Sunday, October 8, 2023

Beacon Falls Public Library to host Halloween-themed story time


    
Miss Kerri will have a special treat for us to share (please let her know about any allergies at KVardon@biblio.org) and a take-home craft.

Call Beacon Falls Public Library at 203-729-1441  to RSVP or register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../trick-or-treat-story...

Beacon Falls Town Hall is located at 1 Maple Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library closed Tuesday to observe holiday


SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library is closed on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. 

Everyone have a safe and happy holiday!


Shared from the Library's Facebook page.


Poke'mon trading card game club to meet at Derby Neck Library


DERBY - Whether you’ve played the game a hundred times, or never have but want to learn, join us at Derby Neck Library on Mondays after school from 4-5:30 p.m. for the library’s Pokémon Trading Card Game Club! 

Attendees are free to bring their cards, but the library will have plenty on hand for all to play and enjoy. This free club is intended for children ages 8+.
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

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Derby Neck Library to host Youth Twitch Club Monday


DERBY - Follow our Twitch channel to watch the Derby Neck Library’s Youth Twitch Club play a variety of games like Pokémon, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Overcooked, Astro Bears, and even older games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. 

No Twitch account is necessary of you just want to watch, but you will need one if you’d like to chat with us.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.



Great Hill United Methodist Church in Seymour to host annual basket bonanza


SEYMOUR - Great Hill United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual Basket Bonanza Oct. 14. For an admission price of $15, patrons will receive 25 free basket tickets, a door prize ticket, and a grand prize ticket. 
The Church is at 225 Great Hill Road.

More than 75 special theme baskets and door prizes will be handed out. 
Basket themes include movie, travel, spa, handyman, entertaining, sports, kids, baby, pets, hobbies, cooking, seasonal, and many others. 
This year’s Grand Prize Basket will include a wide variety of gift cards with an estimated $850 value.
This year’s event will have daytime preview hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as an evening hour at 5 to 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. 
During the preview, tickets are placed in the cup corresponding with any of the baskets; the baskets are given away starting at 6 p.m. 
The drawing will be live-streamed in front of an in-person audience and results posted to the church Facebook page and website. 
Basket pickup times will be on Saturday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 2 p.m.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Hope Lives raises $8K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin in Derby

Maria Ammar, second from right, presents a $8,000 donation from the Hope Lives fundraiser to, from left, Cindy Madsen, Griffin Health Diagnostic Imaging Outpatient manager, Kristi Popescu, director of Griffin Health Radiology, Cardiology and Neurology, Griffin Chairman of Radiology Dr. Devika Jajoo, Tori Kochiss, Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness manager, and Hewitt Center Medical Director Dr. Denise Barajas./ Contributed photo

DERBY - The 20th Annual Hope Lives event raised $8,000 for breast cancer screening services at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital.


Hope Lives is a non-profit organization associated with Horizon of Hope, a national campaign by Longaberger Baskets to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer research and local breast cancer services. Maria Ammar, a Longaberger Stylist Consultant for more than 25 years, has organized the luncheon fundraiser as part of the campaign, raising over $120,000 for the Center.


Hope Lives has been raising funds for the Center for 20 years, and the Horizon of Hope program has raised over $20 million for breast health, education, awareness. The donation will be used to help local women pay for breast cancer screening services.


About The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital opened in 2011 and primarily serves the Lower Naugatuck Valley and surrounding communities. 

It combines state-of-the-art technology, a team of highly trained physicians and staff, and a Planetree healing environment to offer patients a comprehensive range of personalized breast care and wellness services.  

The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness features two new, state-of-the-art digital mammography suites with 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) capability, a breast ultrasound suite, and the most advanced system available to perform stereotactic biopsy.  

The Center also utilizes a rapid diagnostic model where patients are often given test results the same day imaging tests are performed, and if indicated, follow up testing (ultrasound, breast biopsy) and even consultation with a breast surgeon are often available the same day if the patient’s schedule permits. 


For more information, call 203-732-1300 or visit griffinhealth.org/cbw.



 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

5th generation Shelton farmer recognized for conservation achievements

Terry Jones




SHELTON - Terry Jones has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 New England Leopold Conservation Award.

 

Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes those who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife resources in their care. 

Terry, a fifth generation farmer, has spent his entire life not only caring for his family farm, but has also worked tirelessly on the state and national levels to protect and preserve farmlands. 

He is an inspiration to his family, and to the many who work with him!



This is a press release from Jones Family Farms in Shelton.