Friday, October 7, 2022
Sons and Daughters of Italy in Derby to host Italian Heritage Day Monday
Italian Heritage Day 2022
Celebrating the legacy of Italians in America
Monday, October 10, 2022
11 a.m.
Sons and Daughters of Italy – 73 High St – Derby, CT
Program
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem
Italian Flag Raising
Tribute to Columbus & Brief Remarks
Benediction
Lunch Reception following
Please RSVP ASAP – puglianello@comcast.net
Derby Neck Library to present indigenous music program
DERBY - Join musician Craig Harris at Derby Neck Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 for a stellar presentation celebrating the musical diversity of North America’s First Peoples.
This 75-minute performance in the Community Room will include carefully researched storytelling and archival audio/visual footage, along with live music. This is a free event.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Griffin 5K walk/run raises $77K to benefit the Center for Cancer Care in Derby
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| Participants in this year's 5K Walk/Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital./ Contributed photo |
DERBY - More than 400 participants raised an event-record $77,000 at the 14th Annual 5K Walk/Run to Benefit the Center for Cancer Care on Sept. 24.
“We are grateful to all the 5K Walk-Run sponsors and participants for giving us the tools to provide strength and comfort for individuals undergoing cancer treatment,” said Griffin Health President and CEO Patrick Charmel.
“All the funds raised today help patients overcome the financial obstacles that can adversely affect their treatment and recovery. This includes purchasing patient-centered medical technology, providing assistance with transportation, clothing and nutritional supplements, and helping to offset the cost of utility bills.”
The event featured awards for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser selected from the 410 participants and 29 teams.
The winner of the William C. Powanda Memorial Award for the top fundraiser was Stephanie Ventimiglia, of Derby, who raised more than $6,000. Ventimiglia’s team, Lou’s Legacy, raised $10,000 and won the Team Synergy Award as the top fundraising team.
Alex Romanovsky of Derby was the winner of the Make It Happen Spirit Award, which recognizes an individual who exhibits tireless effort and support for the event.
The Walk/Run was sponsored by Jefferson Radiology, Renewal by Anderson, Rand Whitney, Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut, All About You, Coordinated Transportation Solutions, Enterprise, Drs. Sudipta and Bindu Dey, Smilow Cancer Hospital, D’Addario Auto, R.D. Scinto, Ion Bank Foundation, Forest Construction, Centek Engineering, Precision Aerospace, and Morizio Law Firm. In-kind sponsors included Big Y, BJ’s, Coca-Cola, Market 32, Rockland Bakery, ShopRite, Stani Dairy, Stop & Shop, and Unidine.
Donations are still being accepted at griffinhealth.org/5k or via mail to The Griffin Development Fund, 130 Division St., Derby, CT 06418.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Derby Public Library to close Monday for Columbus Day holiday
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 10 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. Outside book drops will be open to return library items.
Enjoy the great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, comics, and TV shows using our online resources found on our website (derbypubliclibrary.org), Libby and OverDrive as well as Hoopla, which provides multimedia access everywhere you have a screen – your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV!
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
This photo came up in my Facebook memories today. It's from this date in 2016 at Osbornedale State Park in Derby.
Waiting for the fall colors to pop!
My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia hosting Customer Appreciation Day today
ANSONIA - Take a trip to the heart of Ansonia today and visit My Sister’s Place thrift store from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.!
The store is located at 380 Main St.
Customers who visit will have the opportunity to choose a heart surprise at checkout with a special discount coupon inside and one lucky customer will get their entire order for FREE!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
My Sister’s Place, a program of BHcare, is a unique family thrift shop and donation center supporting victims of domestic violence and their children.
The store offers quality new and gently used clothing, furniture, and housewares at discount prices.
All proceeds from MSP support BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, walk-in crisis centers, counseling, advocacy, and other critical support services, completely free of charge to nearly 6,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year.
To learn more about My Sister’s Place, visit www.supportumbrella.org or call (203) 734-2960.
This is shared from My Sister's Place Facebook page.