Huntington Congregational Church to hold Pumpkin & Holly Fair

Dinner and movie, Medicare talk, beer history on tap at Derby Neck Library

Dinner and a Movie
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library hosts Dinner and a Movie, for ages 18 and older, at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4.
This month’s featured film is “Jurassic World 2.”  
Enjoy a blu-ray presentation on a large screen with free refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission.

Storyteller to visit on Columbus Day

The Library presents professional storyteller Monica Peterson at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 on Columbus Day sharing fascinating tales from her own Italian heritage. 
Several stories bring to the fore the perils of immigration out of Italy and the fight against Fascism in Italy’s past, among other topics.  This is a program for everyone wishing to be entertained and educated by an energetic performer.  

Women's Forum 

The Library will host a literary discussion group, Women’s Forum, at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15. 
This month we discuss two short stories with mystery as a theme -“The Pickup” by Peggy W. Fisher and “The Worst Crime Known to Man” by Reginal Hill. Copies are available at the library.  
Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea. 

Medicare talk

The Library presents a discussion of how to approach the open enrollment period of Medicare at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22.  
Led by a certified social worker in the field of senior issues, this seminar is free and open to the public. Bring your questions and concerns.  

History of beer

The Library hosts a beer tasting at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 along with a short history of the Octoberfest tradition led by Connecticut beer historian Will Siss.  
Enjoy free samples of beer from local breweries and learn how they differ in taste. For ages 21 and older only.

Evening Book Club
The Library hosts the Evening Book Club at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. 

This month’s selection is a mystery -“Driving Lessons” by Ed McBain. Copies of the book are available at the library.  
Join us at our comfortable setting by the fireplace and enjoy a lively, informative discussion.  

For information call 203-734-1492. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.

Contest at BAD SONS in Derby to benefit LNV Boys and Girls Club

DERBY - BAD SONS Beer Co., 251 Roosevelt Drive, will hold a wings eating contest from noon-10 p.m. Oct. 7. 

The wings are from the nearby Dew Drop Inn, 25 North Ave.

From a Facebook event page:

"First ever Dew Drop Inn Wing Eating Contest will be on Sunday Oct. 7th at BAD SONS Beer Co.!! How many of the best wings in the state can you eat? Singles competition begins at 1pm and a Valley's finest first responders team competition at 2pm. Sign up in person at either the Dew Drop or BAD SONS bars, must be 21 and over to participate. 
The singles competition will be limited to only 50 spots, so if you want a shot at being the first ever winner of this competition and have bragging rights for life, you need to sign up fast! $25 to enter includes a free t-shirt, Trophy for 1st place, all proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley."

Beacon Falls Public Library to host CT Paranormal Society

BEACON FALLS - Have you ever felt like you’ve been sharing space with a ghost? 

Or perhaps you’re curious about the phenomena? 

The Beacon Falls Public Library will host the Connecticut Paranormal Research Society at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Town Hall Assembly Room, 10 Maple Ave. 
Learn what the members experience on a typical paranormal investigation, see photographic, video, and audio evidence and ask questions or share your own paranormal experiences after the lecture.
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This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: You never know

I opened up my email this morning to learn that our wonderful, gentle son was mugged when he was out running last night.

At 2017 Griffin 5K

Cameron has lived in Brooklyn for almost five years and nothing like that had ever happened to him. 

He said he is OK physically but they took his phone. So he couldn't call at 1:36 a.m. when he got back from being interviewed by a detective.

I thank God he is OK. He knows he made a mistake being out late at night with his headphones on...he never heard the perps coming at him from behind.

I'm happy he had already planned to come home for the weekend! He's running the Griffin Hospital 5K Saturday morning as a member of my team.

You just never know.