentation on the homefront in the Valley towns during World War II. Included are details from the letters of Frances Osborne Kellogg and fun facts about homelife, entertainment, and more. Bring a light lunch if you wish. Free coffee and tea served.
At 6 p.m. Nov. 22 the Library presents a free artistic workshop featuring Janet Schwartz—painter and art educator. “Release Your Inner Artist” guides the participant through the use of pastels to discover his/her unique creativity. Do not miss an opportunity for an enlightened art tutorial. This is a free event; registration is required.
At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 the Library hosts the “Evening Book Club." This group meets at our cozy fireplace to discuss novellas and memoirs.
This month’s selection is “A Thanksgiving Visitor” by Truman Capote. Copies of the book are available at the library.
This month’s selection is “A Thanksgiving Visitor” by Truman Capote. Copies of the book are available at the library.
For details call 203-734-1492.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.
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