Troupe to perform reading of 'A Christmas Carol' in Seymour

Middle school students collecting food at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA - The Charger Club After School students from Ansonia Middle School have teamed with the Valley United Way to collect canned and non-perishable goods.
The drive will continue until Nov. 19 at the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center, 10 Deerfield Road.

Each student has placed a message of love and encouragement on each hand of hope (pictured above).

*Information shared from the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center Facebook page.

Shelton Historical Society cancels today's cemetery tour

Sharing message from Tracey Tate, executive director, Shelton Historical Society: 

"Due to today's weather, the walking tour of Long Hill Burying Ground is canceled for today.  Weather permitting, we'll try to hold it tomorrow [Sunday] at 1:00 but will confirm on the Shelton Historical Society's Facebook page."

Dine at Longhorn in Shelton, support Boys & Girls Club

Seymour Congregational Church to host Snowflake Fair

Recuperation journey: Flashback Friday fall foliage foto

I'm glad I took photos last October of autumn's brilliant colors. This is in Ansonia.

Derby Neck Library to host author visit, cooking club, more

Women's Forum
DERBY -  Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. will host Women’s Forum at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19. 

This month members enjoy a presentation of Ginny, a rescued racing greyhound dog, by her owner Miss Barbara. You may wish to bring a light lunch; the library will serve free tea and coffee. 

Author visit

The Library presents author Marty Podskoch, discussing his new book,“The Connecticut 169 Club: Exploring CT’s 169 Towns” at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. 
The book highlights the best each municipality and village has to offer for the interested traveler.  
The author will show a powerpoint presentation explaining his fascinating trip around our state.  Copies of his book will be available for sale and signing. 

Evening Book Club

At 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 the Library hosts the Evening Book Club.  
This month’s selection is “Woman in the Dark”, a mystery by the famed author Dashiell Hammett.  
Copies of the book are available at the library, including some large print editions.
  
Cooking club
At 6 p.m. Nov. 28 the Library hosts Friends, Food, and Books, a monthly club that celebrates cooking and a shared meal experience. Each meeting focuses on a different type of cuisine. 

This is a press release from Pat Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library.