Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Around the Yard - Part 101: February edition


A Facebook memory from this date in 2014.
 

Seymour Public Library to show movie 'Sinners' Wednesday


SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library adult movie matinee will be "Sinners" at 1 p.m. Wednesday. 

The film is rated R and has a run time of 2 hours, 17 minutes. This movie showing is free and for adults.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

Derby Public Library invites tweens, teens to create Valentine's craft


 

'Turnback Tuesday' features Medicine Hall, druggist




Turnback Tuesday is mentioning another Derby business: Medicine Hall, located at the corner of 6th and Hawkins Streets, with G. J. Day as druggist.
George Day was not employed very long at this location. In fact, he became a manager in 1910, a druggist in 1911, and moved to New Haven in 1913.
This pocket calendar was a handout to customers to advertise the business.
It is a recent donation to the library from Robert Ahearn.

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


Democrat officials to sponsor blood drive Monday at Ansonia Armory


 

Griffin Center for Healthy Living in Oxford to host olive oil tasting, presentation





OXFORD - In recognition of American Heart Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is hosting a free olive oil tasting and presentation about its heart health benefits. 

Olive it Up! Will be held Feb.19 from 5-6 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Teaching Kitchen, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road.


Dr. Tassos Kyriakides, assistant professor at Yale School of Public Health and certified olive oil sommelier, will guide attendees through the versatile flavors of extra virgin olive oils, highlighting their impact on human and planetary health and the important role it plays in the Mediterranean diet. 

Dr. Kyriakides, a native of Cyprus, earned a degree in biochemistry as a Fulbright Scholar at UCLA and received his Ph.D. in epidemiology of infectious diseases at the Yale School of Public Health. As an assistant professor, he helps design, guide and collaborates on numerous clinical research projects involving nutrition.


Opened in 2020, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living is a unique facility in which Griffin Health partners with the community in wellness – offering education, guidance and assistance in preventing and managing chronic disease, and promoting overall well-being. 

The Center is part of Griffin’s mission to empower individuals to make choices that change their lifestyles for the better, and embodies Griffin’s goal to not only care for individuals when they are not well, but to build a meaningful relationship, guide, and coach them to maximize their quality of life. 

Visit griffinhealthyliving.org for more information about the Center's features and upcoming community events.


This event is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. 

Visit www.griffinhealth.org/olive-it-up or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.


This is a press release from Griffin Health.


Jr. Friends of Shelton Libraries to host clothing drive at Plumb Memorial