Ansonia Library to host free Pound workouts on Saturdays in April

 

Pet photos with Easter Bunny at Quarry Walk in Oxford to benefit Seymour CARES

OXFORD - Join us at RCO Pet Care and Seymour CARES for our third annual photos with the Easter Bunny event at 11 a.m. Sunday.

This is our first year partnering with our friends at Evergreen Vet Clinic in Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.

Families are asked to bring a donation of non-perishable food to be donated to local rescue Seymour CARES.

Seymour CARES (Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour) is a 501c3 organization run entirely by dedicated volunteers. It is their mission is to provide temporary shelter to abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs until they can find them loving homes.

Participating families are asked to bring a donation of much needed supplies.

Their wish list can be found on the website here: https://seymourcares.org/ways-to-help

It includes dog food, cat food, cleaning supplies, and more.

At this time they are in particular need of:

Purina One Kitten Wet Food
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Wet Cat Food
World's Best Cat Litter

Cash donations can also be made and will be hand-delivered to the rescue.

*For everyone's safety we ask to avoid the use of retractable leashes! 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Neck Library to host Deckmasters Tournament Saturday

DERBY - You’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering and the Pokémon Trading Card Game for awhile now, so here’s your chance to really show off your skills! 

At Derby Neck’s Deckmasters Tournament from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, players are invited to register in our round-robin tournaments as follows:

• Pokémon TCG Tournament: Players up to age 18 using their own decks–limit 4 Pokémon cards worth >1 prize card
• Magic: The Gathering Tournament: Players of all ages using a mystery deck provided by the library

When all players have battled each other, a prize will be given to whoever has the most wins in each tournament!

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis, and all players must arrive by 1:15 p.m.  to enter. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

Be sure to sign up for our Youth Services mailing list here so you can stay in the loop on this and other great events!

This is shared from the Library's website.

Seymour Public Library to hold BringtheHoopla class for preschoolers

SEYMOUR - Join us at 10:30 a.m. April 6 at Seymour Public Library for a rescheduled BringtheHoopla class to enjoy hula hooping fun for kids ages 3-6!

Registration is required and limited for this program. Please call 203-888-3903 for more information or to register.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host literacy fun for preschoolers

SHELTON - Ready, Set... Read! sessions for 3-5 year olds will be held Mondays in March and April at Plumb Memorial Library.

Dates/Time: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 10:15-10:45 a.m. (NO story time on 4/17 and 4/24)

Join in this library fun specifically geared toward preschoolers! Our time together will focus on stories, songs, and more that encourage development of early literacy skills! Caregivers must remain with their children for program duration.

Register online:
http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661...
or by calling (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.

One registration is for all six story time dates. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Enjoy full 'pink moon' hike in April at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - Join our Nature Center staff on a hike at 7 p.m. April 7 in our meadows to watch as this full moon rises. 

April’s full moon is named Pink Moon after the early springtime blooms of a wildflower native to eastern North America, commonly called creeping phlox or moss phlox—which also went by the name “moss pink.” 

Each child must be accompanied by an adult. The number of participants is limited so please pre-register at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. FEE: $3 per person. 

Wear appropriate footwear.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center.

Veterans Appreciation Concert slated at Seymour Middle School

 

Derby Police Department recruiting auxiliary police officer candidates

DERBY - The Derby Police Department is currently recruiting candidates to volunteer as auxiliary police officers. 

The auxiliary program is a great opportunity to get an up-close look at law enforcement. For some, it is a stepping stone to a career in law enforcement. For others, the auxiliary program provides an opportunity to give back to the community while pursuing other careers.

Derby Auxiliary Police are non-sworn and 100% volunteer. Auxiliary Police are routinely assigned to assist full-time personnel in the delivery of quasi-law enforcement services including patrolling the city, maintaining order at public events, performing traffic/ crowd control, enforcing parking violations, assist in the impounding of vehicles, and administering first aid if necessary.

For inquiries and a full list of requirements, please contact AUX Lt. Pizzi @ derbyaux@gmail.com or Sergeant Holly Corilla @ holly.corilla@derbypd.org

This is shared from the police department's Facebook page. 

Massaro Community Farm slates 8-week Ansonia After School Program

WOODBRIDGE - Massaro Farm's Ansonia After School Program for grades 1-6 starts Wednesday, March 29 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. There is still room to sign up your student!

Farm after school programs allow your child to have a hands on experience here at Massaro Community Farm. 

Participants spend time getting our garden beds ready for sowing, planting seeds and seedlings, caring for chickens, exploring the nature trail, learning basic survival skills and other fun and educational activities.

The farm is at 41 Ford Road.

This is shared from the farm's Facebook page.

Spring Choral Coffeehouse on tap Thursday at Ansonia High School

ANSONIA - The 2023 Spring Choral Coffeehouse will be held at 6 p.m. March 30 at Ansonia High School.

The event will feature the AHS Chorus and AHS Talent Show winners Ariyah Johnson and Angel Dcosta.

Admission is FREE!

Maria Tangredi, AHS fine arts instructor and teacher of chorus, keyboarding, and instruments said she especially encourages 8th grade families to attend and see what we're all about!

The school is at 20 Pulaski Highway.

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.