Valley Arts Council seeks ads for journal

Sharing a message from arts council prez Rich DiCarlo:

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS :

"You too can place an ad to promote your art or photography in the 2015 State of the Arts Journal.
"Reach a select audience of select persons with disposable income..."potential art buyers"

"Special offer for VAC members: buy an ad and get bumped up to the next larger size!

"For example: take out a quarter page ad and you will be upgraded to a half page... 
Great savings... Great opportunity... Hurry
Limited space available - the journal is almost sold out!

"This is not your run of the mill ad book. It's an entertaining report on the state of the arts and culture in the Valley region."

Contact Rich at:

studiochid@sbcglobal.net

or call 203-906-4343

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to host breakfast before parade

DERBY - Please be sure to stop by the St. Mary-St Michael School Pancake Breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade from 7-11:30 a.m. May 25.

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice, and water. 
The cost is $5. 
This event helps support the students, student activities, and operation of the school. 

The breakfast will be served in St. Mary Church basement, 212 Elizabeth St.


This is a press release from the school. 

Renaissance Faire planned at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

ANSONIA - The Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire will return for three consecutive weekends to Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway.

The event will run from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 20-21, June 27-28, and July 4-5, rain or shine.


See the Faire's official Facebook page and website for more information.

Valley Chamber to host 'SchmoozaPalooza' in Shelton

 

SHELTON - The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will host SchmoozaPalooza, the 14th annual Business After Hours & Expo, from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday at One Waterview Drive.

The event promises to be as fun to attend as it is to say!

Join area business professionals as they gather for some early evening networking. Admission is free.

Bring your friends, co-workers and clients to preview the latest products and services from exhibitors in a fun and casual networking environment.
The evening will include music, networking, food tastings, door prizes and more!

From promoting your company, making new contacts, and generating sales leads to winding down after work with a drink and tasty treats from some of the Valley’s best restaurants and caterers, the SchmoozaPalooza experience is all about business in action and making connections.

The event will feature:

Chamber member exhibitors
Samples from Valley area caterers and restaurants
Cash bar
Scavenger hunt plus giveaways and prizes
Free ample parking

Interested in exhibiting? Contact Laura at 203-925-4981.

CWV Post in Derby to host dinner and movie tonight

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 and Auxiliary will hold their monthly Pasta Dinner and a Movie at 6:30 p.m. today at the Post, 112 Derby Ave.

Have some pasta, meatballs, salad, and dessert for only $6 and if you like, stay for the movie and popcorn.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marines Toys for Tots Program and receive $1 off admission.

For information call the Post after 1 p.m. at 203-734-9748.



This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Yesterday's Headlines focus of talk at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library welcomes back Rob Novak, Jr., Local Historian, at 6:30 p.m. June 8 to discuss Yesterday’s Headlines.  

Novak has specialized in presenting local history in fun, interactive formats for both general and specific audiences

for more than 20 years. 
He is past director of the Derby Historical Society and the City of Shelton's Municipal Historian.  

Novak has authored four books through Arcadia Publications, and has been a popular historical columnist.  

Participants will be taken back to 1915, 1940, and 1965 to see what was happening 

locally 100, 75, and 50 years ago in the Valley. 

Registration is requested.  

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

www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Shelton troupe to hold auditions for 'Peter Pan'

SHELTON - Gary Scarpa, artistic director, Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St., has announced the audition schedule for the Youth CONNection's production of "Peter Pan." 

The musical will be performed this summer at Shelton High School's Percy Kingsley Auditorium, 120 Meadow St.

High school and college students will audition at 10 a.m.- 1p.m. May 23, and elementary and middle school students will audition from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 24.

Click here to read the release posted in the Valley Independent Sentinel.