Friday, August 3, 2018

Save the date: Fundraiser for Master's Table slated in Ansonia


Logan to hold coffee hour Saturday at diner in Hamden


First Baptist Church in Ansonia to hold 3rd annual Police Appreciation Day



CT Hurricanes to present Fanfare at Seymour High School

 Gates open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m.

Learn to hula dance at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR -Join Tiare at 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Seymour Public Library for a fun afternoon of learning to Hula! 
The program is for ages 7 and up. 
The Library is at 46 Church St.

This program is free, fun, and formative! 

Registration is requested but not required.
To register, or for more information, visit or call the Library at 203-888-3903.


This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Hospital mobile health van to visit Shelton Farmers Market

 Griffin Hospital’s Mobile Health Center will be at the Shelton Farmer’s Market on Canal Street over the next few months./ Contributed photo

SHELTON - Griffin Hospital’s Mobile Health Center will visit the Shelton Farmers Market on Canal Street over the next few months. 
Parish nurses will provide free blood pressure readings as well as health information on various topics including breast cancer awareness and sun safety.

The Mobile Health Center is a custom built Winnebago that travels to various locations throughout the Valley, such as senior centers, shopping plazas, companies, and community events to offer free preventative health services and promote well-being in the community.

It is scheduled to be at the farmers market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, and Nov. 3.
Health information offered by the Mobile Resource Center will focus on a specific topic each week, but staff will be available to discuss any health questions.
“Griffin Hospital is person-centered. We promote prevention and wellness in addition to medical treatment. We look forward to meeting everyone and enjoying the fresh and healthy food available at the Farmers Market,” said Margaret Sessa, RN, of the Griffin Hospital Community Outreach Department.

For more information about the Mobile Health Center and Griffin’s Community Outreach Department, visit griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



Shelton Historical Society to hold tours of Brownson House


SHELTON - The Shelton Historical Society will be open for guided tours of the Brownson House from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 12 at Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.


The house will be open on the second Sunday of each month through November.
Although the house was built c. 1822, it has been furnished to demonstrate how a middle-
class farm family coped with the rapidly changing society of the early 1900s.  
“A great amount of research, time, and community support went into this effort to take the house’s appearance back in time to 1913,” said Marty Coughlin, President of the Shelton Historical Society. “The changes that have been made in the house allow us to tell the stories of early 20th century life associated with both the urban and rural areas of Shelton.”  
Individuals interested in learning to tell the stories of the community’s past are encouraged to join the Society as volunteer interpreters.  Training, which will begin in the fall, is provided.  
No experience is necessary but an appreciation for history and a desire to share that knowledge is essential.    

For information about Shelton History Center, call 203-925-1803, visit 
www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or see the Facebook page. 
Anyone interested in volunteer opportunities or training may call the number above.


This is a press release from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society.

VFW Post 12084 to host car show in Oxford

SEYMOUR - VFW Post 12084 will host a Car Show from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 26 at Colonial Tavern, 25 Hawley Road, Oxford.

Featured will be classic cars, trucks, bike, antique military equipment, and more.
All vehicles are welcome. 
Registration is $15 for car vendors and $40 for craft vendors. 
Military vehicles are free, but please call ahead to reserve a space.
Proceeds will benefit local veterans.
The show will also feature a 50/50 raffle, prizes, live music, food, and crafts.
Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for seniors and free for children under 8, or $10 a carload.
For registration or more information call Al, 203-736-7981, Henry, 860-484-5221, or email George: georgechiodo47@gmail.com.