Saturday, May 8, 2021

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire slated at Warsaw Park in Ansonia



ANSONIA - Join us for a day of fun and celebration! 
The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire is holding a special one-day event filled with delicious food, magic, singing, sword fighting, and more! 
It will be held from 1-8 p.m. July 3 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.
There will be food vendors available, as well as 15 arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of amazing performers. 
Tickets will be available for online purchase only, with a limited number of tickets sold. 
Please visit https://www.mfrenfaire.com for more information.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Public Library slates virtual program on cutting the cord on Cable TV



DERBY - Want to break the expensive and often frustrating cable service cycle and gain lower costs, greater control, and a vastly expanded selection of entertainment and communication choices?
James Gifford will teach attendees at 2 p.m. June 12 in a virtual program sponsored by Derby Public Library how to get out of a cable service agreement, find and negotiate the best internet/broadband access deal, and get started with streaming services for a vast range of entertainment options, many of which are free!
You don't need advanced technical expertise - just the right information! 
If you're tired of endless rate increases and shell games with service and programming terms, cut your expense and take control. 
Come learn how to "Cut the Cord.”
Register here https://bit.ly/2Qpj4Mx by 4:30 p.m on June 11 to receive Zoom link and password.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby seeks toy donations


St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby. 


This is shared from the nonprofit organization's Facebook page.
  

Teen book boxes available at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton


Attention Teens!
SHELTON - Do you like surprises?
Sign up for a Teen Book Box! By filling out one simple form, you will get a box with a hand-picked book and small items tailored to your literary interests.
Book boxes will be available once a month at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., and ready for pickup on the last Monday.
Help customize the next book box by filling out the included survey and returning it with your book!


This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Shelton Library System offers book boxes for tweens

 Attention Tweens!

SHELTON - Book boxes for tweens are now available at Plumb Memorial Library! 
By filling out one simple form, you will get a box with a hand-picked book and small items tailored to your literary interests. 
Book boxes will be available once a month and ready for pickup at Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St. on the last Monday. 
Help customize the next book box by filling out the included survey and returning it with your book! 



This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Squirrelly Saturday


Sharing a quick capture of my backyard visitor today enjoying breakfast. 

Looks like a twig is going through his head. Haha!


Seymour Public Library to host 'The Art of Scandal' presentation on Zoom

The Art of Scandal: Thefts, Vandals & Forgeries – Free Program on Zoom

Presented by Jane Oneail from Culturally Curious on Zoom

Explore some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world. 
This program features works by artists including da Vinci, Michelangelo and Rembrandt. 
Learn more about works that were targeted and how they were recovered and restored for our enjoyment today.

Suzanne Garvey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 This program may be recorded for our website

Art of the Scandal - Jane Oneail - at 6:30 p.m. May 10.

Join Zoom meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81820746833?pwd=OFkwaGMrZnI4US9DVW5wekZaOXR1UT09

Meeting ID: 818 2074 6833
Passcode: Forgery

Find out more about “Culturally Curious” on their website: https://iamculturallycurious.com/

*Sponsored by a generous grant from the Katherine Matthies Foundation.


This is shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia readies Super Sale today

"We open at 10 a.m .Saturday.  We have some awesome items for sale! 
"First come first served. Don't miss out!"

ANSONIA - My Sister's Place Thrift Store, 380 Main St. has planned a special sale today.

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