Friday, August 21, 2020

Derby Historical Society to host Maritime Festival and Open House Saturday

 

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society Saturday will celebrate the history of the seafaring enterprise that inspired master mariners, such as the great Commodore Isaac Hull, Captains Claudius and Jerod Barteleme, Captain Mordecai Prindle, and Captain Thomas Vose.


Celebrate our Maritime history with the Derby Historical Society Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.
It will feature music from "Thyme Awaye," Big Bear Trading Company, the Crew of the Mermayde, SZABO'S SEAFOOD, and more!

Entry is $5 per visitor.
Sponsored in part by BAD SONS Beer Co. of Derby and Valley Discount Wine and Liquor in Ansonia.

*We will be following the State's guidelines for museums during the current phase of reopening.


This is shared from the Derby Historical Society's Facebook page.

Valley Save Our Youth slates drive-thru backpack giveaway in Ansonia

 

Sharing from Valley Save Our Youth Facebook page:

"Different times but same story. We are back at it with our 8th annual Back to School Rally. This year we will do a drive thru style giveaway at Ansonia Community Action. 

"Please make sure you have your mask on and practice social distancing as you pick up your filled book bags." 


Seymour Public Library to host Grounded Goodwife's DIY Kombucha on Zoom


SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host The Grounded Goodwife on Zoom as the team presents DIY Kombucha at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1.

Learn how to make your own Kombucha, and the importance of adding fermented foods to your diet.

Materials list:

Kombucha
14 cups water
1 cup white sugar (required for the fermentation process)
8 tea bags of black tea OR 2 tablespoons loose black tea
2 cups “starter tea” — homemade or store-bought unpasteurized plain kombucha, OR 1 ¾ cup water + ¼ cup white vinegar (not apple cider vinegar)
1 SCOBY per jar

Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 826 8077 8758

Password: 549905 

This information is shared from the Library's Facebook event post.