Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

This evening's sunset after a cloudy, rainy day.

From the photo archives: Around the yard - Part 95

Marigold memory from summer of 2020.

Applications open for Leadership Greater Valley at Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Greater Valley 2025

Application due date: Friday, September 12th

Program starts: Thursday, September 18th

Leadership Greater Valley is an 8-week program that builds leadership skills and deepens community understanding.

Participants gain a comprehensive view of local issues, develop essential leadership abilities, and discover opportunities for community involvement. With over 300 alumni serving in key regional roles, from non-profit boards to elected office, the program empowers professionals to make a real impact.

Click here for more information and to apply today.

Farmer's Market to return to Ansonia Friday

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti today announced the return of the Farmer’s Market this Friday, June 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It will run through Nov. 21, rain or shine.

Please come on down for some of Gazy Brothers delicious fruits and vegetables and Amski's Delights jams and jellies and more!

Computers at Huntington Branch Library in Shelton to undergo maintenance

SHELTON - Due to upcoming maintenance, all public computers and wireless printing at the Huntington Branch Library will be UNAVAILABLE from Thursday, June 12 until June 17.

We appreciate your patience during this time!

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Shelton Library System starts summer reading program today

Shared from Huntington Branch Library Kids and Teens Facebook page.

Bubbleology fun on tap at The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library

Bubbleology is TOMORROW!

This Wednesday, June 11th at 1 PM at the Ansonia Library

Pop into Fun with Bubbleology at the Library!

Get ready for a sudsy science adventure! Join us at the library for Bubbleology, where bubbles aren’t just for bathtime — they’re a fascinating world of color, chemistry, and crazy shapes! Watch giant bubbles float through the air and learn the secrets behind their stretchy walls! Perfect for curious kids and playful grown-ups alike.

It’s science, it’s magic — it’s bubble-tastic fun!

Seymour Oxford Food Bank shares wishlist for June

Sharing from the organization's Facebook page:

SEYMOUR - Thanks to YOUR help, we [at Seymour Oxford Food Bank] distributed over 30,000 lbs of food to our neighbors last month!

Each week we’ve received more and more new requests for appointments and continue to be busier than ever. However, we KNOW with your support we can continue to RISE with the demand.

Currently our most needed items are:

Progresso/Chunky Style Soup
Salad Dressing
Chef Boyardee
Spam
Mayo

Items can be ordered through our Amazon Wishlist, dropped off in person at 20 Pine St., Seymour OR shipped to 130 Bee Mountain Road, Oxford.

You can also support our work through a tax deductible monetary donation.

Wishlist Link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PBL224OCT0T...

Donation Link:
https://seymouroxfordf.securepayments.cardpointe.com/pay...

We appreciate you!!!!

My Sister's Place Thrift Store in Ansonia posts this week's sales

My Sister's Place Thrift Store is located at 380 Main St., Ansonia.

Every purchase supports survivors of domestic violence through BHcare’s Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.