Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Ansonia's City-Wide Tag Sale to benefit Nature Center


Library to hold fairy tale-themed story walk at Matthies Park in Beacon Falls


"Just in case the weather forecast works against us, we will plan a rain date for the following weekend. We will post an announcement by Friday 7/10 at noon if we have to postpone."

*Shared from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page.

Derby Public Library staff is 'Hunting for History'


DERBY - Cleaning out this summer while you're quarantined at home? 
We're looking for Derby history so if you find photos or memorabilia please save it for us. When Derby Public Library opens for public access, contact Christine Boulay, Library Assistant/Local History Coordinator, dplreference@biblio.org, on how to donate it.


*This information is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Around the yard - Part 17


Daughter Allegra used her phone to capture a pic of this guy on a gloomy Tuesday afternoon.  
He was either posing or waiting for me to put more peanuts on the railing.


BHcare's Umbrella Center seeks monetary donations for back to school program


Like many things in our lives right now, our Back-to-School Program is a bit different. 
In the years past, our amazing donors provided hand-picked school supplies and a head-to-toe outfit for the children of The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 
This year, due to the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve had to shift our process to ensure the utmost safety of our clients, their families, and our staff.

For the 2020/2021 school year, we are calling on our donors to be Back-to-School Heroes once again. We’re asking for monetary donations to our fund so we can safely provide these critical items to families without unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.

Many families who escape violent homes struggle to provide for their children. In most situations, the children leave with just the shirt on their backs. The challenges and stresses these girls and boys face are unimaginable.

With your donation, each child will be provided with pants, a shirt, socks, a jacket or winter coat, a backpack filled with school supplies, and a pair of new shoes.


*This is shared from The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services' Facebook page.