Dear readers,
Our latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.
We write about the beautiful new playground at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, the ADA additions, and more.
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
Newsletter features new playground at Ansonia Nature Center
Dear readers,
Our latest Valley Voice newsletter is out.
Griffin Hospital slates annual fund-raising gala at venue in Prospect
Proceeds to support patient programs, services
Nationally-renowned magician, mentalist and entertainer Dennis Watkins will perform at the 2016 Griffin Gala Sept. 16 at Aria in Prospect./Contributed photo
The 2016 Griffin Hospital Gala will celebrate the elegance and enchantment of autumn with an evening of lavish food, enjoyable music and entertaining magic from 7-11:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Aria, 45 Murphy Road, Prospect.
The evening will feature an unforgettable combination of spectacular views, exquisite dining, and first-rate entertainment.
Guests will be treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying Aria’s delightful manicured and sculpted gardens, and breathtaking scenic views.
A customized dinner will be served accompanied with live music before a one-of-a-kind performance by award-winning and nationally-renowned magician, mentalist and entertainer, Dennis Watkins.
The evening closes out with dancing to the energetic, Latin-inspired sounds and funky beats of the 10-piece band, Sugar.
There will also be a silent auction for guests to bid on exciting prizes.
Tickets start at $185 per person. Black tie is suggested.
Proceeds will benefit essential programs and services for the Griffin Hospital community, ensuring patients have access to state-of-the-art care in a healing, patient-centered, Planetree environment.
For more information on tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Nista at 203-732-7384 or email lnista@griffinhealth.org, or visit griffinhealth.org/gala.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
Lawmakers announce $2.9M grant to protect Valley children from lead poisoning
HARTFORD - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, along with U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes, and Elizabeth Esty, all Democrats, Wednesday announced $2.9 million in federal grants to protect families from lead paint and other home health hazards in Naugatuck Valley Health District.
"Lead poisoning can cause devastating and irreversible damage, especially to our nation’s children,” Blumenthal said.
"By addressing lead hazards head-on, this critical federal grant will help ensure that Naugatuck Valley children and their families are growing, playing, and learning in safe, lead-free homes."
"By addressing lead hazards head-on, this critical federal grant will help ensure that Naugatuck Valley children and their families are growing, playing, and learning in safe, lead-free homes."
“Lead can cause serious damage for children and families, and unfortunately the risk of lead poising spikes in the summer,” said Murphy. “Now is the time to remove old pipes and lead paint so families can feel safe in their homes. This almost $3 million federal grant will go a long way for the Naugatuck Valley.”
“Connecticut’s homes are some of the oldest in the nation and are at an alarmingly high risk for having lead paint. With this funding, we can ensure that more of our children and families can live in a safe, healthy environment,” said DeLauro.
“There is no ‘healthy’ level of lead for the human body and we must act to address this issue. Congress should build on this funding and enact the Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act to help ensure that homeowners can raise their children in a place where they do not have to worry about toxic substances.”
“There is no ‘healthy’ level of lead for the human body and we must act to address this issue. Congress should build on this funding and enact the Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act to help ensure that homeowners can raise their children in a place where they do not have to worry about toxic substances.”
“We spend a lot of time and energy worrying about threats from outside,” said Himes.
“But, sometimes, the threats from inside are the most insidious. Directing federal resources toward combatting lead poisoning and other health hazards is a priority statement. We are saying loud and clear that the health of our families and children deserves more attention.”
“But, sometimes, the threats from inside are the most insidious. Directing federal resources toward combatting lead poisoning and other health hazards is a priority statement. We are saying loud and clear that the health of our families and children deserves more attention.”
“Parents shouldn’t have to worry about their kids being poisoned by pipes or paint in their own home, and they certainly shouldn’t have to go into debt to protect their children,” Esty said.
“These grant funds will help protect potentially hundreds of Connecticut families from the lifelong health impacts of lead exposure. But Congress still needs to do its part and pass the Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act, so that homeowners in Connecticut and across the country have the resources they need to keep their families safe.”
“These grant funds will help protect potentially hundreds of Connecticut families from the lifelong health impacts of lead exposure. But Congress still needs to do its part and pass the Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act, so that homeowners in Connecticut and across the country have the resources they need to keep their families safe.”
The Naugatuck Valley Health District will be awarded $2,500,000 in Lead Based Paint Hazard Control grant program funding and $400,000 in Healthy Homes Supplemental funding to address lead hazards in 118 housing units and provide safer homes for low-income families with children.
Naugatuck will partner with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Connecticut Citizen Research Group, the Hartford and the Yale-New Haven Regional Lead Treatment Centers as well as various local governmental agencies and community organizations to implement the program.
This is a press release from the House Democrats' office.
Naugatuck will partner with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Connecticut Citizen Research Group, the Hartford and the Yale-New Haven Regional Lead Treatment Centers as well as various local governmental agencies and community organizations to implement the program.
This is a press release from the House Democrats' office.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Crooner Mark Lanzieri, band light up Veterans Park in Ansonia
Check out Ansonia's Traveling Market Place at Nolan Field parking lot
The market place is open from 5-7:30 p.m. There is still time to check it out today! Nolan Field parking lot is just off Wakelee Avenue.
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