Artists to host August show at Rad Art studio in Oxford

Learn to quit smoking in program at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will offer a free smoking cessation program starting Aug. 1./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital offers free education, advice, and support to help individuals prepare to quit smoking with its four-week smoking cessation program starting Aug. 1.

“That’s It – Learn to Quit” teaches a variety of methods to help individuals quit smoking. 

The program consists of Wednesday meetings from 5:30-7 p.m. scheduled for Aug.1, 8, 15, and 22 at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

There is also a “reunion” for graduates of the program at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the Center.

“The goal of the program is to help you learn how to quit,” said Richard Le Pera, a co-coordinator of the program. “There are different methods of quitting and managing nicotine withdrawal. If one method didn’t work for you in the past we’ll help you understand all your options.”

Through group discussion and interactive activities, participants learn how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits. 

Strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges are discussed as well as weight control and stress management.

Participants must be prepared to attend all four sessions.

To register for “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” call 203-732-7106.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.   

Logan focuses on helping minority-owned businesses expand

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Guilaine Menefee of The Black Business Alliance and state Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia. 

Logan’s interview of Menefee can be viewed at www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com. He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov or 800-842-1421. 

Logan represents the 17th District.

What help is out there for minorities who want to start and grow businesses in Connecticut?

That is the topic of the latest edition of “The Senate Reports,” Sen. George S. Logan’s Access TV show which can be viewed at www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com.

His featured guest is Guilaine Menefee of The Black Business Alliance.

“Guilaine Menefee provides some excellent information on the help that is readily available for minority-owned businesses,” Logan said. “We want to do all we can to help people start up and expand their businesses and create Connecticut jobs. We also want to help minority entrepreneurs to expand their contacts by meeting other minority entrepreneurs in our state. I hope people will watch the show and spread the word to friends about the good work BBA does.”

To contact BBA, call 877-459-0002 or email info@bbusinessalliance.org. On the web: www.bbusinessalliance.org.


This is a press release from Logan's office.

  

Ansonia mayor urges community to enjoy Colony Park

Shared from a City of Ansonia Facebook post on Thursday: 

"Mayor [David] Cassetti invites residents to visit beautiful Coe Pond at Colony (aka Abe Stone) Park. Bring your fishing pole and take a stroll around the pond and enjoy nature on this great summer day. 
"Don’t forget to grab a blanket and bring the family for a perfect picnic! Location is Colony Road, off of Route 115 (North Main heading towards Seymour)."

Food vendors announced for Rock the Summer festival in Ansonia

The music festival will run from 4-10:30 p.m. July 28 at Nolan Field on Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia.

Recuperation journey: Throwback Thursday fun

"Are you lookin' at me?"

Unplug, play games Friday at Beacon Falls Public Library

BEACON FALLS - Families are invited to take some time to unplug from 1-3 p.m. Friday at Beacon Falls Public Library.

Get out of the house and play at the library! Bring your favorite game or play one of ours. Share your expertise and develop new strategies for gaming and learning.

The Library is at 10 Maple Ave.

*Information shared from the library's Facebook page.

St. Vincent De Paul thrift shop in Derby holding sale this week

Shared from SVDP Facebook page:

"You can't believe the outfits you can put together for a couple of dollars! Still adding new stock! Open Wednesday through Saturday for this terrific sale!"

All proceeds from sales at the thrift shop, 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby, go to support the nonprofit's food bank.

Painting given to mayor features a slice of Derby's past

I meant to share this last week when I saw it on Derby Mayor Rich Dziekan's Facebook page. It's a beautiful painting of the historic cobblestone hill on Caroline Street in downtown Derby. 

From Dziekan:
"A special thank you to Neil Dorso and his wife Barbara for presenting me with her painting of Caroline Street. Notice the detail in the cobblestones that used to adorn the surface. This looks great on my office wall."

A New Haven Register story was published in September 2016 about the removal of the cobblestones.

Seymour Public Library to host Sing-a-Long fun

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library invites the community to join Edward Leonard for his "Silly Song Sing-a-long" musical fun for all ages at 10:30 a.m. July 31.

This program is free, fun, and formative! 

Registration is requested but not required. 
To register, or for more information, visit the library, 46 Church St., or call 203-888-3903.

*Shared from the Library's Facebook page.