Valley Goes Pink to hold Bingo for Boobies at The Hops Company in Derby

Shared from The Valley Goes Pink Facebook page.

Derby Neck Library to host The Kerry Boys, Dinner and a Movie, more

DERBY- The Derby Neck Library hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. March 7.  

This month’s feature film is “Bohemian Rhapsody” shown on blu-ray.  

Free refreshments will be served, including a pizza dinner at intermission. 

Valley in World War II 

On March 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Library presents The Valley in World War II, a powerpoint lecture by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D.  Topics covered include the career of library benefactor Frances Osborne Kellogg and excerpts from her letters, as well as the range of factory production, fashions, entertainments, rationing rules, and home life. 

Women's Forum

The Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary discussion group, at 12:30 p.m. March 18.  
This month the focus is on two short stories; free copies are available at the library.  
Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea. 

The Kerry Boys to perform
The Library hosts The Kerry Boys in concert at 2 p.m. March 23.
Enjoy the best of Irish ballads and popular tunes, performed in a most engaging manner.  This is a free event; please call ahead to reserve your seat.  

Evening Book Club

The Library hosts the Evening Book Club moderated by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D. at 6:30 p.m. March 25.
This month’s discussion focuses on “The Tenth Man” by Graham Greene.  
Copies of this novella are available at the library.  

For information call 203-734-1492. The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.


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

Recuperation journey: Iridescent feathered friend

Visitor seen bopping across the yard this morning. 
I took this photo through the window and was amazed to see how iridescent the grackle's coloring is.

Cindy's Hair Co. holds grand opening in downtown Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, pictured third from right, and several dignitaries welcomed Cindy’s Hair Co. to downtown Tuesday with an official ribbon cutting.

Originally based in downtown Seymour for 26 years, owner Cindy Boladz and her daughter Cassie recently relocated the business here. 

The 1,250-square-foot space offers inspiring high ceilings with exposed brick for customers and staff of six to enjoy.

Located at 50 Main St., Cindy’s Hair Co. is open Tuesday through Saturday and serves both men and women.

This is a press release from Cassetti's office.

Derby Public Library to host rock painting workshop

Sharing from Derby Public Library Facebook page:

"Take part in The Kindness Project, a trend where people paint rocks and hide them around town for others to find as an act of random kindness.
Newcomers and experienced "rockers" alike please bring a smooth, palm-sized rock to paint; all other supplies will be provided. We will have ideas for designs to create, but you're encouraged to bring your own design if you choose!

Adults and teens 12 and over are welcome.
Seating is limited to 20; registration is required at https://bit.ly/2GIuJzr or 203-736-1482."

The workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. April 1.

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Seymour Recreation to hold bus trip to Yankee Stadium

Derby Public Library accepting essay submissions for scholarship prize