Naugatuck Community Choir slates concerts to celebrate the season

Logan to host coffee hour at Three Brothers Diner in Hamden

Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District.

BHcare's The Umbrella receives $4K from Archbishop's Annual Appeal

EAST HAVEN - BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services has received a check in the amount of $4,085 from the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal through its Vicariate Outreach Program.

The funding will help UCDVS provide free, confidential services to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year. 

Services such as emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotlines, walk-in crisis centers, counseling, advocacy and other supports are provided to those fleeing from domestic abuse. 

“The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is extremely grateful for the gift and enthusiastically received the check on behalf of the nearly 6,200 victims we served last year,” said Esperina Stubblefield, UCDVS Director. “The money will help bridge funding gaps for much needed services and assistance to victims that are not funded by the state or local grants”.

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. 

Each year, more than 6,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope. 

Learn more at bhcare.org.

About the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

Since 1981, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal has been able to assist tens of thousands of people – regardless of race, religion, or color – across the Archdiocese of Hartford, with health care, education, housing, emergency expenses, and in numerous other areas. 

It is through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program and the generosity of its donors the appeal is able to assist a wide array of community-based charities throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Litchfield counties. 

This is a press release from BHcare.

Seymour Police Department to collect donations for TEAM Toys 4 Kids

SEYMOUR - Town police officers will at Stop & Shop, 15 Franklin St., between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday for the Annual TEAM Toys 4 Kids Toy Drive. 
They will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and money donations to help make a happy holiday for children in need. 
If you are unable to make the event, the Police Department at 11 Franklin St. is a drop-off location for TEAM.

*Shared from the Seymour Police Department Facebook page. 

Honor students at St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby congratulated

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School Principal Grace Torres has announced the honor roll for the first trimester. 

Grade 4

High Honors: David Herreria, Harleigh Link, Chayce McMahon, Julianne Meagher, Bridget Sobolisky, Robert Sobolisky, Mario Xilotl
Honors: Lizmary Morales, Sadie Asarisi

Grade 5
High Honors: Lucy Adams, Keira Hovhannissian, Adrianna Naranjo, Gemma Tomei
Honors: Kathryn Maher, Jaylynn Marcon, Madison McGuire, Katelyn Re, Kyle Re, Julianna Rosado

Grade 6
Honors: Amelia Blicharz, Lucianna Bottone, Gianna Brancato, Roman Hescock, Reese Shuart, Emilia Wakulczyk

Grade 7
High Honors: Carmel Diur
Honors: Annabel Adams, Danika Shandrowksi, Alejandro Soriano

Grade 8
High Honors: Matthew Capiral, Selena Hescock
Honors: Rhianen Dzvileski, Steve Nguyen, Ariana Rodriguez, Anton Rusu

From the school's Facebook page:

"We honored our students with a special and delicious breakfast yesterday morning prepared by the Hescock Family.
"Thank you to the Hescocks for this special treat!" 

 - Principal Grace Torres

Valley Soul holiday concert in Ansonia to benefit TEAM, Inc.

ANSONIA - Griffin Hospital invites the community to a free holiday concert Dec. 12 at Assumption Church, 61 North Cliff St.

The Griffin Hospital Annual Holiday Concert will feature Valley Soul, a choir of volunteer singers under the direction of recording artist and music industry veteran Angela Clemmons. 

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m., with refreshments to follow.

Proceeds will benefit TEAM, Inc.

This can’t-miss gospel performance will feature choir members from faith-based organizations, health and human service agencies, foundations, and other grassroots organizations, serving as a metaphor for the “choir of caring” that collectively wraps its arms around the residents of the Valley. 

This event is sponsored by the President’s Fund at Griffin Hospital in Derby as a thank you to Griffin’s sponsors and the community, and as a celebration of Griffin’s family of employees, medical staff, volunteers, corporators, and trustees for their dedication, compassion, and expertise.

The event is open to all. No reservations needed. 

Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, contact the Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7504 or development@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Seymour Public Library to host crafty party for preschoolers

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library will host a Preschoolers' Winter Crafty Party at 10:30 a.m. Dec.13. 
It will be a morning full of refreshments, stories, games, and crafts that are perfect for 
children up to six years old. 

Registration is requested. 
For more information, please call 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

*This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Wacky Wednesday shadow

Indoor mystery photo, just for fun. 
If you think you know what it is, please leave your response in the comments.
I'll reveal the answer later in the week.