John H. Collins Post 24 to conduct Veterans Day ceremony on Derby Green

DERBY - Derby City Hall will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The John H. Collins Post #24 - American Legion Department of CT will conduct a Veterans Day Ceremony on the Derby Green at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

This is a press release from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo who reminds residents to thank a veteran for his or her service, especially at this time of year.

Uptick in COVID-19 cases closes Seymour Public Library, curbside pickup only

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

"Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area, beginning Tuesday 11/10 our services will be reduced to contact-less curbside pickup only.

"Our hours will still be Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
"The public will not be able to enter the library. We are so sorry for the inconvenience but we hope everyone stays safe during this time."

Retired Shelton educator to present virtual tour of Arlington National Cemetery

Shared from historian Carolyn Ivanoff's Facebook page:

Commemorate Veteran's Day at 7 p.m. Wednesday with the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center. Take a virtual tour of Arlington National Cemetery. 

To register, click here: http://bit.ly/VirtualArlington

TEAM, Inc. to hold online applications for Toys 4 Kids

 

Recuperation journey: Late morning snack

Our furry visitor found the peanut!

 

Troop 3 Scouts to host drive for St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank in Derby

DERBY - BSA Troop 3 will host a food drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Onopiak Nature Preserve, Sodom Lane.

Help fill the Troop 3 Trailer with non-perishable food to benefit the St. Vincent De Paul food bank. Please wear a mask and remain in your vehicle. Scouts and leaders will retrieve food and donations from you.

Shared from the BSA Troop 3 Facebook page.

Shelton Library System slates Animal Crossing fun for Teens and Tweens Thursday

SHELTON - Tweens and teens can join Miss Jessica from Huntington Branch Library at 2:30 p.m. Thursday on her Animal Crossing island for an hour of play!

Come trade DIYs, gather bugs, fish, dive, collect fossils, and grab mystery items!

**Patrons must have a Nintendo Switch, a copy of the game Animal Crossing, and an active Internet connection on the Switch to participate**

Patrons must register with an email address to receive a Zoom Meeting ID and password prior to the beginning of the program, where Miss Jessica will go over rules and expectations.

Register here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia Library posts Veterans Day closing

 

Recuperation journey: Monday sunrise, Part 2

 

Another scene from this beautiful morning. I didn't notice it at first when I looked at photos I had taken. Apparently I wasn't completely awake. 

Ansonia High School seeks students to participate in virtual coffeehouse

 

Recuperation journey: Monday sunrise

View from the front yard at 7 a.m. Have a sunny day!