Ansonia Boys and Girls Club donates football gloves to AHS Chargers

 

This is shared from the Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Disrespected by a feathered friend

A few hours after he posed for me in the front yard he ignored me when he was in the back yard. 

Such is life with wildlife. 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton displays collection of English Royal Family china

SHELTON - Stop by Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St. to see a collection of English Royal Family Bone China and Commemorative Tins.

They are from the collection of Shelton resident Louise MacCormack and will be on display through June.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Ansonia remembers the fallen with Memorial Walk Sunday

ANSONIA - Thanks goes to the Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 Commander Mike Heise and Post 50 Adjutant Pat Henri for making our Memorial Day celebration special in honor of those who gave their lives for freedom.

It began with a flag walk down the traditional Memorial Day Parade path and culminated in a small ceremony at Veteran’s Park.

Thank you to all those in attendance including First Selectwoman of Seymour Annmarie Drugonis, President of the Board of Aldermen Josh Shuart, Alderman Joe Cassetti, Alderman Bill Phipps, state Sen. Jorge Cabrera, state Rep. Kara Rochelle, Ansonia Police, Fire and Public Works.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Vibrant visitor on a gray day

Lucky capture through the front door this morning.

Oxford Public Library posts new hours, June programs

The Library is located at 49 Great Oak Road, Oxford.

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

Derby Neck Library to host pet parades via Zoom this summer

DERBY - Derby Neck Library is offering residents a chance to bring all of their pets together for a grand show! 

Log in at any point during the hour between 11 a.m. and noon on June 30, July 21, and Aug. 11 to show off your pet, a photo of your pet, or your favorite stuffed animal. 

Everyone will have a chance to talk about their pet and ask questions of others. 

Four legs, two legs, fins, wings, scales, all are welcome! 

You'll get points in READsquared and a badge for attending, but you will also get extra points if you can "tie your tail to tale"- for example: "My dog Fluffernutter is just like Rip Van Winkle because he loves to sleep!"

Registration is required for this event so you can receive the Zoom link – call 203-734-1492 or sign up for our Youth Services mailing list here https://forms.gle/sAdFyhzhqWTimxPk9 to register!

This is shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Family outing in Derby

This is a quick cell phone pic I took Sunday from my car at Osbornedale State Park in Derby. 

The other half of the family was just ahead of this group! I would have needed a wide-angle lens.

Recuperation journey: ID needed

Update: I'm told it's a young mockingbird!

Not sure what kind of bird was seeking shelter from the rain under the patio table Sunday. Looks quite young but I need help identifying.

Derby Public Library to host Teen Summer Club via Zoom

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to this season’s virtual Teen Summer Club, Tails & Tales! 

Interested patrons should sign up at the library’s Calendar of Events, with registration opening June 14 and club programming starting June 23. 

Club members will gather via Zoom with meeting links to be emailed after registration for each event. 

The eight-week summer club will include Maker Space Grab-n-Go activities, as well as Teen Advisory Board meetings, Game Nights, Classic Graphic Novel read-n-shows, Audiobook SYNC chats, and member reviews of books, articles, and websites. 

Active participants will earn credits toward weekly prizes. 

For more information call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.