My Sister's Place in Ansonia to host annual Flea Market Flip fundraiser

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place, a thrift shop that supports BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, will hold its annual Flea Market Flip to raise funds and awareness. The event will start Aug. 15.

The shop is at 380 Main St.

Read a story about the fundraiser by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Hoptoberfest on tap next month at Shelton Riverwalk

SHELTON - The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club will host Hoptoberfest 2018 Sept. 8 (Sept. 9 is severe weather date) again in the Rotary Pavilion at the Riverwalk. 
Hours are 1-5 p.m.

The festival will feature craft beers, chicken wings, and live music with all proceeds being invested into community programs based on the current needs of the Rotary Club's charitable partners. 

Ticket sales are limited to 1,500 as a consideration to vendor breweries, restaurants, and other contributors.

Since 2013, the event has raised close to $80,000, allowing the Club to help fund programs such as: Sponsor A Kid at the Boys and Girls Club in Shelton; the Valley United Way food bank; the Parent Child Research Center in Derby; literacy programs in Derby and Shelton Public Schools, and other worthwhile projects in the Valley. 


*Information shared from Facebook.

Make a craft, enjoy pizza at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Create wonderful works of art with duct tape and get a snack from 2-3 p.m. Aug. 7 at Seymour Public Library.

This program is free, fun, and formative! 

Registration is required.

To register or for more information, visit the Library, 46 Church St., or call 203-888-3903.

Info shared from the Library Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Throwback Thursday photo fun

Photo memories from August, 2017.

Ah, wildlife!