Saturday, February 16, 2019

Derby native named development officer of Boys & Girls Club

 Lenskold

SHELTON - Diane Potkay Lenskold, a Derby native, has joined the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley as its new Development Officer. 
She comes to the Boys & Girls Club with more than seven years’ development experience and more than five years’ experience marketing for wealth managers.
“Diane is a perfect complement to our leadership team,” said Shaye Roscoe, Executive Director. “She understands the importance of developing professional relationships with our supporters built on trust and good communication. Diane’s work will be essential in advancing our Boys & Girls Club mission and strengthening our relationships among donors.”
Lenskold said, “I will work tirelessly to support our donors and to help the Boys & Girls Club continue to flourish so they can continue to help kids and their families throughout the Valley."
Most recently, she served as Business Manager and Director of Development for Today’s American Catholic Publishing Co. in Farmington, where she worked with the Board of Directors to re-energize the company, its mission, and vision while managing fundraising annual appeals and individual solicitations for major gifts. 
Lenskold worked with both Yale University and the Culinary Institute of America, where she developed and implemented goals and strategies for individual giving and capital campaigns.

Lenskold holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and took graduate classes at the University of New Haven School of Business. She and her brothers grew up playing sports for Derby High School, and in 2016 Diane was inaugurated into Derby’s first class of the Athletic Hall of Fame. 

This is a press release from the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.


Therapy dog is ready to listen to young readers at Derby Public Library

Molly is ready to listen to young readers.

DERBY -The Derby Public Library staff welcomes therapy dog Molly March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
She will be following in her brother Ollie's "paw steps" listening to young readers share a book. 
Ollie visits the Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

*Info shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Church in Orange to host 7th annual 'A Taste of Greece' in March


ORANGE - For 38 years, the Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Community has opened its door to and delighted the senses of all who attend ODYSSEY: A GREEK FESTIVAL with a feast of Greek cuisine.
Now you don't have to wait for Labor Day weekend to indulge in the wonderful Greek dishes and desserts of fabulous chefs.
Come to the 7th annual A Taste of Greece, a one-day mini-festival between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 2 at the church, 480 Racebrook Road.

Free admission, free parking.

*Info shared from a Facebook event page.