Newsletter: Sculpture installed in Seymour, Ansonia holds block party

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a sculpture installation at Tingue Dam in Seymour and photos from Ansonia's Block Party Saturday.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Recuperation journey: Whatchamacallits bloomed

Rainy morning photo fun.

These usually bloom around Father's Day.

Renaissance Faire on tap at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Faire will be held from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and July 7-8 at Warsaw Park,119 Pulaski Highway. 
There are also Saturday night shows from 7-9 p.m. 
The event is rain or shine.

From Faire website:
"Explore an interactive fantasy world set in a time long ago where elves, fairies, orcs, goblins, animal-kin, dwarves, and magic are REAL.

Come visit our very own Flippyn Byrd Tavern!
Serving Beer, Hard Cider, and MEAD!
Throughout the Day and into the Night,
You'll See:
Comedy ~*~ Action ~*~ Games
Stage Shows ~*~ Music ~*~ Magic
Live Combat ~*~ Delicious Food
Unique Vendors ~*~ Thrilling Storyline

Kids Games." ht,

You'll See:
Comedy ~*~ Action ~*~ Games
Stage Shows ~*~ Music ~*~ Magic
Live Combat ~*~ Delicious Food
Unique Vendors ~*~ Thrilling Storyline

Kid

State Street reconstruction in Ansonia postponed

From the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the reconstruction and removal of grate on State Street has been postponed until further notice. 
We are hopeful this delay will only be a couple of weeks.

Chamber of Commerce holding registration for Leadership Greater Valley

Sharing note from Chamber President Bill Purcell: 

Once again, your Chamber is proud to join with the Valley United Way and the Valley Council of Health & Human Service Organizations in presenting the outstanding Community Leadership Program this fall.

Since its inception, the program has graduated more than 300 leaders who are serving their companies and our community in extraordinary ways.

Starting Sept. 13, this nine-week program will take you on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and leadership development.

Please click here to learn more about this program and to register yourself or your key employees.

Learn more about the Leadership Greater Valley program and its benefits to you and your company by contacting Nancie at 203-925-4981 or nancie@greatervalleychamber.com.

Bear? Where?

Attention Ansonia Hilltop residents: 
This morning I read on Facebook that a black bear has been sighted moseying around the 7th Ward. Pond Drive and Chester Street were mentioned.

Connecticut DEEP photo 

I thought I'd share this for those who don't regularly read Ansonia Community Updates and Forum on Facebook.

2nd annual car show to benefit Ansonia Pop Warner