Valley Arts Council seeks artwork donations for fundraising exhibit

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Join us as we launch our Valley Arts Council fundraiser "THE 5'x7' SHOW." We are asking all artists to donate a work of art in any medium, no larger or smaller than 5"x7" to the Main Street Gallery in Ansonia.

All works will be for sale at the standard price of $10.

All proceeds will go to support the VAC! Get in on the fun! Entries accepted through April 30. Exhibit opens May 1.

Derby Neck Library to host online Anime Club Sunday

DERBY - Derby Neck Library will host a virtual Anime Club meeting from 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday. 

Tweens and teens are invited to watch episodes of anime shows new and old via Discord! 

To take part, become Discord friends with us at DBNeck #3627. We'll then send you an invite to the server!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Feathered friends

These photos were not taken through the window. I was able to quietly open the slider and take photos without scaring the birds away.

 

Recuperation journey: Looking out the window

Happy to capture this cardinal pic through the back window this morning. 

Are my eyes deceiving me or is there really a perfect snowflake on the tip of his beak?

Seymour Public Library closed Monday to observe Presidents' Day

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will be closed Monday in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.

Rochelle offers biography of Derby native to celebrate Black History Month

Shared from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's Facebook page:

"Did you know about Horace Weston?

Consistently there are individuals from our region that are exceptional by any standard and even more so considering the era in which they rose to prominence. Mr. Weston is a truly noteworthy Derby original.

"A warm thank you to the

Derby Historical Society

for their excellent work in preserving and sharing the legacy of Mr. Weston and so many others from our community."