Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Peeking at the last sunset of spring. Happy summer solstice tomorrow!

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center 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.

Seymour Public Library to show movie 'Hairspray'

SEYMOUR - Join us at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie! Light refreshments will be served.

We'll be showing "Hairspray" starring Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry, Ricki Lake, Jerry Stiller, Ric Ocasek, and Pia Zadora. 

It is rated PG and its duration is 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Summary: When Tracy Turnblad, an overweight teen, auditions for a spot on a popular teen dance show, she beats out the spiteful Amber von Tussle, winning over Amber's boyfriend in the process.

After meeting some black students at her school, Tracy begins to push for more racial integration on the dance show. This gets her into trouble on many sides, especially with Amber's pushy parents.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Seymour Public Library Facebook page.

Learn to use map, compass at Ansonia Nature Center program

ANSONIA - Join Ranger Evelyn at 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center for an introductory skill-building class on interpreting maps and reading a compass. 

Participants will learn how to use these tools to navigate around our property. 

Ages 12 and up. Dress for the weather. 

You must register in advance at ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org. Space is limited.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby Public Library's namesake, Harcourt Wood

Holton Harcourt Wood 

Turnback Tuesday wishes a Happy Birthday to the Library’s namesake, Harcourt Wood.

Holton Harcourt Wood was born June 19, 1885 to Col. H. Holton and Alice Grout Wood. Due to an illness, Harcourt passed away at the young age of 11.

The Woods, grieving the loss of their young son, graciously decided to donate a library to the City of Derby in their son's honor.

The Library was dedicated December 27, 1902 and opened to the public on February 13, 1903. Please join the Library this Saturday, June 24 for the kickoff celebration of the Summer Reading and a cupcake in celebration of Harcourt’s birthday.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.