Ansonia High School PTSO seeks vendors for fair

ANSONIA - The Ansonia High School PTSO will hold a Craft and Vendor Fair from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the school, 20 Pulaski Highway.

Crafters and vendors are being sought.

The cost is $40/and raffle donation of your choice and a six-foot table is included in your spot.
Pampered chef, Jamberry, Origami Owl,Avon,Comfy Creations by Camille, Keep Collective, Thirty One, Perfectly Posh, Kim's Candles, Dove Chocolate, Allegrini's Knitted Gifts are vendors to date.
Please e-mail ahsptso@yahoo.com for an application.

This event helps to sponsor the Post Prom and other PTSO events.

This information is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Create crafts, write resumes at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse 

craft class for ages 18 and over at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns to the Library with a Grab and Growl session. 

She will bring a variety of materials, along with ideas on what to make with them.  Come and relax and see your creativity emerge.

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.

Registration is required. 

Resume workshops

The Library is offering Resume Workshops on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

During these sessions, participants are welcome to either start from scratch or bring 

copies of their existing resumes, cover letters as well, for review and optimizing.  

Often times a new resume can be created simply by making a number of subtle tweaks versus a whole new change.
The next class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4.

Registration is not required.  

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

www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

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

Game dedicated to Nina Poeta to benefit Seymour Pink, cancer center

Oxford teacher entertains at Seymour Pink party

Photo credit: Peggy Dinan Carvalho

Bobby Wheeler entertains Wednesday at the Seymour Pink Day celebration at Hot Tamale Mexican Grill and Bar in Seymour.

My apologies go out to singer Bobby Wheeler of Oxford, who did a great job performing for Seymour Pink board members and supporters at the party.
I inadvertently left him out of my coverage of the event, which you can read here and here.

As an aside, Wheeler's day job is teaching fifth grade at Oxford Center School! It was nice meeting him. 

I thank Seymour Pink volunteer Peggy Carvalho for providing the photo. 

Mayoral candidates to debate in Shelton Monday

Visit to a farm in Orange: Mums, and pumpkins, and doughnuts, oh my!

My daughter Allegra and I took an autumn field trip today all the way from Ansonia's hilltop to Derby-Milford Road in Orange to visit Sunflower Farm. 
Actually it was less than five miles; I'm just kidding about the field trip.

It was our first time there and we enjoyed ourselves. We took some photos and bought a pumpkin, purple mums, and cider doughnuts.

Mums! Lots of 'em!

Pumpkins!

If you are in the neighborhood, I suggest you stop in and say hi. It's a friendly place! We'll definitely be going back.

Re-posting as reminder: Historical Society slates open house Sunday in Ansonia

Food preservation demo on tap at Derby Historical Society open house

ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will host a Harvest Open House from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St. 

Docents will be demonstrating various methods of 18th Century food preservation. 
While visiting, please stay for a tour of our Historic House.  

Our gift shop will also be open during this event. 
Refreshments will be served.  
Suggested donation is $5 per adult/$3 per senior citizen and children under 12. 

Call 203-735-1908 for information or visit www.derbyhistorical.org 

This is a press release from the Derby Historical Society, a regional historical society dedicated to preserving, maintaining and celebrating the rich and varied history of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 
The Derby Historical Society welcomes all visitors and is also available to support researchers, school or other program needs. 
Our staff offices are located at the Sarah Riggs Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.