Assumption School in Ansonia raises funds for K of C Ukraine Solidarity Fund

Assumption School shows support for Ukraine./ Contributed photo

"Our students dressed in blue and yellow today [Monday] to show support for Ukraine.

We raised $600 for the Knights of Columbus Ukraine Solidarity Fund, which will provide temporary shelter, food, medical supplies, clothing, communications, and religious supplies.

These items will all be immediately distributed, and 100% of the donation will go directly to displaced people from Ukraine.

"Thank you for your generosity!"

This is shared from Assumption School's Facebook page.

Suspect sought in Shelton Stop and Shop bank robbery

  SHELTON - Police responded to a report of a bank robbery at 12:10 p.m. today at the Stop and Shop People’s Bank at 898 Bridgeport Ave.

Upon arrival police learned the depicted male demanded cash from a teller, then exited the store and fled in the depicted vehicle.

The vehicle appears to be an older model white Nissan Sentra which had no registration plates and appears to have damage to the rear passenger side.

The man is described as a heavy-set white male, approximately 6-feet tall in his 50s to early 60s. The man is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans with a red baseball cap, and black mask.

Anyone who recognizes this man or has any information regarding this robber is urged to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544. All calls will be kept confidential.

The Connecticut Bankers Reward Association is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the individual responsible for the bank robbery.

This is shared from the Shelton Police Department Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features businesses in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday highlights Main Street across from Elizabeth Street in Derby.

The building on the lower left is of E. (Edward) W. Peck & Company at 136 Main, specializing in stoves, ranges, house furnishings, goods, crockery etc.

Edward, in business for 30+ years, started in 1864 at age 25. He later partnered with L. W. Booth in 1882.

The business with the horse and sleigh in front was F. W. Curtiss at 132 Main, a market having dry and fancy goods.

In the background are the frozen Housatonic River and Derby-Shelton Bridge.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to honor alumni, community members

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School will honor seven school alumni and community members for their service to the school and community at its annual Alumni Recognition Dinner and Auction event.

John Saccu, Andrea Hyde, Rev. Christopher M. Tiano, Arthur T. and Patsy A. Gerckens, Rebecca Keane, and Paugassett Hook & Ladder Company No. 4 of Derby will receive awards at the Recognition Dinner and Auction April 9 from 5:30-10 p.m. at Villa Bianca in Seymour.

John Saccu and Andrea Hyde will receive the Guardian Angel Award which is given to individuals who have made an impact through service in their community, or for other humanitarian efforts that reflect the mission of St. Mary-St. Michael School.

Rev. Tiano and Arthur and Patsy Gerckens will receive the Spirit of St. Mary-St. Michael School Award, which is given to alumni who have made a significant positive impact in their field or profession, in the community in which they reside.

Rebecca Keane and Paugassett Fire Department will receive the Christian Compassion Award, which is given to individuals or groups who have served the community and school in countless ways, embodying the spirit of generosity, kindness, and goodwill.

Tickets are $50 per person with tables of 10 available for $450. The event will feature a cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres, dinner, award ceremony, live music, dancing, raffles, and a live auction for many unique items. 

Tickets can be purchased at www.stmarystmichael.org.

Event sponsorship opportunities are available online at www.stmarystmchael.org, as well as space in the event program book for advertisements, congratulatory, and in memoriam messages. 

Contact Principal Grace Torres at gtorres@stmarystmichael.org or 203-735-6471 for reservations and sponsorship information.

Proceeds will benefit current educational initiatives and enrichment programs for the school. 

For more information about St. Mary-St. Michael School, visit www.stmaryst-michael.org.

This is a press release from the school.

Recuperation journey: Looking through the window

 Braving the chill on a windy morning. 

LEGO Challenge to return to Oxford Public Library March 17

OXFORD - LEGO Challenge is back at Oxford Public Library from 1:30-2:30 p.m. March 17! Only 10 spots are available.

The Library is at 49 Great Oak Road.

Register at https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=OXFORD...

Join us to work on this month’s challenge, which is to build an animal.
Creations will be displayed for the entire month!

This is shared from the Oxford Public Library Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to show 'House of Gucci' movie

SEYMOUR - Join us in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library at 10:30 a.m. March 11 for a showing of "House of Gucci." 

The movie is rated R and its approximate duration is two hours, 38 minutes.

Please phone the library at 203-888-3903 for more information.

Hope to see you there!

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

  

My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia posts weekly sales

 

My Sister's Place thrift store 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.

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank in Derby needs volunteers

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank is located at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 6:35 a.m. Have a great day!