The Valley Voice: 05/05/21

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Historic photo shows Red Cross volunteers in Ansonia during WWI

I saw this photo today and asked permission from Orlando Cheech Rivera to share it.

He runs the always interesting Memories of the Valley Facebook page.

Shelton Library System offers Take and Make family fun for May

May Take and Make: Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library's May Take and Make project is Cinnamon and Sugar Popcorn!
We will provide a mason jar with the ingredients and directions to make your own snack perfect to munch on while watching a movie borrowed from the library! 
This is a FAMILY project, as it does require the use of the stove top. 
All you need to provide at home is 1/2 cup of oil and a pot with a lid.

PLEASE NOTE: One project per family. Children should not do this project without adult supervision, as it requires the use of the stove top. 

Registration begins on 5/1/2021. Projects can be picked up anytime between 5/1/2021 and 5/31/2021 via curbside pickup [at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St.] or inside the children's department. 

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

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

From the archives: Closeup of a backyard visitor

Giving the photographer (me) the eye! Photo taken on 9-19-19.

Everyone's favorite bird, it seems.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

All proceeds benefit BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.

This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to present Food Explorers program for kids

Join Katie, Registered Dietitian from Food Explorers, to make Lemon Blueberry Pop-Tarts at 4:30 p.m. May 21.

The session is presented by Seymour Public Library.

You’ll be making the pastry, filling, and glaze from scratch.

You’ll need the following ingredients: flour, butter (1 stick), 1-2 lemons, blueberries, powdered sugar, white sugar, milk, cream cheese and optional vanilla. You will need a rolling pin.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.