Ansonia High School slates annual pops concert, senior recognition ceremony

 

Ansonia mayor, chief welcome newest police officer; congratulations!

Mayor David S. Cassetti and Chief Wayne Williams congratulate and welcome Officer Edgar Gonzalez, who will be joining the Ansonia Police Department.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Seymour Lions to discuss forming club in Ansonia

Come find out about this club, join in the fun, and become a charter member! 

The club is currently a branch club under the Seymour Lions but once we hit 20 members we will be our own club!

Rochelle to meet with constituents at Copper City Bar & Grill in Ansonia

 

Ansonia Library Book Club to discuss 'The Lost Summers of Newport'

 

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Reiki Level 1 Workshop

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a Reiki Level 1 Workshop June 14 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave.

Reiki is a complementary healing method based on ancient healing practices that involves the conscious direction of healing energy through the practitioner's hands.
When channeled properly, this energy relieves energy blockages to the body and bring balances to the energy fields thereby promoting healing on all levels.

Reiki Master Laura Howell will teach the basic concepts of Reiki, allowing ample time for hands-on practice.

The workshop cost for the public is $150, which includes completion certificate and Reiki book. Griffin Hospital employees and current volunteers can register at the rate of $25. 

Payment must be cash or check, and is due upon enrollment.

Workshop participants from the general public are required to become a Griffin Health volunteer, and are expected to give 100 hours of service prior to receiving their Reiki completion certificate.

Workshop space is limited, and preregistration is required by June 7. 

To register, contact Wendy Farrington at 203-732-7434.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Ansonia High School Drama Club to present Open Mic Night

ANSONIA - AHS Drama Club will host an Open Mic Night from 6-8 p.m. May 15.

There will be performances from both teachers and students that include singing, dancing, and comedy.

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

 

Ansonia officials congratulate historical commission essay contest winners

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti Tuesday congratulated all three winners of the 2024 Essay Contest supported by the Ansonia Historical Commission at an award ceremony at the Ansonia Library.

This year’s essay topic was the impact of the 1955 flood on Downtown Ansonia.

Out of 63 essays, three were selected as winning entries:

Anthony Marini, 1st Place

Stanley Vasquez, 2nd Place

Haley Acoba, 3rd Place

Big thanks and appreciation to our amazing Ansonia Historical Commission for their support and work on this event: former Mayor Thomas P. Clifford; Bartholomew Flaherty; Michelle Libby; John Maloney; and John Kileen.

Also big appreciation to the judging panel: Jennifer Bosques; Daniel Bosques; and Jen Shuart.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday' features historic Derby Green

Turnback Tuesday takes a look at the Derby Green, located between Elizabeth, Minerva, 5th and what used to be 4th Streets. 

This public square became a gathering place, and according to the City of Derby website was designated as a Public Green in April,1845. 

There are 3 churches surrounding the Green (Immanuel St. James, Derby Methodist and 2nd Congregational) plus there is a beautiful, oft-used Gazebo located at the south end.

The Green also houses monuments dedicated to the many who served in past wars and for the attack on 9/11/2001. 

There are two time capsules buried on the upper part of the Green: one buried in 1975 during the Derby Tercentenary to be opened in 2025, and one for Ed Strang Day in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 3, to be opened in 2064.

The "Birmingham Green Historic District" (or Derby Green) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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

CT Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby today

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot today, May 7 from 2:15-3 p.m. 

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

No income limits, no questions asked - just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit will be May 21.

Derby Public Library to host bilingual story walk

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host a Bilingual Story Walk (Spanish/English) for all ages in the children's room from Wednesday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 29. The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St.

The event features the book "Con Pollo" by Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez.

Registration not required.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Looking back at a history-making day in Ansonia

 

Community breakfast slated Saturday at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

... at 7:50 p.m. Have a peaceful evening.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank shares May wish list

Wish List for May for our Summer Program:

Fruit Snacks/ Tuna/ Chicken/ Baked Beans/ Vienna Sausages/ Pop Tarts

Thank you!

The food bank is located at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Food Trucks on the River on tap at Veterans Memorial Park in Shelton

 

Emmett O'Brien Tech in Ansonia to hold car show, pancake breakfast

 

Save the date: Seymour Historical Society to host Humphreysville Market

**ALL VENDOR SPACES ARE FULL**

St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts this week's sales

Watch your style blossom and refresh with this wallet-friendly sale! Lots of gift ideas for MOMS too! 

Come shop, donate, and know that YOU are supporting your local food pantry!

This is shared from the organization's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to present 2 Hepburn movies Wednesday

 The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Author to discuss book on resilience, recovery at Griffin Hospital in Derby

 

Children to learn cooking at Plumb Memorial Library event in Shelton

Book Bites

Ages: Grades 5 and 6
Day/Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Join Miss Maura as we make culinary cuisine based on a book we read!
May's monthly book is: This Is How I Roll by Debbi Michoko Florence. 

Once your child has registered, please borrow a copy of our book to read at home. Then the day of our program, we will discuss the book and try to make sushi with veggies, rice and shrimp, and also candy sushi too!

This is a hands-on food program at the library. Recipes, food, cooking instruments and direction will be provided. Caregivers must remain in Plumb Memorial Library during this hands-on food program.

Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=519016&PK=
or call 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System
Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to hold program on true crime in Connecticut history

 

Derby Public Library to host DMV in-person services May 15

 

Master's Table offers free meal today at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

Free Community Meal

When: Today, May 5 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. or until food runs out (rain or shine).

Where: Assumption Church Hall, 61 N. Cliff St., Ansonia

All meals will be take out only and you must be present to receive a meal.

Park car and enter church hall, masks are optional. If you are unable to exit your car or don't want to come inside, please speak to our volunteers outside and they will bring out your meal.

Pick up meal and browse giveaway table. You can eat your takeout meal inside but bring your own beverage.

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Backyard view at 7:34 p.m. today.

Recuperation journey: Sunset from this date last year

 Beautiful memory. 

Trivia and Dinner event in Shelton to benefit Masters Table Community Meals

 

City of Derby seeks to hire director of public library

 

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Have a peaceful evening.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold talent show at Derby High School

 

'Turnback Tuesday' from May 3, 2018 featuring Purdy Drug Co. in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features The Purdy Drug Company. 

Established in 1894/1895 by Harrison E. Purdy, the company was first located at 68 Main St. in Derby, which was where this image was taken.

The Purdy Drug Company then moved sometime in the 1930s and remained at 59 Fourth St. until it closed in the 60s. 

Harrison was the company President and Treasurer while his wife, Anna, was the Secretary.

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

Participate in citywide tag sale to support Ansonia Nature Center

 

Recuperation journey: From the archives

Sharing a photo memory from May 2020.

Cub Scout Pack 3 to host bike rodeo Saturday at Derby High School

 This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Ballroom Dance Night on tap May 10 at Seymour Community Center

 

This is shared from the Seymour Community Center Facebook page.

Derby-Shelton Rotary Club presents 3rd annual Flags for Heroes

 

Good Stuff Thrift Shop in Shelton holding weekend tag sale

SHELTON - We [at Good Stuff Thrift Shop] are taking the show outside this weekend!! Stop by and see us as our shop is going “tag sale” style. 

We’re open today and Friday from 11-4 and Saturday from 9-4. Our front yard will be full of awesome items looking for homes. 

Plus, we have two floors of just as amazing stuff inside our shop at 186 Coram Ave. next to the Church Of The Good Shepherd and the Little Free Pantry at Good Shepherd.

This is shared from the Good Stuff Thrift Shop Facebook page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host Family Fort Night

Ages: 3 years and older
Date: May 9
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Families with children 3 years old and older are welcome to join Miss Maura as we construct forts using sheets and lightweight blankets provided by participants. 

Once we have built our forts, we will all get underneath and enjoy a few cozy stories. Participants are asked to also please bring flashlights or camping lanterns, as we will be reading with the lights off and under our giant fort!! 

Registration is required for children only. Registration begins April 30 at noon through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. 
 

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to host Tweens Try Tuesdays

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library staff will host a program for tweens ages 9-12 one Tuesday a month as we try some new foods together and chat about tv, school, and books! 

The next meeting is at 4:30 p.m. May 7.
The library is at 46 Church St. 

Registration is not required.
For more information, call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Griffin Hospital honors volunteers, awards scholarships at recognition dinner in Derby

Rania Parikh 

Eliana Howard

Shellymar Casillas

Hailey Burton

Samantha Burton

DERBY - Griffin Hospital recently honored its volunteers for selflessly giving their time and talents to the hospital at its 2024 Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Sage in Derby.

A total of 126 hospital volunteers logged more than 20,628 hours last year while serving as ambassadors, candy stripers, bakers, shuttle drivers, soft touch therapy providers, writers of vital patient stories and many more roles that benefited hospital patients, visitors and staff.

“Every day, our volunteers make our community stronger by being actively involved at Griffin Hospital,” said Griffin Hospital Volunteer Program and Guest Relations Supervisor Kathy Browne. “Our volunteers have gone above and beyond in making positive differences in the lives of Griffin Hospital’s patients and their loved ones, and fellow Griffin Health caregivers. But, just as important, they fulfill something in themselves – becoming better persons in making the world around us a better place.”

Student Volunteers Honored

Griffin Hospital Volunteer Services also awarded its annual $1,500 and $1,000 scholarships for high school volunteers going on to college next school year.

For more than 50 years, Griffin Hospital has awarded scholarships to community students pursuing advanced education. In order to qualify for these scholarships, the students must have volunteered over 100 hours at the hospital, been in high academic standing, have been accepted into an accredited college or university, demonstrated initiative and perseverance and possess exemplary moral character.

The winners of this year’s $1,500 scholarships are: 

Shellymar Casillas of Ansonia High School; Eliana Howard of Trumbull High School; and Rania Parikh of St. Joseph's High School. 

Hailey and Samantha Burton, both of Ansonia High School, won $1,000 scholarships.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.