Recuperation journey: Sunday afternoon at Pickett's Pond

It sure didn't feel like Feb. 23 at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. The temperature was in the mid-50s.

Enjoy the rest of the day. These two look like they will!

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to honor alums, friends at gala

DERBY – St. Mary-St. Michael Elementary School will honor 10 school alumni and friends for their service to the school and their community at its upcoming “Light, Camera, Auction” Gala.

Thomas and Diane Baklik, Raymond and Lori Veillette, Glenn Gaetano, Charlie and Carmen DiCenso, Walter and Janis Yakimovich, and Christine DeCrisanti will receive awards at the Gala March 21 from 6-11 p.m. at Great River Golf Club in Milford.

The Bakliks and the Veillettes will receive the Guardian Angel Award which is given to individuals who have made an impact through service in their community, or for other humanitarian efforts that reflect the mission of St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Gaetano and the DiCensos will receive the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School Award, which is given to alumni who have made a significant positive impact in their field or profession in the community in which they reside.

DeCrisanti and the Yakimovichs will receive the Christian Compassion Award, which is given to individuals or groups who have served the community and school in countless ways, embodying the spirit of generosity, kindness, and goodwill.

Tickets are $80 per person with tables of 12 available for $850. 

The event will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner, a live and silent auction for many unique items, live music by Acoustic Brew, and dancing.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available as well as space in the event program book for advertisements, congratulatory, and in memoriam messages. 

Contact Principal Grace Torres at gtorres@stmarystmichael.org or 203-735-6471 for reservations and sponsorship information.

Proceeds from the Gala will benefit current educational initiatives and enrichment programs for the school. 

For more information about St. Mary-St. Michael School, visit stmarystmichael.org.

This is a press release from the school.

Learn about maple sugaring at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - A very long time ago, the native people of the northeastern part of our country shared their sweet tree know-how with the newcomers from Europe.

Ansonia Nature Center Ranger Dawn and Director Alison present an introduction to making maple syrup the old-fashioned way at 11 a.m. March 7.
They will help participants to choose just the right tree for tapping into this sweet treat.
Fee is $6 per person. Please call 203-736-1053 to register. The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Road.
This is a family program; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ansonia boy, 4, in NYC battling cancer loves to get mail

Roman poses with Ronald McDonald.

Sharing a post from Roman's aunt, Sara German Aylward:

Ansonia resident Roman Santiago, 4, son of Kellie German Santiago, is in New York City for treatment and is loving staying at the Ronald McDonald House! 

His big obsession: checking the mail. So if anyone wants to send him a little note, he would love to find your letter in the mailbox! He'll be there until March 12 (as of right now).

Roman Santiago, Room 402
Ronald McDonald House New York
405 E. 73rd St.
New York, NY 10021

Thanks in advance!