Friday, February 9, 2018

Valley YMCA in Ansonia offers activities for children on Valentine's Day

Sharing from the Valley YMCA Facebook page:

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT - LEAVE THE KIDS TO US 
on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Spend some quality time with the one you love while your children enjoy a night of games, music, crafts, swimming, and more. 

Three hours of supervised fun and activities along with a snack while you have an evening out on the town. 
Ages 4-12. Register today!

The YMCA is at 12 State St., Ansonia.

Ziti dinner to benefit White Hills Fire Co. 5 in Shelton


The firehouse is at 2 School St., Shelton.


*Sharing from a Facebook event page.

Save the date: 11th annual Men Who Cook slated in Ansonia

Men Who Cook is the largest annual fundraising event for TEAM, Inc. 
Proceeds ensure the continuity of our programs for the 14,000 individuals we serve annually. 
At this unique event, over 500 attendees enjoy culinary creations specially prepared by over 90 male local celebrity chefs from throughout the region.
It includes free beer, wine, and soda, a silent auction, raffle for an Alaskan Cruise, and dancing. 
Chaz from the WPLR CHAZ & AJ Morning show will be our returning guest M.C. 
Bad Sons Brewery is the event beer sponsor.

The event helps to fund the services TEAM provides to clients to further our mission to strengthen our community by educating, supporting and empowering individuals and families.

Seating is limited so buy tickets early at www.teaminc.org or call 203-736-5420 ext. 202 or email Silvia at spaytas@teaminc.org

Event Chairpersons are Charlie Sullivan, Kevin Spooner, and Fred Ortoli.
Honorary Chairperson David Grant

Platinum Marquees Sponsor: 
The Bassett Family Fund
Marquee Sponsor: Liberty Bank
Gold Sponsor: Pitney Bowes

For more information on how to become a celebrity chef, event sponsor, auction donor, or volunteer contact Diane Stroman at dstroman@teaminc.org or


This is a press release from Diane Stroman at TEAM, Inc.

'Remembering When' program at Ansonia Library cancelled

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Please be advised that the "Remembering When" program scheduled for the Ansonia Library tomorrow, February 10 has been cancelled. A rescheduled date will be announced.

Recuperation journey: My muse


... and also my "mews."


Have a great Friday! 


Seymour Pink hosting annual T-shirt design contest for students


Seymour Pink is a community's fight against breast cancer.

Basketball tryouts slated at Boys & Girls Club of LNV in Ansonia


Newsletter: 7-year anniversary, 'Joseph' at Center Stage in Shelton


Dear readers,

I wrote about my cancer journey in our latest issue of The Valley Voice newsletter. 
We also feature the Scarpas' Center Stage Theatre in Shelton with tonight's opening of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." 

Thanks for reading!

Patti