Friday, June 28, 2019
Derby Public Library to present talk on moon landing, space flight
DERBY -"The Race to the Moon" will be presented by Prof. Hamish Lutris at 6:30 p.m. July 15 at Derby Public Library.
July 20 marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong descended to the lunar surface.
This talk will discuss the beginnings of space flight and the sense of political urgency that drove the U.S. to shoot for the moon.
Register at https://bit.ly/2MY7lSo or call 203-736-1482.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
*This information is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Museum to celebrate Derby's industrial 'diva' in July
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| Frances Osborne Kellogg |
Born into wealth and privilege, Frances Osborne Kellogg had different options and chose to run her family’s manufacturing businesses at a time when women didn't have the right to vote.
She was a successful business woman, land conservationist, community leader, musician, and dairy breeder.
In the female economic empowerment sense of the word, Frances was a “diva”- a woman who worked hard, had many jobs, and knew how to invest her money.
Visit the Osborne Homestead Museum during the month of July and view a special exhibition on Frances and her financial investments. There will be pictures of her philanthropic awards, her garment accessory businesses, such as Union Fabric Co. and Steels & Busks. Ltd., and stories about her financial savvyness and determination to become successful in male-dominated industries.
The Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
It is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from noon-4 p.m.
This is a press release from DEEP.
It is open for free guided tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from noon-4 p.m.
This is a press release from DEEP.
My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia holding special sale today
Sharing from My Sister's Place Facebook page:
"This Friday we have a FILL A BAG sale! 💰💜
Fill a bag up with ladies' long-sleeved shirts and sweaters, mens' long-sleeved shirts and sweaters and ladies' jeans- all for $12! THIS FRIDAY from 10-2 PM."
My Sister's Place is a family thrift store at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All proceeds support The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare.
