From the Derby Public Library Facebook page:
"Due to the excessive heat forecast for Saturday, July 20, the Library will be closed. We will open Monday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience."
Friday, July 19, 2019
Heat forecast for Saturday closes Derby Public Library
From the Derby Public Library Facebook page:
"Due to the excessive heat forecast for Saturday, July 20, the Library will be closed. We will open Monday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience."
Ansonia to open cooling center Saturday at Doyle Senior Center
A Code Red Alert message from Mayor Cassetti being released this afternoon:
"Good Afternoon Residents of the Great City of Ansonia this is Mayor David S. Cassetti. As most of you know, the heat index is expected to soar more than 100 degrees on Saturday and the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for the Northeast from noon Saturday to 10 p.m. Saturday evening.
"I want our residents, especially the elderly and disabled, to be in a cool environment and be safe. For those residents who do not have an air conditioned space to go to, we will have a cooling station for Ansonia residents at the Doyle Senior Center, 153 Main Street. We will be providing a misting station along with ice water and air conditioning from 10am -7pm tomorrow Saturday, July 20. Residents and pets are welcome.
"Please remember to drink plenty of water, stay indoors, wear sunscreen if you have to go outside and stay in shaded areas, make sure that you do not leave your pets in cars or outside during this heat wave.
"Finally, be sure to check on vulnerable friends, family members, and neighbors."
This was followed by:
Mayor Cassetti would like to thank Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joseph DiBacco, for offering two buses for this heat related weather emergency collaboration.
Recuperation journey: Bird on table
A quick capture this morning through the patio door.
I'm not sure what kind of bird it is. I'm guessing a baby cardinal.
Kids can read to therapy dog/good listener Molly at Derby Public Library
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| Molly is ready to visit Derby Public Library. |
DERBY- The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., welcomes therapy dog Molly at 10 a.m. Aug. 3.
She is following in her brother Ollie’s “paw steps” by joining B.A.R.K. (Be A Reading Kid) program for ages 4-11.
This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers to build confidence, enhance literary skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Children are given a 10-minute time slot to read and may select a book from Molly & Ollie’s Book Picks Display to share with her.Register at https://bit.ly/2nixdJd
*This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
BHcare to host opening of HOPE Family Justice Center in New Haven
NEW HAVEN - BHcare will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Aug. 5 for the HOPE Family Justice Center of Greater New Haven.
The event, featuring New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, will be held at 1 p.m. at 142 Temple St., 3rd floor.
The public is invited to celebrate the center’s opening and discover more about the comprehensive, wraparound services, as well as support those affected by domestic violence. RSVP to dmorfi@hbcare.org.
HFJC is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families.
It can take a victim over 25 hours to travel to multiple appointments to receive services. With each appointment, the victim must re-tell their story - reliving every painful detail as they meet with various providers.
“Here, victims of domestic violence receive support, healing, and pathways to empowerment,” said site manager Paola Serrecchia. "We’re dedicated to replacing violence with safety, despair with optimism, uncertainty with hope.”
The Family Justice Center model has been identified as a best practice in the field of domestic violence intervention and prevention services by the United States Department of Justice.
There are many documented and published outcomes in the Family Justice Center model including reduced homicides, increased victim safety and reduced fear and anxiety for victims and their children.
HFJC initiative is a community project and anyone who is interested to learn more or get involved should contact Project Coordinator Julie Johnson at (203) 780-2033 or j_johnson@bhcare.org.
Follow HOPE Family Justice Center at www.facebook.com/NewHavenFJC and www.twitter.com/NHFJC_CT. If you need immediate domestic violence assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.
This is a press release from BHcare.