Friday, February 23, 2018
Derby school officials, police team to host forum on safety, security
Sharing press release from Derby Public Schools:
DERBY - Derby Public Schools and the Derby Police Department invite you to attend a community forum on School Safety and Security at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Derby Middle School cafetorium.
Learn about the advancements made in our schools to help protect against threats and provide for a safe learning environment for all staff and students.
This will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions as they relate to school security.
We very much welcome and value everyone’s input so together, as a family, we know we are doing everything in our power to protect the ones we love.
We hope to see you on Tuesday.
The school is at 73 Chatfield St.
DERBY - Derby Public Schools and the Derby Police Department invite you to attend a community forum on School Safety and Security at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Derby Middle School cafetorium.
Learn about the advancements made in our schools to help protect against threats and provide for a safe learning environment for all staff and students.
This will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions as they relate to school security.
We very much welcome and value everyone’s input so together, as a family, we know we are doing everything in our power to protect the ones we love.
We hope to see you on Tuesday.
The school is at 73 Chatfield St.
Newsletter features disability advocates seeking restoration of state funds
Dear readers,
Today's Valley Voice newsletter features Ralph's story about disability advocates who attended a hearing Wednesday at the Legislative Office Building, and more.
Thanks for reading,
Patti
Caregiver series slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby
Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council will host a four-part series of talks to provide education, information, and support for caregivers. /Contributed photo
DERBY - Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council invite caregivers - especially those caring for seniors - to a free four-part series to help provide education, information, and support.
The series starts March 15 with “Patient and Family Engagement,” a panel discussion on the “hows” and “whats” when seeking care or assistance from hospitals, skilled nursing care, assisted living facilities, home care, and local or state agencies.
On April 19, the talk will be “Advanced Care Planning,” providing information about advance directives the tools needed to help make decisions about care when one is unable to speak for oneself.
On May 17, representatives from Voices Against Lyme Disease and Griffin will present
“Summer Safety-Lyme Disease and Skin Cancer,” with information on how to help prevent and treat these diseases.
The series wraps up June 7 with “Caring for the Caregiver,” which will provide tips on how caregivers can take care of themselves so they can better care for others.
All presentations will start at 5:15 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St. Before each talk there will be a free light meal provided by Valley United Way and Griffin Hospital Lifeline at 4:30 p.m.
Registration is required for each event by calling 203-732-1511 or visiting griffinhealth.org/events.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Memoir of Appalachian life is topic of Derby Public Library discussion
DERBY - Derby Public Library will host its next monthly Lunchtime Book discussion at 12:30 p.m. March 28.
The featured book is “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance.
The featured book is “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” by J.D. Vance.
This memoir is a powerful account of growing up in the rust belt of Ohio and in an Appalachian town in Kentucky. The author escapes generations of poverty and becomes a Marine and Yale Law School graduate.
The book is a probing look at the struggles of America's working class.
The Vance family story begins in postwar America. Vance’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and moved north from Kentucky’s Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the poverty around them.
The Vance family story begins in postwar America. Vance’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and moved north from Kentucky’s Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the poverty around them.
Ron Howard is directing and producing a movie adaptation of the book, which was a New York Times bestseller.
Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of the month. They are free and open to the public.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Drop-ins are welcome; registration is not required.
Lunchtime Book Discussions are held the last Wednesday of the month. They are free and open to the public.
Multiple copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. Drop-ins are welcome; registration is not required.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For more information call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, Head of Adult Circulation, Derby Public Library.
For more information call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, Head of Adult Circulation, Derby Public Library.
Recuperation journey: Early to rise gets a better view
But the forecast says rain for today.
Enjoy your Friday, whatever the weather.