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5k Registration Opens Tomorrow July 1 The 13th Annual Pounding the Pavement for Pink 5k Registration opens Monday, July 1 at 9 a.m. exclusively on RunSignUp. This year's event is Oct. 5 in Seymour or virtually anywhere that same weekend! Early Bird Registration is July 1-14 - Save with our best rate of $25 and guarantee your (optional) race shirt! Race Options: 5k - Live in Seymour (3.1 Mile Walk or Run)  5k - Virtual Anywhere (3.1 Mile Walk or Run)  Kids Race - Live in Seymour (~.5 Mile Run) Kids Race - Virtual (.5 Mile Walk or Run) Our Kids Race is a short fun run for children ages 8 and under. Grab your friends & family and start a team! Our teams are the spirit of our race - a community's fight against breast cancer. Sponsorships are available for this event, learn more here. Check out our early registration incentives below to celebrate out 13th annual event.

Abundant Life in Ansonia to offer self-collected COVID tests July 8, 22

 

Seymour Public Library to host Kindness Ninjas fun

SEYMOUR - Drop-in like a ninja to Seymour Public Library from 2-4 p.m. July 19 and write and decorate kindness notes that you can sneak into library books when you’re done!

For more information, call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby holding blowout sale

Float on in to our nice cool shop full of hot summertime deals! See our summer schedule! Thrift and food donations welcome.

This is shared from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop and Food Bank Facebook page.

Recuperation journey 2.0: From the photo archives

Good morning!

I took this in late June, 2020. Being away from home for five weeks means no flowers in the yard this year. Not yet anyway!

  

Seymour Culture & Arts slates summer concerts, to collect items for veterans

*We will be collecting for veterans during our Summer Concert Series this season!

Socks, deodorant, shampoo, shaving cream, bar soap, body wash, t-shirts and men's underwear all sizes.
(All items must be new)

Ansonia Cultural Commission to host summer concerts at Veterans Park

 

Derby Public Library to show movie matinees in July, August

 

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

Double rainbow captured on this date in 2020. Keep looking up!

Orchard Hill Band to perform on Huntington Green

The Orchard Hill Band

SHELTON - Orchard Hill will perform at 7 p.m. July 10 in the Music Under The Stars summer concert series on the Huntington Green. 

Save the date and join us for a great evening of Classic Rock on the historic Huntington Green. Bring your chairs, blankets, food, drinks, family and friends, it’s going to be a great night of live local music.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Neck Needlers stock Nook, sell items to support Library

DERBY - The Derby Neck Library Needlers are meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday to work on their fiber arts projects, but they've also stocked the Library's Needlers Nook with plenty of cute items already, including hand towels and decor items perfect for the Fourth of July.

All proceeds from the Nook go directly to the Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Public Library posts holiday closing; online resources available

Outside book drops will be open to return library items. 

Enjoy the great selection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies and TV shows using the online resources found at www.derbypubliclibrary.org, Libby and Hoopla, where you can borrow and enjoy a plethora of online media everywhere you have a screen - your computer, your phone, your car, even your smart TV!

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby to host downtown fireworks celebration Wednesday

 

Weaving workshop for kids slated at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

Yarn Baskets Workshop

Ages: 6 years and older
Day/Date: Tuesday, July 2
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Learn to make a loom from a paper plate then weave yarn to create a colorful basket in this hands-on art workshop! 

Caregivers will be participating in this program with their child.

Register online https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=525695&PK=
or call (203) 924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page. 

Singer/songwriter to present interactive program at Ansonia Nature Center

Chris Rowlands, Puppeteer and Singer, to appear at 7 p.m. July 26 at Ansonia Nature Center.

Chris Rowlands is an award-winning singer and songwriter who offers an interactive, kid-friendly presentation for those who love music and nature. He creatively blends music, comedy, and education in a fast-paced show that teaches and inspires.

Rowlands brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props to teach children about animals and their habitats.

The Environment Magazine has honored Chris with its first E Award for his environmental education programs.

Don’t miss this musical program! FEE: $10 per family.

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane, Ansonia.

This is shared from a press release.

Seymour Public Library to offer magic workshop for kids

SEYMOUR - Learn the secrets behind some of your favorite magic tricks at 6 p.m. July 17 at Seymour Public Library.

To keep the magic alive, we ask that only children 8 and older attend this workshop.

Registration is required. 

For more information or to register, call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host laser tag for teens, tweens Friday

DERBY - Teens and Tweens, get ready for a special Friday event: Laser Tag in the Library!

This Friday between 3-6 p.m., tweens and teens are invited to the library during its closed hours to play team laser tag.

They are divided into two teams and take turns using our laser tag equipment to play Capture the Flag! The library lights are dimmed, and the teens and tweens have free reign of the library and can play in any part of the building, except for staff only areas and the children’s room.

The children's room is designated as a “safe zone” where kids can go if they have lost all of their lives or need to rest.

The Library is at 313 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Shelton Libraries announce Fourth of July holiday closings

 

Derby Public Library offers help with resumes, cover letters

 

Ansonia Senior Center to celebrate 1st anniversary

 

Land Stewards to cut invasive plant at Ansonia Nature Center

Stewardship Series 1: Nix the Knotweed  – July 6, 10 a.m.

Join the Ansonia Nature Center’s Land Stewards Team and help us in our 3-year effort to restore the park’s land.

Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant and a threat to our Nature Center habitats and waterways. We will gather as a team to do a carbohydrate starvation cut to select sensitive knotweed-infested areas.

Please bring loppers or a harvesting knife. Afterward, we will have pizza and s’mores in Pavilion #2.

For ages 12 and up (accompanied by an adult).

The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfeield Lane.

This is a press release from the Ansonia Nature Center.

Seymour Public Library to close on Saturdays in summer

 

Ansonia High School posts 4th quarter honor roll

Grade 9 High Honors

Aaliyah Ballester, Mileydi Carcamo, Samantha Castro, Adonijah Clinton, Julia Cybulski, Samantha Flaucher, Alice Jiang, Leah Kish, Christopher Rodriguez, Jorge Villalobos, Carol Winters.

Grade 9 Second Honors

Gabriela Alvarez, Manuela Bastidas, Anira Benitez-Jennings, Liana Benton, Phoenix Cariolo, Collin Copeland, Jacob Cronan, Shania Curet, Sahil Damania, Nevaeh Deleon, Porsha Ekhator, Valentina Erazo-Potosi, Jayden Ghiggia, Christian Huydic, Paige King, Molly Lynch, Andrew Mancini, Krystal Martinez-Santos, Sally Nguyen, Molly O'Brien, Evelyn Palacios, Kayla Picheco, Bailey Quick, Tavian Sciaba, Miley Tavarez, Grace Tindall, Noah Torres, Farhina Usha.

Grade 10 High Honors

Jessica Apanowicz, Kim-Ashley Aurelien, Alishba Baig, Benjamin Brejwo, Iker Castro-Esteban, Chris Collado, Kodentino Cooper, Rafael Davila, Callie Geoghan, Alexander Georgis, Sindi Groballi, Abdalla Hanaif, Ana Kamolli, Kristyana Lugo, Brianna Mastrantoni, Jahnielys Padilla, Justine Palmer, Lucas Racchumi, Peyton Santiago, Aidan Wilczynski, Joleen Xayasone.

Grade 10 Second Honors

Jorge Aguilar, Weston Ahearn, Jeacary Augustin, Naimah Augustin, Daniel Ayala, Krista Baldospino, Kayleigh Browne, Brittanya Burke, Joseph Carotenuto, Christina Chatfield, Jasmine Duarte, Presley Ekhator, Prince Ekhator, Owen Galbraith, Nathanael Garcia, Emmie Hernandez, Cassandra Hicks, Keira Hovhannissian, Chaz Jett, Victoria Jimenez-Mollo, Kymani Johnson, Jahzari Lawson, Tavon Long, Adrienne Mikita, Nazaria Mintz, Zoey Orellana, Jean Pierre, Matthew Riccardi, Jacob Romanowski, Aneshia Rosario, Daniel Rotteck, Tianna Scott, Dylan Tuttle.

Grade 11 High Honors

Ezel Arslan, Makayla D'Alessio, Ethan Delvalle, Katherine Freire, Chloe Geoghan, David Hall, Zoey Miller, Alana Morell, Hailey Muzzi.

Grade 11 Second Honors

Julie-Ana Chambers, Jayden Crenshaw, Kasee Discepola, Maria Dominguez, Cailyn Edwards, Andrew Endres, Maya Espin, Natalia Gonzales, Merelyn Gonzalez, Ibrahim Hanaif, Martin Jaramillo, Lory Jean, Brooke Johnson, Karisma Jones, Gabriella Librandi, Bettie Mastrantoni, Sanaa Middleton, Khadija Miller, Joseph Misenti, Anthony Pagano, Mia Reyes, Yazmarie Santiago, Tyler Severino, Reese Shuart, Bryan Soto, Tulley Szost, Lilly Ullrich, Sh'nyah Whitfield, Quintez Whittle, Juliana Xayasone.

Grade 12 High Honors

Brighton Ahearn, Michael Arias, Rickayla Blagrove, Hailey Burton, Samantha Burton, Fahmida Chowdhury, Se-Nirha Degro, Atyana Delvalle, Kyle Disley, Kelly Horjatschun, Addyson Izzo, Jennipher Najeeb, Paul Palmer, Angel Pinto, Julia Pinto, Lilly Rogers, Melissa Rosario-Reyes, Riana Sullivan, Julia Wright.

Grade 12 Second Honors

Patricia Amankwah, Nicholas Ardito, Victor Benitez, Alexandra Bevan, Kasey Bonilla, Jamiah Carrillo, Christian Deutscher-Cordova, Preston Dziubina, Gwyneth Fasciano, Zoe Frager, Landon Kerr, Jonathan Kish, Jovan Lilly, Alexandra Makowski, Samantha Palmieri, Kaleeah Philoche, Matthew Pinto, Jayden Pires, Izaiah Ribeiro, Cassandra Santiago, Andrew Smith.

Congratulations to all on their academic achievements!

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) highlights St. Mary's School in Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits the old St. Mary’s School that was located on the corner of Cottage and Elizabeth Streets.

The school was built/dedicated in 1897 with the 1st graduating class in 1901. Prior to the school being built, the students used the basement of the church.

The first image shows the crossing bridge connecting different sections of the school. The second image is of two girls attending the school with their backs towards Cottage Street under that crossing bridge.

In 1953, a new school was built, and the old one was removed in 1969, where the parking lot of the church is today.

These photos are a recent donation to the Library in memory of the Farley family. Images were taken in the early 1950s.

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

Rochelle to sponsor Job Fair Wednesday at Ansonia High School

 

Celebrate Shelton slates Downtown Sounds at Veterans Memorial Park

 

Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire returns to Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire is back for our 12th year! 

Dates are June 29-30, July 6-7, July 13-14 

Saturdays 11 a.m.-9 p.m./Sundays 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Join us for a weekend of fantasy and fun that you won’t be able to experience anywhere else! 

Enjoy incredible performances featuring live combat, singing, magic, and so much more.

MFRF features its very own original storyline, written specifically for this year’s Faire, that is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat!

Shop at our unique vendors selling a wide variety of items, including Renaissance and fantasy clothing, jewelry, soaps, leather goods, and more. Be sure to visit our food vendors for a delicious meal or sweet treat! You can also test your skills at the Proving grounds with axe throwing, knife throwing, and archery!
Indulge in delicious beverages from one of our Pub tents and wander around the shire while enjoying your drink! 

For more information visit: https://www.mfrenfaire.com

Seymour Historical Society to hold Humphreysville Market Sunday

 

This is shared from the historical society's Facebook page.

Learn about Medicare at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

 This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Master's Table slates July meals at Assumption Church Hall in Ansonia

 

Derby Public Library invites teens to participate in summer club

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to the 2024 Teen Summer Library Club. 

This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library!” encouraging teens to engage in library programs that include Teen Game Time and Teen Advisory Board gatherings on Wednesdays, June 26, July 10, 17, 31, and Aug. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m.! 

Teens who attend programs, review books/articles and/or evaluate websites are entered into drawings for prizes. 

A grand prize winner will be drawn at the club’s finale Pizza Party Aug. 7. 

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Ansonia Library to host summer fun with book and movie

 

Seymour Public Library to host Food Explorers cooking program

SEYMOUR - Join Food Explorers at noon June 26 at Seymour Public Library for a hands-on cooking program!

You’ll be making your own dough to make tortillas from scratch! You’ll learn how to mix, knead, and roll your dough to make your own tortillas, and create a delicious filling for quick and easy tacos.

Best for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required for this program.

The Library is at 41 Church St.

For more information, or to register call 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page. 

Food festival on tap at St. Mary's Church grounds in Derby

 

Derby Public Library to kick off summer reading program

 

Volunteers sought to assist elderly patients at Griffin Hospital in Derby

 

DERBY - The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at Griffin Hospital is looking for volunteers to provide additional support for elderly patients.

Research shows that between 30 and 50 percent of seniors can experience a decline in their physical and cognitive abilities during a hospital stay.

HELP is a comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care program that provides important connections between volunteers and patients, including meal time assistance, daily orientation, therapeutic activities, walking and exercise, to help patients maintain their optimal level of well-being. 

HELP volunteers also work in partnership with the doctors and nursing staff to highlight issues specific to geriatric care and to provide education to patients and their families.

Anyone 18 years and older is eligible to volunteer for HELP. 

No previous medical experience is required, and training and supervision are provided. Volunteers are required to give a minimum six-month commitment of one four-hour shift per week. 

The program is most needed on weekdays from 4-8 p.m. Limited day shifts are also available.

College students looking to enter the medical field are encouraged to apply as this opportunity will provide hands-on patient care experience. College scholarship incentives are also available.

To apply or for more information, call 203-732-1553. 

For more information about volunteering at Griffin Hospital, visit griffinhealth.org/volunteer.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.