Sharing an FB memory of a photo I posted on this date in 2018.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Recuperation journey: Beautiful feathered friend
Sharing an FB memory of a photo I posted on this date in 2018.
Derby Public Library posts activities for Saturday celebration
DERBY - Derby Public Library will hold Take Your Child to the Library Day activities for all ages from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. this Saturday.
- 10:30 a.m.: Crazy Crafting Kiddos (Register at http://bit.ly/3HFd4a6)
- All Day: DIY Station: Stay and Craft or Take and Make
- Guessing Jar! Drawing of Prizes! No fee to attend.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Seymour Pink Gift Shop will be back open Saturday after winter break
SEYMOUR - Our winter break at the gift shop, 3 Franklin St., is over! We're back open this Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with NEW MERCHANDISE!
Enjoy 25% off your purchase (excluding brand new items), new Valentine's gifts and 35% sale off of any remaining holiday items. We can't wait to see you!
This is shared from Seymour Pink's Facebook page.
Recuperation journey: Morning visitor
My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts weekly sales
If you see anything on our Poshmark or Ebay Sites, please let us know and we would be happy to put them aside for you.
My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.
All purchases support BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
This is shared from the store's Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' highlights FDR's visit to Main Street, Ansonia
Turnback Tuesday looks at a noteworthy event.
On October 22, 1936 a motorcade with President Franklin D. Roosevelt made its way through Ansonia.
In the car was the president, his wife, Eleanor, who was quite the political dynamo herself, and Governor Wilbur L. Cross. The car made its way down Main Street at 1:30 p.m. and was greeted by the largest crowd ever assembled in Ansonia. Schools were dismissed at noon so children could join their families for the event. The car continued down Main Street to Derby Avenue and then to New Haven where the president would be making a speech.
It was the first time a U.S. President visited Ansonia.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!
Derby Neck Library slates Video Game Club for all ages
DERBY - Join us on Tuesdays for the Derby Neck Library’s Video Game Club! The meetings are both in-person and online.
Playing a host of multiplayer games on the library’s game systems (Xbox Series S, Playstation 4, Switch, Dreamcast, etc.), players will be able to experience fun yet competitive play. We will also host in-club tournaments from time to time. Now open to all players, young and old. Game on.
Meetings take place both in-person and online simultaneously!
If unable to attend in-person, join us on Discord! Send us a friend invite and we’ll invite you to the server. Discord ID: DBNeck #3627.
We tend to play Minecraft Bedrock Edition, Fortnite, and Rocket League when Virtual.
This info is shared from the Library's website.
Derby Public Library offers resume writing, Tech Time workshops
**Resume Right-ing Workshop: Feb. 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Review/optimize resumes/cover letters or create new ones.
**Tech Time: Feb. 14 from 3-4 p.m.
- Bring tech-related questions. We have solutions.
No registration required for workshops. / Walk-ins welcome.
The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
17th annual Monkey Hugs Valentine drive under way
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The 17th Annual Monkey Hugs Valentine Drive to support children in need has gone virtual!
Would you please consider donating a stuffed monkey or 2 in support of the drive?
Donations are mailed directly to Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital through their Amazon Wish List. Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KSBMQLXZTIKC?ref_=wl_share Be sure to choose the “Child Life Program” ship to address. If you require a tax receipt of your donation please email: giving@ynhh.org at the time of your order and someone will be happy to help you!** Thank you so very much for your support in keeping this community drive going!!
This information is shared from the organizer of the original Valentine's Day Monkey Love Drive who wishes to remain anonymous.
Monday, January 30, 2023
Seymour Public Library to show 'Top Gun: Maverick' Wednesday
SEYMOUR - Join us Wednesday at Seymour Public Library in the lower level auditorium to watch an Oscar Nominee movie!
The movie starts at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
We'll be showing "Top Gun: Maverick" starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, and Jon Hamm. It is rated PG-13 and it runs 2 hours, 11 minutes.
Summary: After 30 years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
The Library is at 46 Church St.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.
Derby High School yearbook featured 5 years ago on 'Turnback Tuesday'
DERBY - This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the Derby High School yearbook, “Lookout.”
The logo is of a clipper ship like the ones formerly built in Derby. On the ship, the "lookout" was another name for the "crow’s nest."
The Derby Public Library has copies of the Lookout yearbooks going back to 1901. These Lookout books started out as publications from the high school students themselves including various school activities and the like.
The first Lookout that had photos of students was in 1935. The Library would also like to request your help to complete our Lookout collection. Missing years are 1938, 1939, 1940, 1999 & 2006.
Note: All book donations are accepted at the Library’s discretion. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
This 'Turnback Tuesday' post was first published on this date in 2018.
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Seymour Congregational Church to host 50's night fun
SEYMOUR - Seymour Congregational Church will host a 50's Family Fun Night with games, dancing, and refreshments from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 11.
An admission fee of a NEW pair of socks, underwear, diapers, t-shirt or monetary donation will support local veterans and charities. See you there!
The church is at 15 Broad St.
This is shared from Seymour Congregational Church Facebook page.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Seymour business collecting hygiene items for Little Free Pantry on Skokorat
This is shared from Little Free Pantry on Skokorat Facebook page.
CT Foodshare Truck to return Tuesday to St. Mary's Church in Derby
DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary's parking lot Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
No income requirements, no questions asked. Just bring a bag to fill with fresh food.
This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
... at 1:25 p.m. The moon today is in first quarter phase and is 48 percent illuminated.
Friday, January 27, 2023
Seymour Pink announces 2023 T-shirt design contest for students
Calling all Seymour students!
Our 2023 Seymour Pink T-Shirt Design Contest is now open and accepting entries through March 22, 2023.
The chosen winner will received a $1,000 Scholarship Bursary and have their design printed on our 2023 shirt!
View more information https://www.seymourpink.com/52494-2/
View more information https://www.seymourpink.com/52494-2/
This is shared from the Seymour Pink Facebook page.
Oxford Public Library to host 'wealth & women' webinar Tuesday
“Wealth & Women: Unlock Your Potential“
Join Financial Advisor Kimberly Flynn and licensed benefit consultant Joan Norman for a webinar from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday hosted by Oxford Public Library.
During this webinar we will discuss how to help overcome the gender gap, teach women core principles of financial planning, and motivate them to become financially independent.
This webinar is open to women age 18 or older who are looking to take charge of their financial world.
on calendar of events link.
Learn how to lower electric bill at Seymour Community Center program
This is shared from the Seymour Community Center Facebook page.
Ansonia Police arrest 2nd man in connection with November burglary at First Fuel
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| Erik Kycia |
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| Michael Barton |
This was the second arrest in the investigation, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
On Dec. 11 Michael Barton, 40, of Ansonia, was arrested for his part in the burglary.
Both Kycia and Barton were arrested after an investigation by the Patrol Division and Detective Bureau.
The burglary of Fuel First happened at about 4:50 a.m., Lynch said.
The front window to the store was broken, a gaming machine was broken into and several hundred dollars in cash was stolen.
Video evidence from the store showed one male breaking the window and entering the store while another person drives a dark-colored Chevy SUV to and from the scene.
Kycia was developed as a suspect when he called police several hours after the burglary to make a complaint. The responding officers recognized Kycia from the video of the burglary and the person he complained about was Michael Barton. When the officers contacted Barton, they located the dark-colored Chevy seen in the video.
Kycia was charged with burglary third degree, conspiracy to commit burglary third degree, criminal mischief first degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief first degree, larceny sixth degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree.
Kycia was charged with burglary third degree, conspiracy to commit burglary third degree, criminal mischief first degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief first degree, larceny sixth degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree.
He posted a $10,000 bond for this incident. Lynch said Kycia was also arrested for two failure to appear warrants where he posted $7,500 bonds on each.
Kycia’s next court date is Feb. 8, 2023 at Derby Superior Court.
Barton was charged with conspiracy to commit burglary third degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief first degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree.
Barton was charged with conspiracy to commit burglary third degree, conspiracy to commit criminal mischief first degree, and conspiracy to commit larceny sixth degree.
Barton is currently incarcerated and his next court date will be a remote hearing at Derby Superior Court on Feb. 8, 2023.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host 'Chocolate Olympics' for kids
SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will host a new program debuting in February for fans of chocolate.
"Chocolate Olympics" will be held from 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 23 at the Library, 65 Wooster St.
The program is for children ages 4 and up.
Contestants will compete and test their knowledge of chocolate through trivia and games of skill too! This event will require handling of food.
Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.
Registration is required for children only and begins Tuesday, Jan. 31 at noon either here on Miss Maura's Programs Facebook page or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.
This is shared from Miss Maura's Programs Facebook page.
The Lone Gnome to entertain preschoolers Feb. 8, 22 at Ansonia Library
The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Griffin Health in Derby offers low dose CT lung cancer screening program
DERBY - If you are between the ages of 50-80 years with a 20-pack year history of smoking or currently smoke, you may be eligible for the Griffin Health Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.
Studies have shown that early detection can improve cure rates as much as 20%.
Cancer experts are available to help you, call 203-732-1476 or visit griffinhealth.org/lung to answer your questions and assess if you are eligible.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer tai chi classes for adults
SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library is offering Tai Chi workshops for adults in February. They will be held on Wednesday mornings at 9 in the Library’s Meeting Room.
The class will be taught by Debbie Wooley, a certified instructor with the Health Institute has been practicing Tai Chi for the past 10 years and been teaching it for five years.
Debbie will be teaching the Tai Chi for Arthritis method which uses the Sun style. Each class will begin and end each class with a series of warm up and cool down exercises. There is no prerequisite to participate in this class. No equipment is necessary and participants may do this seated if they feel more comfortable.
The program is free and open to the public.
The Library is at 65 Wooster St.
This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
An intriguing 'Turnback Tuesday' post from 7 years ago
The building with a crowd gathering around it is Hubbell’s Shoe Store, located in the A.H. & C.B. Alling Building on Main and Elizabeth Streets in Derby.
The crowd of about 600 people assembled to see a woman be hypnotized in the store window. Interestingly enough, the same hypnotist also performed up the street at the Sterling Opera House.
The photo is derived from an old glass negative taken by photographer Myles P. Fillingham of Ansonia, circa early 1900s.
*This post came up in my Facebook memories today. I remember the photo well.