Seymour to hold forum on school safety

Shelton Trails and Conservation to host wildflower hike in April

SHELTON - The Shelton Trails and Conservation Commission will hold a wildflower hike from 10 a.m.-noon April 21 at Birchbank Mountain. 

Date may be moved to April 28 if it's a late spring and wildflowers are not blooming. 
Check the Trails Committee's events blog page for updates: http://sheltontrailscom.blogspot.com/p/work-part.html.


*Information shared from a Facebook event page. 

Learn local history, enjoy live music in March at Derby Neck Library

 Derby Neck Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library will host Women’s Forum at 12:30 p.m. March 19. The meeting will include a powerpoint presentation by Pat Sweeney on “Connecticut and Valley Suffragists.” It will include details about Frances Osborne Kellogg, library founder and benefactor, who was involved in local activities to gain the vote for women. 
The public is invited to attend this well-researched lecture.  
Free coffee and tea will be served.

Tech Talks

Tech Talks, a monthly program to describe what is new in technology and how to best use it in your daily life, will be held at 10:30 a.m. March 21.

Identity fraud workshop

The Library will present a workshop led by Mike Savenelli on identity fraud, the latest scams, and more at 6:30 p.m. March 21.
Learn how to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim of financial predators from a seasoned lecturer who will have handouts available for attendees. 

The Kerry Boys

The Kerry Boys will return to the library at 2 p.m. March 24, with their rousing ballads and entertaining approach to Irish music.  
This is a free event; come early to get your seats.

Evening Book Club

At 6:30 p.m. March 26 the Library will host the Evening Book Club moderated by Pat Sweeney, Ph.D.  
The selection this month is “The Bridge of San Luis Rey” by Thornton Wilder, who once lived in Hamden.   
Come and enjoy an interesting, stimulating discussion.  
Copies of the book are available at the library.  

For details on any program please call 203-734-1492. 
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Ansonia Little League seeks donations for tag sale at Armory

Sharing information from a Facebook event page: 

ANSONIA - Donate any gently used baseball or softball equipment to be sold by ALL in a tag sale. 
All proceeds go towards the league. Items to donate: pants, cleats, helmets, bags,
fielding and batting gloves, softball face masks.
Please bring all donations to the Armory during clinics from 6-8 p.m. today, Feb. 28 through March 9. 
The tag sale will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10. The Armory is at 5 State St.

Any questions, please contact Colleen at colleenrondon19@gmail.com.

Logan, state commissioner to host opioid awareness forum in Hamden

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.

Recuperation journey: Early bird catches better photos

Happy that there is no precipitation in the forecast for today. I'll take it one day at a time.