... at 8:30 p.m. after a gray Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights Deacon Bennett's ca. 1721 home in Shelton
Turnback Tuesday looks across the river into Shelton today.
This photo is of Deacon Daniel Bennett’s home. Located on the corner of Avenue B (Howe Ave) and Division St (Turnpike).
The house was built circa 1721.
According to the “History of Derby,” Bennett served Gen. Marquis de Lafayette and his officers breakfast during the Revolutionary War.
Gen. Lafayette helped the colonists against the British. He volunteered time and money and with his tactical experience helped win the war.
Deacon and Mrs. Daniel Bennett were the maternal grandparents of Commodore Isaac Hull, a Derby native who was Commander of the USS Constitution in the War of 1812.
Thank you to the Shelton Historical Society and Joe DiRienzo for their assistance.
Map photo courtesy of Mr. DiRienzo.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
25th annual Chamber Golf Classic slated at Race Brook Country Club in Orange
presented by
PerkinElmer featuring the Curtiss-Ryan Honda Hole-in-One
8 a.m. July 28 at Race Brook Country Club in Orange
Back by popular demand, this year's Silver Anniversary Golf Classic promises to be a truly memorable summer experience.
Whether entertaining clients, rewarding exemplary employees, or sharpening your golf skills, Race Brook is the place to be.
Founded in 1912, Race Brook is considered to be one of the finest tests of golf in New England.
For additional sponsorship opportunities and to register, click here.
Fore where there is golf, there is business!
Derby Public Library to host teen game nights via Zoom
DERBY - Derby Public Library invites all tweens and teens ages 10 to 17 to Virtual Teen Game Night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in July.
Participants will have library-provided materials to compete in the classic games of skill and chance, “YA”TZEE & FARKLE.
Zoom access link will be provided via email the day prior to game date.
Sign up at the library’s Events Calendar at www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
Registrants will be contacted to coordinate game materials pickup. These programs are part of the DPL “Tails & Tales!” 2021 Teen Summer Club.
For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org, or call 203-736-1482.
This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts sales
DERBY - St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop at 237 Roosevelt Drive sells gently used clothing, housewares, furniture, decor, and more.
All proceeds benefit the organization's Food Bank. Clients are served by appointment.
This is shared from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop 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 Thrift Store's Facebook page.
Derby Neck Library to hold virtual Pokepals Club on Mondays
Shared from Derby Neck Library's Facebook event page:
DERBY - All you really need to take part in this club is a love of all things Pokémon!
Join us for a gaming session including the trading card game (traditional and online), Pokémon Showdown, "Who's that Pokémon", and more!
This event is hosted on our Google Classroom!
Classroom Code: auxndrb
Classroom Code: auxndrb
*For safety reasons, the Google Classroom is only open to students and teachers in the Derby Public School System at this time. If you are not part of the Derby Public School System and wish to take part, register for our Youth Services mailing list here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17, or call the library at 203-734-1492!
You will receive a meeting link shortly before the event starts.
Beacon Falls to kick off 150th anniversary celebration Sunday
The event will feature food, historical and cultural presentations and more!
Congratulations to Ansonia swimmer headed to Paralympics in Tokyo in August
TOKYO 2020
Paralympic Games
24 August - 5 September 2021
Seymour Pink to host in-person Pounding the Pavement; registration opens July 1
SEYMOUR - Seymour Pink 5K organizers have announced there will be an IN PERSON 10th annual 5K race Oct. 2.
The tradition of virtual racing will continue so that wherever you are, you can support Seymour Pink in the Pounding the Pavement for Pink race weekend.
Choose our virtual options and complete your miles anytime between Oct. 1-3 and show your support in the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.
The Pink Challenge is back for 2021 too!
For those looking to take on the challenge, you will complete a 15K over the course of race weekend by walking or running a 5K distance, then a 10K distance.
There is an option to complete the 5K component in person Oct. 2 while completing the 10K component on your own. Or complete both distances virtually from wherever you are!
This is an edited post shared from the Seymour Pink Facebook page.