Festival on Huntington Green in Shelton to celebrate Jewish life, culture

SHELTON - Organizers are excited to announce the opening of registration tickets, entertainment info, vendor sign-up, and more for the Shelton Jewish Festival 2023!

The festival will be held June 25 from 12:30-3 p.m. on the Huntington Green.

The festival will feature family entertainment, Klezmer band, Jewish Jazz band, an awesome "Foam Party Experience" for kids, and traditional Jewish foods, including kosher deli and potato knishes (menu to be released later this month).

Admission, music, and kids' activities will be at no charge. The food will be for sale.

To prepare accordingly, organizers request that those wishing to attend the Shelton Jewish Festival please register for their FREE tickets in advance by visiting: www.SheltonJewishFestival.com 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Shelton History Center to host Open House Day activities

SHELTON - “The purpose of this event is to inspire Connecticut residents to learn about all the experiences in their own backyard,” so stop by Shelton History Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. to learn more about Shelton’s history!

Help us plant the pumpkin patch, tour historic buildings, and try some games and activities in the Wilson Barn and Trap Falls School.

Be a farmer for the day—the old-fashioned way— and take home your own bitty seedling to nurture. This event is 100% free, so stop by on June 10!

The Shelton History Center is at 70 Ripton Road.

This is shared from the Center's Facebook page.

Sip & Savor in Shelton to benefit Griffin Health's Valley Goes Pink

SHELTON - Join us June 7 for an exclusive tasting of over 50 fine wines and spirits for a great cause with our partners Kindred Spirits & Wine and Steady Habits Tasting Lounge. Catering by The Cutting Wedge Deli.

Entertainment by Chris Kalafus.

Appetizers and entertainment included along with special discounts for purchases on-site through Kindred Spirits & Wine.

$75 per person.

For more information and tickets: https://pinksipandsavor.givesmart.com

This is shared from The Valley Goes Pink Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to show movie 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Wednesday

 

SEYMOUR - Join us at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie. Light refreshments will be served.

We'll be showing "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" starring Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rachel Zegler, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, D. J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, Meagan Goo, Lucy Liu, Djimon Hounsou, and Helen Mirren. 

It is rated PG-13 and its duration is 2 hours, 10 minutes.

Summary: Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

CT Foodshare Truck to visit St. Mary's parking lot Tuesday in Derby

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary's Church parking lot Tuesday from 2:30- 3:15 p.m.

No income requirements, no questions asked, just bring bags to receive fresh food.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.

Citizens Engine Co. No. 2 in Seymour selling T-shirts

SEYMOUR - In honor of Independence Day, C2 will be selling a first of its kind T-shirt!

The shirts are currently available for order, closing on May 27 to allow time for delivery.

Youth size medium and large, Adult size Small-2XL are available for $20 each. Adult 3XL are $25 each. Shirts will be delivered to the firehouse by the middle of June.

Please email C2shirtsales@gmail.com to place your order today! See flyer for additional details.

This is shared from the fire company's Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: FB photo memory from May 2018

 Have a peaceful Sunday. 

Derby Public Library to host discussion of mystery novel

DERBY - Derby Public library to host a discussion of "The Death of Mrs. Christie" by Marie Benedict at 1 p.m. Thursday.

The Washington Post notes that “this is a stunning story that has an ingenious ending…it's possible that Benedict has brought to life the most plausible explanation for why Christie disappeared for 11 days in 1926.”

Register @ http://bit.ly/3LSkn0N

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Register for June Story Explorers' sessions at Huntington Branch Library

 

SHELTON - Registration for the June sessions of Story Explorers is now open!

Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers can come to the Huntington Branch Library on Thursdays from 11-11:30 a.m. for a story, craft, movement, and music!

*Each child must be registered individually, with the name of the caregiver provided*

Register below:

6/8: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

6/15: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

6/22: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

6/29: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...

The Library is at 41 Church St.

This is shared from the Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.