Band line-up + times for Rock the Valley - Free Festival and Fireworks, August 26 at Nolan Field!
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Shelton History Center archive photo depicts War Games of August 1912
The War Games of August 1912 were probably the largest ever held on the East Coast.
War Games were scenarios that simulated a hostile invasion so that the army could practice and prepare to defend the country.
The Blue Army marched into Shelton on Aug.10 to defend the bridges across the Housatonic River.
This picture from our archives at Shelton History Center depicts the event.
Photograph by Helen Jones.
This is shared from the Shelton History Center Facebook page.
Derby Public Library to host children's program on conserving resources
DERBY - The Kellogg Environmental Center presents: "I Want to Go Green, What Does That Mean?" Aug. 15 from 1-2 p.m. (ages 4-7) at Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St.
Please register at https://bit.ly/3qmSLsc
This is a program for kids on conserving the resources around us.
This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Shelton Libraries to host end of summer celebration at community center
SHELTON - Don't forget about Shelton Libraries' End of Summer Celebration: Drumming About You with Bob Bloom on Aug. 19!
Join us as we say goodbye to summer with a high energy, interactive drumming program in the Shelton Community Center gymnasium! After the program, we will announce all of the summer reading prize winners.
Each PERSON (children and adults) must register individually. Caregivers must remain with children for the duration of the program.
Register here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661...
This is shared from Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.
Seymour Public Library to show satirical comedy, 'Fool's Paradise'
SEYMOUR - Join us at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 18 in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie!
Light refreshments will be served. The Library is at 46 Church St.
We'll be showing "Fool's Paradise" starring Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, and Kate Beckinsale. It is rated R and its duration is 1 hour 38 minutes.
Summary: A fool for love becomes an accidental celebrity only to lose it all.
This is shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.
Wanted: Voices to train for Valley Soul holiday concert in December
Voices Wanted!!! Valley Soul is back - consider participating in something beautiful with your neighbors.
Trainings begin in September and the concert is December 12th!
This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.
'Turnback Tuesday' memory from 2016 depicts Housatonic River scene
This week’s “Turnback Tuesday” is a photo taken around 1895.
From the information we have, it depicts a Mrs. H.A. Campbell standing on “The Wharf.”
In the background is a boat containing a party of Derby people - including Reverend Fellows - apparently on their way to Indian Well in Shelton.
We welcome any additional info from our Facebook followers regarding this scene’s location, viewing perspective, bios, etc.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
Star Bethlehem Church in Ansonia to hold car wash Saturday
Come support the Star Bethlehem Church fundraiser Car Wash on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 18 Lester St., Ansonia.
This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.