The Valley Voice: 08/13/24

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

From the photo archives: Looking at the sky

Photo taken on this date in 2014 from a parking lot in downtown Ansonia.

Nu Groove to perform Wednesday at Veterans Park in Ansonia

The Night Visitors to perform Wednesday on Huntington Green in Shelton

SHELTON - The Night Visitors will perform from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday on the Huntington Green.

From the band's Facebook page:

"Born of Highland Rovers, The Night Visitors have an updated spin on that Celtic Rock tradition."

Klarides-Ditria: Tax Free Week runs from Sunday-Aug. 24

Dear friends and neighbors,

It feels like prices keep rising and we are paying more for everything we purchase, including food, clothing, and fuel.

Saving money is more important than ever, and with school only a few weeks away for some students, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week,” which runs from Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24.

Now is a great time to save on all of your kids’ back-to-school wear, both in stores and online.

This one-week event eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item. Since sales tax is calculated after the use of any coupons or discounts, if the final price per item is less than $100, the sale is exempt from taxes. Clothing or footwear under $100 put on layaway during this week are also tax-free.

Tax Free Week was first enacted in 2000 and applies to most clothing and footwear purchases intended for everyday use.

Goods not covered under the program include, but are not limited to: clothing or footwear specifically designed for athletic activities: football cleats, specialty boots for fishing, hiking, skiing and other activities, as well as wet suits, helmets and headbands, etc., and accessories like jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches, etc.

Please consult with your local retailer, or contact the Department of Revenue Services for a list of qualifying and non-qualifying items.

I hope you find this information helpful.

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

With school starting and thousands of children soon waiting at the end of their driveways or on the side of a road for the bus, I wanted to remind everyone to be careful on our public roadways.

When school is in session, drivers should use extra caution, especially near bus stops, schools, playgrounds, and athletic fields.

Safety tips for drivers:

State law prohibits passing a school bus with its lights flashing. Some school buses are equipped with cameras to record passing drivers.
Observe the no-passing law and expect the unexpected when traveling near school buses in school driveways.
Watch for children, especially when driving in neighborhoods with school zones.
Drive slowly.
Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Watch for children playing and gathering near school bus stops.

Safety tips for parents and children:

Be waiting at your bus stop 5 minutes ahead of the scheduled pick up.
Wait 10 feet back from the road and wear visible clothing.
Always wait for the bus driver's head nod before boarding the bus or crossing the street. They're watching out for you!
If you can’t see the driver, then the driver can’t see you. Make visual contact!
If you drop something in the road, leave it. If it's important, make sure the bus driver knows you're about to bend down and possibly disappear from his/her sight.
If an important item ends up under the bus, do not retrieve it unless the driver gives you permission to do so.
Board the bus and quickly find a seat.
Avoid distracting the bus driver for anything other than an emergency.

I hope this information is helpful and I wish you all a safe and successful school year!

Sincerely,

Echo Hose Ambulance in Shelton to celebrate 75th anniversary

Opening Band: Chuck's in London taking the stage at 6 p.m. and the headliner band Mullet takes the stage at 8:30 p.m.

We are excited to announce that the evening will feature live music from the popular 80's rock band, Mullet!

Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorite hits from the era. 1988 was an important year for Echo Hose Ambulance. The City recognized the community was growing and a free-standing EMS facility would be important to support the growth of the City.

In 1988, the City of Shelton built the EMS headquarters at 100 Meadow St. where the service responds when dispatched to almost 7,000 emergency calls annually.

This event is our way of saying thank you to the community for your ongoing support. We welcome you to come and enjoy the festivities and help us celebrate 75 years of service to the City of Shelton.

Feel free to bring a picnic basket, your family, and friends along for a night of entertainment. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase from our local businesses.

Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Echo Hose Ambulance's service and dedication. Let's make this a night to remember together!

A special thank you to our friends at the Valley Community Foundation for awarding Echo Hose Ambulance with a $1,000 grant to help support this free community event.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Preschool fun to feature story, play at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

Preschool Play

Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join Miss Maura at Plumb Memorial Library to hear the reading of a picture book.

Then it's time to join our library playdate to explore our library toys and books plus meet some new friends too!

Ages: 3-5 years old

Day/Date: Friday, Aug.16

Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

or call 203-924-1580.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Milford Oyster Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary Saturday

Celebrate 50 years of FUN at The Annual Milford Oyster Festival with great live music from 7 band on 2 stages, 30,000 fresh oysters, craft beer and wine, over 200 arts and craft vendors, car show, canoe and kayak races, children's activities and stage, amusement rides, civic and local business displays and lots of great food.

Many thanks to our Title Sponsor, Xfinity. This years bands include Little Feat, Lead Singers of Classic Rock, Living Colour, No Strings Attached, Sweet Emotion, Shot Down and School Of Rock.

Join in the fun on 8/17 at this FREE event!

For more info visit https://milfordoysterfestival.com/

Mike Brandon Band to perform today at Jackson Cove in Oxford

Concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs, pack your picnic baskets and come sit back, relax and enjoy great music in this beautiful setting. (No Alcohol Please)
Light refreshments will be for sale
Concerts are free to the public and beach permit restrictions will be waived at 5:30pm on concert nights
Concerts begin at 6:30 until the final concert of the season which will begin at 6:00pm
Cancellation Line: 203-888-2543, Press 3 then 1
Announcements will be made by 4:00pm the day of the concert in the event of cancellation due to weather
(If there's no updated message concerts are still ON)