Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

A quick cell phone snap just before the sun emerged this afternoon.

 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby-Shelton Bridge in 19th century

Turnback Tuesday is heading towards Shelton across the Derby-Shelton Bridge, a very busy bridge connecting the two towns.

Many men travelled across this bridge to and from work as manufacturing was on both sides of the river, plus all the businesses and merchants were located in downtown (Birmingham) Derby where just about everything you needed was available. Note: there is no trolley track in this photo, meaning it was taken prior to 1898.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Seymour's scarecrow tradition continues

This cute couple was spotted on a sunny autumn afternoon at Broad Street Park in Seymour. 

Kudos go to the town's Culture and Arts Commission for continuing a fun tradition of displaying scarecrows throughout downtown.

Fundraisers slated in late October for 11th annual The Valley Goes Pink campaign

DERBY - The 11th Annual Valley Goes Pink campaign invites residents of the Valley and surrounding communities to enjoy a variety of events throughout October for a good cause.

The Valley Goes Pink is a grassroots, community-wide effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, support the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, and to celebrate the charitable spirit of the region’s businesses and organizations.

The following is a list of unique Valley Goes Pink fundraising events. 

For registration and more information, visit griffinhealth.org/vgp.

Pink Pop-up Party by Mary Kay, Oct. 22 – Mary Kay representative Donna Gentile will donate $1 for every $5 spent. This event will be hosted on Facebook and will feature giveaways with gift certificates and spa pampering packages.

Shine for Survivors, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. – Enjoy live music – or livestream at home – by The Breakdown and “Survivor Singer” Nildaliz at the Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road in Oxford.

Pink Yoga with Kimmarie, Oct. 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Outdoor yoga class to unwind and relax. Open to people of all ages and yoga abilities. Minimum suggested donation $25.

Team Tatas Virtual Trivia Night, Oct. 26, 7- 9 p.m. – Test your trivia knowledge for prizes. There will also be a prize for the "Best Pinked Out” team. Hosted by Best Trivia Ever. $20 per player.

Kindred Spirits & Wine, 395 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton - Get a free Valley Goes Pink wine tote with the purchase of six bottles or more, and 10 percent of purchase will benefit the cause.

Griffin Pharmacy & Gift, 130 Division St., Derby, and Cancer Center Boutique, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby – All proceeds from the sale of breast cancer awareness face masks, hand sanitizers, and insulated grocery totes will support the cause.

50/50 Online Raffle – Tickets are $5 each. Online purchases can be made until 5 p.m. Oct. 23. The winning name will be drawn at the Shine for Survivors event Oct. 24. 

Visit griffinhealth.org/pink for information.

For information about “going pink” and joining the campaign visit griffinhealth.org/pink or contact  Griffin Hospital Development Fund, 203-732-7504.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.