* Note: This invitation was received on Jan. 3, the RSVP date.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Valley United Way slates 3rd annual community gala in Trumbull
* Note: This invitation was received on Jan. 3, the RSVP date.
Teens to teach tech at Derby Public Library
DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host Teens Teach Tech from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 24.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to this “teen-led” forum with a focus on technology-driven exchange of expertise, as well as interface with 3-D tools.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.
Valley Council honors community service providers at breakfast in Shelton
SHELTON - The Valley Council for Health and Human Services held its Annual Breakfast Meeting and Community Awards Presentation last month at Brownson Country Club.
Each December the Valley Council recognizes community service providers for their positive impact and significant contributions to the community.
Diane Stroman, Chair and Executive Vice President of TEAM, Inc. and Patricia Tarasovic, Vice Chair and Director of Valley United Way's Volunteer Center, presented awards honoring Valley Community Foundation, William C. Nimons, and Suzanne Reilly.
Bertha Belden accompanied the chairs and incoming Vice Chair Susan Agamy in presenting the awards. Diane Stroman was honored to receive the Outgoing Chair Award.
Jimmy Tickey, representing U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, and Ben Florsheim, representing U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, recognized the award recipients and presented them with certificates of recognition. Honorees also received a proclamation from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s office.
The meeting and awards presentation was sponsored by the Valley Community Foundation.
This is a press release from the Valley Council for Health and Human Services.
Hike planned at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby
Participants will search for signs of animals
DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host a hike for all ages from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 14 at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Hikers will search for Signs of Animals in Winter with naturalist Adrienne Dest who will teach hikers on what to look for and how to understand the evidence left behind by animals.
Searching for signs of animals is fun, especially in the winter when it is a great time to find tracks and see what animals have been doing as they navigate their habitats. The program is an outdoor adventure, so proper attire is necessary - dress for the weather.
The trails are moderate to easy and suitable for young children with adults.
After the hike plan to join others for hot chocolate to warm up and share your discoveries inside the Kellogg Environmental Center.
The program is offered free of charge but donations are welcome.
For information, directions, or to register, call Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513, or contact Donna Kingston at: donna.kingston@ct.gov.
This is a press release from DEEP.
Derby Historical Society to host 'Twelfth Night' celebration Sunday
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| David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia./ File photo |
ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will hold its annual Twelfth Night celebration at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
There will be tours of the historic house, samplings of some of the foods that were enjoyed in the 18th Century, and a wonderful Dickens reading at 3 p.m.
Suggested admission is $5 per person.
The gift shop will also be open for this event.
Proceeds will benefit the restoration project of the Humphreys house and The Day in 1762 school program.
Limited parking is available in the lot behind the house, with additional parking on nearby Vose and Thomas Streets.
The snow date is Jan. 15.
Seymour launches fitness center for residents
*Information shared from the Office of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page.