First United Methodist Church in Ansonia to host annual Chicken BBQ

ANSONIA - Save the date for the First United Methodist Church's Annual Chicken BBQ from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 29. 
The church is at 47 Franklin St.
Tickets are $15 per person, $7.50 for children 6-12 years. Children under age 5 are admitted free accompanied by family. 
The menu includes barbecued chicken, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw, rolls, hot dogs for the children, dessert, and a surprise dessert for the children attending! All children must have a reservation prior to that Saturday.

Pumpkin painting and games will be available for the children.
Contact Bev Tidmarsh for more information at fbae77west@gmail.com.

This is shared from a Facebook event page. 

Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Valley Day at Beardsley Zoo

Recuperation journey: My limit was 10 minutes out there

   Steamy Tuesday at Colony Pond in Ansonia.

Dinner at O'Brien Tech to support church's Honor Ansonia Blue fundraiser

The Rev. John Hinson, pastor, First Baptist Church of Ansonia, and his wife, Maude, are planning their third annual Honor Ansonia Blue fundraiser at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the church, 141 Prindle Ave. 
Their goal is to raise $40,000 to purchase life-saving equipment for the Ansonia Police Department. 

Save the date: Singer/actress to perform at Ansonia Library tea social

'Turnback Tuesday' features transportation between Derby, New Haven

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" looks at one of the early modes of transportation between Derby ("Birmingham”) and New Haven. 
This picture shows the stagecoach waiting for its next daily run to New Haven. 
Many modes of transportation have been employed over the years - walking, horseback, carts and wagons, carriages, railroads, rivers and canals, horse cars and horse railways, bicycles, trolleys, and automobiles.


Thanks to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!  

Morning Star Lodge #47 to hold car show at Seymour High School

Treasured Time to host Driving for Memories Golf Outing in Monroe

Seymour-based Treasured Time, Inc. is hosting its second annual “Driving for Memories” Golf Outing Sept. 12. This is a rain or shine event. 

If you are not a golfer, but would like to attend, you can join us for the dinner reception and auction only for $50 per person.  

Registration is open and we are still in need of teams so please contact us today! To register go to http://treasuredtime.org/treasured-time-driving-for-memories-sept-12th-2018/. 
You can pay by credit card or mail, email or fax the registration form and payment to the contact info listed on the form.  

Our featured family and “Gift of Moments” recipients for this event is the Pantalone family of Simsbury. 

Pantalone family/ Contributed photo

Patrick Pantalone, 39, was always healthy and athletic. 
However, his whole life changed when he was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2014. While he is currently on the transplant list he must get dialysis three times a week to keep his levels from becoming toxic. 
These treatments make him very tired and unable to spend the quality time he was once able to with his wife Marisol, and their four children.

Since his diagnosis, Patrick has lost a lot of time from work and while his employer has been very understanding, the missed time has caused a financial strain on the family. 
Patrick would love nothing more than to spend time with his family, away from the financial stresses and the stresses associated with his diagnosis. He longs for the opportunity to create a memory with his family that will last a lifetime.
Treasured Time will give the Pantalone family the “Gift of Moments” in the fall. Visit www.treasuredtime.org and make a donation today!

This event is sponsored by the Shelton Exchange Club, People’s United Bank, Kyle Phillips Insurance, and Robert Gamberdella.

Treasured Time, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to grant the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children.  

To see how you can help make a difference, visit www.treasuredtime.org.