'Turnback Tuesday' features founding of American Red Cross

Turnback Tuesday celebrates the 140th anniversary of the founding of the Red Cross, May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton, who led it for 23 years. 

During WWI in 1914, there were 107 chapters and by 1918 there were 3,864. 

The Red Cross recruited nurses to help serve the military and recruited addition nurses to combat the flu epidemic of 1918. Again they helped during WWII with supplies and packages for American and allied prisoners. 

The Red Cross also initiated a national blood drive program. They continue their commitment to supply relief, education, and support to this day. This song (above) was dedicated to the American Red Cross during WWI.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week!

Cassetti thanks Boys & Girls Club for donation of cleats for Pop Warner football

Ansonia’s Pop Warner football program recently received a generous gift as the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley donated 100 pair of new football cleats, gloves, and headbands. The estimated value is almost $10,000.

Presenting the donation to Mayor David S. Cassetti and Park and Recreation Director Jeff Coppola are, from left, Baron Jones, Breon Sanders, and Diane Potkay Lenskold of the Boys & Girls Club.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

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.

Derby Public Library's Main Level opens with no appointments needed

DERBY - The Derby Public Library's Main Level is open without appointments!

Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sat. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Masks are required to enter the building for everyone age 2+, including those fully vaccinated, for your safety and that of the staff.

Social distancing must be observed.

Maximum 10 visitors on the Main Level, including staff.

One 60-minute visit per day, including computer use and browsing.

Scanning, copying, faxing, and printing are available.

Visitors can pick up materials via Vestibule Pickup or at the Service Desk. However, please return your materials in our book drops.

At this time, the elevator, restrooms, and the Children's Room are still closed to the public.

If you have any questions, call 203-736-1482.

We can't wait to see you!

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

TEAM to hold Farmers to Families food box pickup at 2 Ansonia locations

 

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