Valley NAACP to host forum on race, policing in Ansonia

Naugatuck Valley Health District slates children's vaccination clinic in Seymour

The Naugatuck Valley Health District serves residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour, and Shelton. 


This information is taken from the health district's website.

Mini-Med School offered at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to hold Mini-Med School starting Sept. 15.

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is accepting registrations for its free 10-week “Mini-Med School” course that begins Sept. 15.

Specifically designed for the layperson with little or no medical background, Mini-Med School provides a unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of how the human body works, insight into common disorders of the various organ systems, as well as information about disease prevention.

This free course will be conducted over 10 consecutive weekly sessions. 
Griffin Hospital physicians serve as faculty, covering a wide range of topics, including: Anatomy and Physiology; Primary Care; Cardiology; Endocrinology; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; Gastroenterology; Nephrology; Neurology; Oncology and Hematology; Otolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Gynecology; Urology; Rheumatology; Dermatology; and General Surgery. 

Each weekly session will be divided into two hour-long presentations on different medical topics, with a refreshment break between presentations and ample time for questions and answers.

The program meets Thursdays from 6:30–9 p.m. in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division Street in Derby. 
The Mini-Med School will culminate with a “graduation” ceremony for participants on Nov. 17. 
The course is comprehensive and the knowledge base is cumulative, so those participants who attend all sessions will gain the most benefit.

There is no fee to enroll in the Mini-Med School, but space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. 

To register, visit the events calendar at griffinhealth.org or call 203-732-1511.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Derby Public Library offers chess club, games for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in September (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love of the game. 

YA Wednesdays

The Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.

All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in September. 
Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. 

Light refreshments will be provided.

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

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Master's Table event in Seymour to focus on hunger in Valley

Fundraiser to benefit family of Seymour child diagnosed with neuroblastoma

*Please click here for a link to a story about the Fernandez family's journey published July 28 in The Valley Voice.

Learn to repurpose items at Derby Public Library class

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns with ideas on what to do with all those “handful” of food 

items left at the bottom of bags and boxes in your kitchen.  

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

Registration is required.  

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


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