Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

Another moon photo this evening, thanks to a mostly clear sky. 

The moon is in waxing crescent phase, 36 percent illumination.

DiBacco: Free meals available to Ansonia schoolchildren

 

Derby Public Library to host program on nutrition via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host Siddhi Sheth, Registered Dietitian, Shelton ShopRite, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 as she discusses nutrition labels and nutrition myth busters via Zoom.

Siddhi will share recent updates to the nutrition label, as well as how to effectively use one to make dietary choices.

Lastly, Siddhi will go over common assumptions about nutrition and discuss misconceptions.

Registration required to receive Zoom link and password.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Chrisandra's Country Store in Oxford to host fundraiser for Ansonia Animal Shelter

 

Unfortunately due to COVID, the Ansonia Animal Shelter had to cancel its ziti fundraiser. 

This coming Saturday, Aug. 29, Chrisandras Country Store in Oxford is hosting a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the shelter. 

Please stop by and support if you can. Friends of the Ansonia Animal Shelter

Seymour Public Library to host Zoom program on 1964 World's Fair

SEYMOUR - Suzanne Garvey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting hosted by Seymour Public Library.

Topic: '64/65 New York World’s Fair -  Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85238026859?pwd=U0lwMlRadnVvenk5dE9IT3hWWG1xUT09 Meeting ID: 852 3802 6859 

Passcode: Fair

This is shared from the Library's Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 

The clouds have been beautiful in recent days. 

Rochelle offers information on SNAP replacement benefits after tropical storm

 

Did your food spoil during the power outage resulting from Tropical Storm Isaias? There's assistance available.

If you are a SNAP recipient who lost power in the storm and your food has spoiled, you can request replacement benefits. Call the Department of Social Services Benefit Center at 1-855-626-6632 or complete and mail in the request forms, linked below, before Sept. 3, 2020.  Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits W-1225 Request for Replacement SNAP Benefits (in Spanish) W-1225S Proof of Food Loss W-1226 Proof of Food Loss (in Spanish) W-1226SIf you are not a SNAP recipient, there are options in our community to help you if you need support replacing spoiled food. Valley Community Gardens: Visit valleyunitedway.org/grow-your-own for a list of community gardens in our area Food pantries: Click here for a list of food pantries in our region, or visit 211ct.org/foodpantries or call 2-1-1 (option 3) TEAM, Inc: TEAM, Inc. can help connect you to food, diapers, medical transportation, housing assistance, and other basic needs. Visit www.teaminc.org, email info2@teaminc.org or call 203-736-5420

This is shared from a press release from Rochelle's office.