Mystery series topic of Derby Public Library lunchtime book discussion in July

DERBY - Join us [at Derby Public Library] on Zoom at 12:30 p.m. July 28 for the Lunchtime Book Discussion.

The July discussion will be in a different format. 

Using Joanne Fluke’s popular cozy mystery series, Hannah Swensen, participants can choose any book to read in this series.  

Everyone will give a synopsis of the book they chose to read.

The Hallmark TV series “Murder, She Baked” is based on the Hannah Swensen series by Joanne Fluke.  

The star of this series is a small town baker with a penchant for solving crimes, while serving up a delicious cozy mystery series with a side order of recipes.

The library has a large selection of the series available to browse.

Registration is required for this program online. 

To download Zoom, visit your app store or download from Zoom.us to register for a free account.  

Once you have registered for this program, a link and password will be emailed to you three (3) days prior to the event. 

Book discussions will be held virtually until further notice.

This is a press release from Kathy Wilson, head of adult circulation, Derby Public Library. 

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host Oriental rug expert

Karen Reddington-Hughes

DERBY - The Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave. has several Oriental rugs in its collection and each rug holds a story.  

Join museum staff at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19  to learn about the history and symbols of Oriental rugs. 

The program will be presented by Karen Reggington-Hughes, an Oriental rug expert with extensive experience working with corporate and private interior designers. 

Reggington-Hughes learned the trade by visiting with wholesalers and rug dealers while working at Hamrah’s, a rug and carpet company, more than 20 years ago.  

She ultimately opened Abrash Galleries in Woodbury in 2004 and has been sharing her knowledge and love of rugs statewide.  

Abrash Galleries showcase Persian, Turkish, Chinese, and Indian rugs alongside an extensive collection of artwork.

During this informative presentation under the tent on the Kellogg Estate grounds, participants will learn the history of Oriental rugs and the use of symbols and design in the weaving.  

Information will include the different origins of rugs and how to interpret their history and importance.  Enjoy this historical and cultural program in the outdoors. If inclement weather occurs, the program will move indoors.  

Please remember to follow DEEP’s New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines, https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf and register to participate.  

Details and registration can be found at www.ct.gov/deep/kellogg by visiting the link to Upcoming Events. 

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.

Story walk fun slated for families at Osbornedale State Park in Derby

DERBY - Families will enjoy a self-guided Story Walk featuring a Caldecott award-winning book, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears by Verna Aardema, now through July 8, 2021 in Osbornedale State Park. 

The park is across from the Kellogg Environmental Center and Osborne Homestead Museum, 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

Families and individuals of all ages are invited to walk around Bull Pen Pond as they read the story and learn about mosquitoes.  

Story Walks, which inspire reading and outdoor physical activity, were created by Anne Ferguson from Montpelier, Vt. in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.  

In this story walk, children walk from one posted story page to another along the trail, reading a West African tale in which a mosquito lies to a lizard. 

This lie causes a series of events to happen in the story, including the sun not rising which leaves all the animals in darkness.  

To find out if the sun will rise again and if the mosquito will tell the truth, families walk around the pond reading together and discover this myth of why mosquitoes buzz in people’s ears. 

Along with the posted story are digital links to videos and information about mosquito behavior, including benefits and challenges of sharing space with them. June 20-26 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Month and the perfect time to learn about mosquitos and ways to reduce getting bitten by them.

Kellogg Environmental Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; masks are required inside.  

The park trails are open from 8 a.m. to sunset daily and are free of charge. 

This site is operated by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, State Parks Division.  

For questions or directions to the center and/or the Story Walk contact donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513.  

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.

                                                

Save the date: Patronize The Hub in Ansonia, support Mead School PTO

 The Hub is located at 313 Main St., Ansonia.

Ansonia Food Services posts summer schedule for breakfast, lunch distribution

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"The Ansonia Food Services has announced the summer breakfast and lunch schedule distribution spots, beginning tomorrow 6/15/21 through 8/25/21."

Nolan Field 10:30-10:50 a.m.

Armory 10:55-11:15 a.m.

Beaver Brook Apts. 11:20-11:40 a.m.

St. Joseph Church 11:45 a.m-12:05 p.m.

Ansonia Middle School 12:10-12:30 p.m.

Quaker Farms Fire Company in Oxford slates annual carnival

OXFORD - Quaker Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual carnival from 6-11 p.m. June 30-July 3 on Oxford High School grounds, 61 Quaker Farms Road.

There will be fireworks Wednesday and Friday at 9:45 p.m. Ride-all-night wrist bands are $25.

Credit cards will be accepted at the food tent. 

Happy 244th Birthday today to Old Glory

Flag Day commemorates the adoption by resolution by the Second Continental Congress of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. 

Fun fact found on history.com:

"Bernard Cigrand, a small-town Wisconsin teacher, originated the idea for an annual flag day, to be celebrated across the country every June 14, in 1885. 

"That year, he led his school in the first formal observance of the holiday. Cigrand, who later changed careers and practiced dentistry in Illinois, continued to promote his concept and advocate respect for the flag throughout his life."