Derby Neck Library to host crafternoon for kids Sunday

DERBY - Get ready for a special Kids Crafternoon at Derby Neck Library.

Our friends from the Southford Falls Quilters will be joining us at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, to teach kids ages 8-12 how to hand-stitch their own book totes!

This awesome event was made possible by a grant from the Valley Community Foundation to inspire the next generation of quilters.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; please call 203-734-1492 to sign up!

The Library is located at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia police officers interviewed about domestic violence awareness video

From the Ansonia Police Department Facebook page: 

Make sure you tune into WFSB channel 3 at 3 p.m. today, November 5, to watch Great Day Connecticut. 

Officer Ribeiro and Officer Semeraro were interviewed about the video they created for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Derby Historical Society publishes November/December newsletter

 

The Society's current periodical features the history of the Howard and Barber department store in Derby, including biographies of its founders. 

Click below to read:

https://mcusercontent.com/3a79ac2188170e3441f4525f1/files/e5489726-120b-a263-12f0-70bfbfd4b945/DHS_Newsletter_V2_NovDec2024_compressed_1_.pdf

Holly Fair on tap at St. Margaret Mary Church in Shelton

 

Adam's House in Shelton slates fundraiser, raises S76K at 'Dancing with the Stars'

Join us for a SIP AND SHOP EVENT! THIS Thursday at 6 pm at MELLOW MONKEY 360 Sniffens Lane, Stratford Start your holiday shopping -- and a portion of all sales will be donated to Adam's House! FREE TO ATTEND Please reserve a spot HERE Over $76,000 raised at 5th Annual "Dancing with the Stars" Thanks to the talented dancers, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic attendees and supporters who helped us exceed our goal! And congratulations to Alexa Benfanti and her partner, Felix, who won the Judges' Choice Award -- Alexa is an Adam's House alum, and was in the first teen group to graduate from the "Helping Hearts Heal" program at Adam's House. We hope to see all of you in October 2025! Do you know someone who wants to support Adam's House as a "Star" dancer? Contact Noelle: noelle@adamshousect.org) EXPLORE OPEN BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS  We are starting our search for new members to join our current Board in early 2025. If you are interested in helping us build on the growth and success of Adam's House and would like to learn more about the available positions, please send an email to allison@adamshousect.org "Friends in Grief" Training Registration Open "Friends in Grief" (FIG) volunteers are always needed! Our FIGs are moderators and facilitators of the "Helping Hearts Heal" programming. Our next training session is hybrid. There is a virtual training component, and an in-person session on January 25th from 9am-3pm. Pre-registration is required. REGISTER FOR FIG TRAINING Do you know someone who could benefit from our programs? Do you know a child, adult or family in need of grief education and peer support as they navigate their grief journey? Registration for 2025 programs will open soon. Families can learn more by clicking here or visiting "Services" at adamshousect.org LIGHT UP HOPE for Adam's House As you think about year-end giving, remember that a gift to Adam's House has an immediate positive impact on our programs and allows us to continue offering NO-COST services to grieving children and their families. Keep an eye on your inbox in mid-November for information about how to support "Light Up Hope" at Adam's House.

Adam's House | 241 Coram Ave | Shelton, CT 06484 US

Blessing Pantry in Seymour needs volunteers unloading food shipment

Our friends at The Blessing Pantry need our help!!!

We are gathering volunteers to assist with unloading their monthly food shipment from the Midwest Food bank.

Each month, volunteers from The Blessing Pantry travel to the Midwest Foodbank in Manchester and bring back THOUSANDS of pounds of food to help feed our neighbors.

We are looking for individuals to help with unloading these food items THIS WEDNESDAY Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m.

Just in case you can’t tell from the photos, it’s actually a lot of FUN. It’s also a great way to meet your neighbors while giving back to the community.

If you have an hour or two to spare and are interested in volunteering please reach out to the Blessing Pantry. We are looking forward to collaborating with you!

Blessing Pantry Contact Info:

203-888-6596

theblessingpantry@gmail.com

91 Church St., Seymour, CT 06483

This is shared from the Little Free Pantry on Skokorat Facebook page.

Griffin Health, Agency on Aging to host educational talks for seniors in Valley

Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut are hosting a series of medication safety talks and free blood pressure screenings for seniors throughout the Valley in November.

The events will feature a discussion led by Griffin Health Director of Pharmacy Services Lisa Jaser, Pharm D, of medication safety and how to make smart prescription choices. 

Griffin Health caregivers will also be offering free blood pressure screenings and consultations.

The events are scheduled for Nov. 18 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Seymour Senior Center; Nov. 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Derby Neck Library; Nov. 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ansonia Senior Center; and Nov. 27 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Shelton Senior Center.

These offerings are part of the AgeWell program which is co-sponsored by Griffin Health and the Agency on Aging of South-Central Connecticut to increase access to care and prevent disease among the Valley senior community through a series of health screenings and healthy living education sessions each month. 

Periodically, this program provides nutritiously balanced and delicious foods for attendees.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Connecticut Foodshare truck to visit St. Mary's Church in Derby Tuesday

DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will return to St. Mary’s Church parking lot Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 2:15-3 p.m.

No income limits, no questions asked...just bring a bag to receive some food.

Next visit after that is Nov. 19.

The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.

This is shared from Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul in Derby posts daily sales, needs Thanksgiving food donations

 

Derby Public Library to show 2 movie matinees in November

 

Valley Pharmacy to sponsor flu shot clinic at Ansonia Senior Center

The Ansonia Senior Center is at 65 Main St., Ansonia.

 

Derby Neck Library to host Littles' Story Time Monday

10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 4

DERBY - Every other Monday, little ones are invited to join Miss Krissy and Miss Sarah for some fun finger plays, stories, and games aimed at early literacy, language development, and socialization!

This program is targeted to ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome!
Derby Public Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

Sunday sunset view through the window.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank seeks sponsors for Thanksgiving dinners

250 families [as of the organization's Oct. 30 post] have already signed up to receive a Thanksgiving meal from us. We are full of gratitude for all the donations our community has already contributed to fulfill the great need.

Please consider sponsoring a family meal or a portion of the meal.

Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help. You bring blessings to others with your contributions.
The Seymour Oxford Food Bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

Click this link to donate.https://seymouroxfordf.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay...



This is shared from the Seymour Oxford Food Bank's Facebook page.

Seymour Oxford Food Bank seeks sponsors for Thanksgiving dinners

250 families [as of the organization's Oct. 30 post] have already signed up to receive a Thanksgiving meal from us. We are full of gratitude for all the donations our community has already contributed to fulfill the great need.

Please consider sponsoring a family meal or a portion of the meal. 

Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help. You bring blessings to others with your contributions.

The Seymour Oxford Food Bank is at 20 Pine St., Seymour.

Click this link to donate.https://seymouroxfordf.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay...

This is shared from the Seymour Oxford Food Bank's Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Bassett House, Derby YMCA

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo features the Derby YMCA once located on Elizabeth Street.

The green building on the left with the green shutters is the Derby YMCA.

It was located next to the Bassett House Hotel, which burned down in 1911, so that means the YMCA was also in Derby around that time. Interestingly, it was in this building - previously home to Dr. Ambrose Beardsley - that Beardsley suggested naming "Ansonia" after Anson Phelps.

[First published on this date in 2015.]

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

Celebrate Shelton to host tree lighting, holiday market at Veterans Memorial Park

Join Celebrate Shelton as we deck the halls and light the Community Tree from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6.

Come early, sip on some free hot cocoa, enjoy community performances and stay warm by the bonfires, sing along to your favorite holiday songs, and shop our Holiday Market featuring an amazing group of local artisans and vendors!

Tree lighting will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making an appearance too!

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

TEAM posts Toys 4 Kids toy collection locations in region

Announcing our first TEAM Toys 4 Kids 2024 Collection Sites in the community!

Stop by any one of these locations to drop off a toy to donate to children in need!

Want to join the list and Make Magic Happen? Send us your business info here and we will get you a collection box! https://forms.gle/qGyRZ1C6bTFmAiHd8

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.