Thursday, May 2, 2019

Derby asking for peanut butter, jelly for St. Vincent De Paul food bank


Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold annual book sale


Get ready to stock up on books. Mark your calendars!
Plumb Memorial Library Book Sale
By the Friends of the Shelton Libraries
May 16, 6-8 p.m. ($5 preview)
May 17, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. (regular prices)
May 18, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (regular prices)
May 19, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (half price)
May 20, noon - 7:30 p.m. ($5/bag)

*Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Save the date: Pasta dinner in Derby to benefit Ansonia Animal Shelter


PerkinElmer grant to support surgical services at Griffin Hospital in Derby


Interim Director of the Griffin Hospital Development Fund Janet Hall receives a $5,000 grant from PerkinElmer Sr. Director, Customer Experience, Michael P. DiVito to support expansion of Griffin’s surgical services./ Contributed photo



DERBY- PerkinElmer in Shelton recently awarded a $5,000 grant to Griffin Hospital to support the expansion of its surgical services.
The grant was made through the PerkinElmer Foundation, which supports programs designed to address human and environmental health.

“We are grateful for PerkinElmer's generous support of our surgical expansion project, which will provide our patients with minimally-invasive robot assisted procedures for an exceptional surgical experience with faster recovery times and better outcomes,” said Griffin Hospital Chairman of Surgery Dr. Richard Salzano.

The funds will aid Griffin’s multi-phase surgical expansion project, which will enhance its surgical capabilities and expand capacity to better serve the growing number of individuals across the region choosing Griffin Health for their care.
In 2017, Griffin built a new Ambulatory Surgery Suite to increase the number of pre-op/post-op rooms and provide easier access for patients and caregivers. 
Griffin is now preparing to increase its number of operating rooms from six to seven and is building a state of-the-art technology operating room to accommodate robotic surgery cases for its da Vinci Xi Surgical System.
For more information about Griffin’s Robotic Surgery Program, visit griffinhealth.org/robotic-surgery.

About PerkinElmer
PerkinElmer enables scientists, researchers, and clinicians to address their most critical challenges across science and health care. With a mission focused on innovating for a healthier world, PerkinElmer delivers unique solutions to serve the diagnostics, life sciences, food and applied markets. 
PerkinElmer strategically partners with customers to enable earlier and more accurate insights supported by deep market knowledge and technical expertise. 
Its dedicated team of 12,500 employees worldwide is passionate about helping customers work to create healthier families, improve the quality of life, and sustain the wellbeing and longevity of people globally. 
The Company reported revenue of approximately $2.8 billion in 2018, serves customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information is available through 1-877-PKI-NYSE, or at www.perkinelmer.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Wakelee Market in Ansonia to hold grand opening Friday


Contributed photo
ANSONIA - A new business to complement the ambiance of the improved Wakelee Avenue will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday.

Wakelee Market is located at 192 Wakelee Ave., the former longtime location of Klanko’s Market.
It is a completely renovated space offering old school “neighborhood market” charm with a wide selection of products including deli, salads, sandwiches, wings, French fries, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Owner Ramiz Majeed invites everyone to stop on by and say hello. 


This is taken from a press release from the City of Ansonia.

95th annual Scout Gang Show on tap at Derby Methodist Church


Recuperation journey: The sun came out!

I post a photo of this tulip in our side yard every spring because it comes up every spring. And I always joke about my 'green thumb.' 
Below is the same tulip photographed Wednesday when the weather was gloomy.


O'Brien Tech in Ansonia to host Young Manufacturers Academy

Free summer program offered to Grades 7-9

*Information shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page. 

Ansonia High School student honored for her 'Laws of Life' essay

Ashmal Baig, an Ansonia High School student, was honored Wednesday at SEE's 13th Annual Character Celebration at Amarante's in New Haven. 
Ashmal is one of the top 10 essayists for the Laws of Life Essay Contest. 
Congratulations, Ashmal!

*Shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Housatonic Council BSA wins ion Bank community award


"The Housatonic Council is a proud recipient of an ion Bank 2019 Community Award. Thank you to ion Bank and our families who voted for us. — at Ion Bank."


Congratulations!

*Shared from the Housatonic Council Facebook page.

Seymour to hold annual Town-Wide Tag Sale this weekend


Reminder: National Day of Prayer event today at Veterans Park in Ansonia