Monday, September 19, 2022

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby holds End of Summer Sale



DERBY - St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop's End of Summer Sale started Monday.
A great chance to refresh your closet with new seasonal clothing while donating those items with plenty of life left in them!

OTHER THRIFT DONATIONS NEEDED: Bedding, towels, toddler toys, kids' shoes.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The shop is at 237 Roosevelt Drive.
For information call 203-734-7577.

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

American Legion Post 16 in Shelton to hold annual flag retirement ceremony


SHELTON - Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 will hold a flag retirement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Persons having flags to be retired may drop them off at the American Legion, 295 Old Bridgeport Ave. A metal red, white, and blue flag deposit box is located at the front porch of the post.

Post members as well as area Boy and Girl Scouts will take part in the ceremony. Scouts from each unit will be part of the flag retirement detail as well as two Girl Scouts reading the Poem “I am the Flag” and a Boy Scout leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.


This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.

Farmer Minor, Daisy, Dixie visit Ansonia Library to urge kids to 'Pig Out on Reading'

It's Daisy the world famous pot-bellied Pig!


Farmer Minor reads a 'pig story' during his presentation, 'Pig Out on Reading,' last week on the lawn at Ansonia Library. He has spent many years traveling and teaching kids of all ages about pigs and pugs and the joy of reading.


Daisy loves libraries and Farmer Minor.


Kids take a reading pledge led by Farmer Minor. 


Children's librarian Jen Shuart leans over to give Daisy a kiss as Daisy's cute sidekick Dixie Cup the Pug watches.