Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to hold '2019 End of Summer Party'


SHELTON - Join us at the Community Center Auditorium in Huntington for our "2019 End of Summer Party" Aug. 3 from 11 a.m.-noon.
Our entertainment for this festive party will be the very humorous and musically talented Les Julian! 

Registration required.

Children AND adults must register separately.

http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=827&Branch=Huntington+Branch+Library&EventID=377145&PK


*This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia resident takes leadership of Derby Historical Society


Derby Historical Society docents and directors recently gathered for a photo at the 29th annual Silver Tea at La Sala Banquet Hall in Derby. 

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society has announced the transition of leadership from Paula J. Norton to resident Daniel L. Bosques. Norton served as executive director for more than nine years. 
Bosques, who has been involved with the DHS for nine years, will continue in the legacy of serving the towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. 

Norton and Bosques are pictured above alongside some of the docents who help make the David Humphreys House come to life with their award-winning A Day in 1762 school program, as well as during numerous open houses and events; this will be the 39th-year the Derby Historical Society offers this field trip to students from all over Connecticut.

Stop by the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday for an Open House. 
For questions contact Dan@derbyhistorical.org or call 203-735-1908.


This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society.

Shelton Historical Society to hold annual classic car show Sunday

Contributed photo
SHELTON - The Shelton History Center’s Vintage Vehicles, Antique & Classic Car Show, usually held on Father’s Day, was postponed and instead will be held this Sunday, July 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
The history center is at 70 Ripton Road.  
Visitors will be able to peek under the hoods of the cars they remember from nearly every decade of the 20th century. 
Two wheels or four, from Model Ts to muscle cars, there’s bound to be something that will trigger a memory from every visitor.  
All vehicle owners generously share information, their cars, and their hobby with the public.   

The Valley Community Foundation is a sponsor of this event.  
Owners of antique and classic vehicles of all kinds may register to participate in this show.
Entry forms may be found at www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or by calling 
203-925-1803. Registration costs $15.    

Visitors will enjoy refreshments and voting for their favorite vehicles. 
Admission is $1 for dads, $5/adults and $10/family of four. 
Proceeds will benefit the programs of the Shelton Historical Society, whose mission is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical 
significance.”

For more information including directions, call 203-925-1803, visit the website above or go to www.facebook.com/SheltonHistoricalSociety.   
   

This is a press release from the Shelton Historical Society.

Teen Maker Space slated at Derby Public Library



DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 3-4:30 p.m. Aug.1.
Available resources include 3D design programs, 3D printer, 3D doodle pens, Legos, and more! This program is part of DPL’s “A Universe of Stories” 2019 Teen Summer Club. 

Light refreshments will be provided. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Villa Bianca in Seymour to celebrate grand re-opening

Sharing from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce:

Come One! Come All!
It's a Summer Business After Hours!
Come and celebrate the Grand Re-opening at the newly remodeled Villa Bianca!

Tours, Tastings, Music, plus 2 drink tickets per guest!
Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 5:30 pm.

RSVP directly to Villa Bianca by Friday, July 19th
to join us for the networking event of the summer.



Haynes collecting wheelchairs, parts at Seymour, Oxford locations


*Sharing from Haynes' Facebook page:

"We need everyone's help in collecting wheelchairs and wheelchair parts! Haynes Outdoor Living will be a donation location, July 25th-27!"