Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Sunset view after a gray day. 

Social Convention to perform Tuesday at Jackson Cove in Oxford

Social Convention performs Tuesday in Oxford.

OXFORD - Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets, and come sit back, relax, and enjoy Social Convention at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jackson Cove, 40 Jackson Cove Road. (no alcohol please)

Light refreshments will be for sale.
Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30 p.m. on concert nights.
Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. until the final concert of the season which will begin at 6 p.m.

Cancellation Line: 203-888-2543, Press 3 then 1
Announcements will be made by 3 p.m. the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather.

*COVID updates to follow

Klarides-Ditria reminds constituents of tax-free week beginning Aug. 15

Saving money is always welcome, and with the school year approaching I want to remind you to take advantage of “Sales Tax Free Week” beginning on Aug. 15. The one-week exemption period that runs from Aug. 15-21 eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax on all clothing and footwear that costs less than $100 per item.  Since sales tax is calculated after the use of any coupons or discounts, if the final price per item is less than $100, the sale is exempt from sales tax. Clothing or footwear under $100 put on layaway is also tax-free. Tax Free Week was first enacted in 2000, and applies to most clothing and footwear purchases intended for everyday use.  Restrictions apply, and goods not covered under the program include, but are not limited to: Clothing or footwear specifically designed for athletic activities: football cleats, specialty boots for fishing, hiking, skiing and other activities, as well as wet suits, helmets and headbands, etc. Accessories: jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches, etc. Please consult with your local retailer, or contact the Department of Revenue Services for a list of qualifying and non-qualifying items.

Sincerely, This is a release from state Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria's office.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host exhibit of landscapes

DERBY - Visit the Kellogg Environmental Center during the month of August to view photographer Mallorie Ostrowitz‘s exhibit, “From the Expansive to the Intimate: Landscapes of America.”  

Her landscapes and macro Earth surfaces demonstrate the wonders of her travels throughout North and South America.

Ostrowitz is a member of West Hartford Art League and Connecticut Women Artists.  

Born and raised in New York City, Mallorie studied art at the City University of New York.  

She received her BA in Fine Arts from Queens College and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Herman Lehman College.  

She has shown her work across the country and has pieces in the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C. and in the Consulate of Peru in Hartford.  Her work has also been featured in several magazines and newspapers including FX Magazine, Artis Magazine, South Dakota Magazine, the Glastonbury Women’s Club Calendar, Otis Elevator annual report, and the Hartford Courant.

Register for the online reception seminar at 3 p.m. Aug. 15 to meet Ostrowitz and gain a deeper understanding of her work. 

Registration is required for this seminar to receive a Zoom link.  

Please register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection calendar of events webpage or contact susan.quincy@ct.gov for assistance.  

Please note Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave., is following The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks which provides important guidance for participants and visitors.  

It is available for review  at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf.

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.

Griffin Health in Derby to offer virtual discussion on hip replacement surgery

Philip Minotti, MD, will lead a virtual discussion Aug. 18 on the minimally invasive direct anterior approach for hip replacement./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Health will offer a free virtual presentation on minimally invasive hip replacement surgery at 6 p.m. Aug. 18.

Orthopedic surgeon Philip Minotti, MD, will discuss the advanced direct anterior approach for hip replacement, which offers important advantages over standard surgical procedures. Direct anterior hip replacement patients generally experience less pain along with a shorter length of stay in the hospital and faster recovery. 

Dr. Minotti will be available at the end of the presentation to answer questions from attendees.

These seminars are offered monthly. 

For more information about hip replacement or to get log-in information for the virtual presentation, contact Vivian Ramia at vramia@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour slates dinner; reservations needed

SEYMOUR - Reservations are due by Aug. 30 for Great Hill United Methodist Church’s annual Lobster/Chicken Dinner.

Pick up your reserved dinners between 4 and 7 p.m. Sept. 4.

The menu includes: 1¼ lb. steamed lobster, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and dessert. 

All this will be packaged and ready for you to pick up for $25. Add an extra whole steamed lobster for just $12 more. Or instead, enjoy a 1/4 chicken meal for $16.

Visit www.greathillumc.org/lobster to place your reservation or email bobdbs@comcast.net.

For more information or to call in your reservation, please contact Bob DeBisschop, 203-906-2958.

The church is at 225 Great Hill Road. 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Visitor brightens gray day

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Seymour Public Library to host Food Explorers fun today for children

SEYMOUR - Join Food Explorers at 4:30 p.m. today [Monday] to make Southwest Quesadillas with Guacamole (optional) for your family!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZYrduqspzIuGtKAcDCwChJdzaseQ...

You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe: tortillas, onion, garlic, olive oil, 1 bell pepper, frozen corn, 1 can of beans (Black, Pinto, etc.), shredded Mexican cheese, avocado, lime plus seasoning of your choice (Cumin, Garlic Powder, Chili Flakes, etc.).

This is shared from a Seymour Public Library Facebook event page. 

Oxford Public Library to host virtual talk by author

 

Derby Neck Library to host Teen Game Night via Zoom

DERBY - Derby Neck Library invites tweens and teens to play Among Us, Jackbox games, Jeopardy!, Werewolf, and more together from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Thursday via Zoom! 

To take part, register for our Youth Services mailing list here: https://forms.gle/EUp2yRBLFNJVMnz17 or call the library, 203-734-1492.

A meeting link will be sent out at 6:15 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start.

This is shared from the Derby Neck Library Facebook page. 

Note: According to the Facebook page this is the last in the summer series of Teen Game Nights.