Sunday, September 27, 2015
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Sharing hunger action challenge from Shelton nonprofit
Volunteers are building Harvest House VI today at the Shelton Riverwalk.
The house was framed earlier this week by students and teachers from Emmett O'Brien Technical High School in Ansonia.
TEAM to hold workshops during Diaper Need Awareness Week
DERBY - This Monday marks the start of Diaper Need Awareness Week, organized by the National Diaper Network.
Though diapers are a basic need for every child in their first years and are essential to the health and well-being of the child, safety net programs that provide assistance to low-income families such as SNAP (food stamps) and WIC do not cover the purchase of diapers.
Infants and toddlers use between eight and 12 diapers per day, at a cost of $70-$80 per month.
Unable to afford a constant supply of fresh diapers, parents may frequently leave their baby in a soiled diaper for long periods of time, leading to rashes, infections, and other health problems.
Desperate parents may occasionally resort to drying out soiled diapers for reuse.
A Yale University study found that about 30 percent of low-income parents can’t afford to change their children’s diapers as often as they should be changed.
“Diaper need is a major problem for so many families in our state, affecting not just the health of children, but the economic prospects for parents forced to miss work because they can’t send children to daycare without a proper supply of diapers,” says TEAM President/CEO David Morgan.
Without a sufficient supply of disposable diapers, children are not able to enter child care and parents may not be able to return to work or school, leading to economic instability and continuing the cycle of poverty.
To address the needs of families in the Valley, TEAM Diaper Bank provides monthly diapers and wipes to more than 200 eligible families residing in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.
As part of Diaper Need Awareness Week, TEAM Diaper Bank will be hosting two workshops providing diapering and potty training support for all families with young children in the community.
The public is invited to register for the workshops, scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at Irving School, 9 Garden Place, or from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at TEAM Early Education Center, 80 Howard Ave., Ansonia.
For further information about TEAM Diaper Bank or to donate, contact Ayanna Williams at awilliams@teaminc.org or 203-736-5420 ext. 204.
This is a press release from TEAM Inc., a private, 501c (3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community.
It aims to achieve its mission by conducting activities that address the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and families including resource mobilization, education, advocacy and service delivery. TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour and Woodbridge.
Derby Public Library hosts Tech Time sessions
DERBY - The Derby Public Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions.
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and
concerns.
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and
Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing
online job applications, scanning/sending documents and photos, your problems will be addressed.
The next sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and at 10 a.m. Oct. 15.
No registration is needed.
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit
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.
This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Center Stage in Shelton to present 'Mother Hicks'
2 performances to feature deaf interpreter
SHELTON - Center Stage Theatre will embark into the world of the deaf with their upcoming production of “Mother Hicks," which opens Oct. 2.
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| Deaf actor Joseph Ronan of West Haven to perform at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton./ Contributed photo |
SHELTON - Center Stage Theatre will embark into the world of the deaf with their upcoming production of “Mother Hicks," which opens Oct. 2.
The play features a deaf character, which will be played by deaf actor Joseph Ronan of West Haven. The production will also feature two performances, on Oct. 2 and 15, which will utilize interpreters, who will sign the entire play for interested deaf patrons.
“We are having the experience of a lifetime with this play,” said Center Stage director Gary Scarpa.
“Besides having the good fortune to have a wonderful deaf actor in our cast, we also have an American Sign Language consultant, Diane Gamse of Monroe, to assist us with a very wonderful play. In the process, we have learned a great deal about sign language and about communicating with the deaf.”
An award winning play by Suzan Zeder, “Mother Hicks” places us in the town of Ware, Il. during the Great Depression.
We meet three people living on the outskirts of society: a young deaf man, an orphan girl, and a mysterious older woman who lives all alone on a hill outside of town. The year, 1935, is hard for everyone, but especially for the girl, who—with no family of her own—gets passed around from household to household, until, with the help of a caring young, deaf man, she encounters the eccentric but nurturing Mother Hicks.
Mother Hicks touches the heart of this lost little girl, helping her to find herself. A play for the entire family, “Mother Hicks” recounts the difficult journey we all make in life, the journey to discover who we really are.
Joining Ronan in lead roles are Shelton Intermediate School student Ainsley Lougal, as “Girl” and East Haven resident, Joyce Piscitelli, as Mother Hicks. Other Shelton residents include Margaret Mikan, Justin Zenchuk, Justine Critchley, Rainey Martovich, Colby Trembley, Ben Souza, and Bobby Marcinauskis
Ronan said, “I’m really excited to be playing a role in this great production. I think it will give the audience an idea of what it’s like to be deaf and misunderstood. We have an awesome cast, and the play is very perceptive and moving.”
Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.from Oct. 2-17; Sundays at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4, 11, and 18; and at 7 p.m. Oct. 15.
Center Stage Theatre is a non-profit organization, founded in 2005 by directors Gary and Francesca Scarpa.
“We are having the experience of a lifetime with this play,” said Center Stage director Gary Scarpa.
“Besides having the good fortune to have a wonderful deaf actor in our cast, we also have an American Sign Language consultant, Diane Gamse of Monroe, to assist us with a very wonderful play. In the process, we have learned a great deal about sign language and about communicating with the deaf.”
An award winning play by Suzan Zeder, “Mother Hicks” places us in the town of Ware, Il. during the Great Depression.
We meet three people living on the outskirts of society: a young deaf man, an orphan girl, and a mysterious older woman who lives all alone on a hill outside of town. The year, 1935, is hard for everyone, but especially for the girl, who—with no family of her own—gets passed around from household to household, until, with the help of a caring young, deaf man, she encounters the eccentric but nurturing Mother Hicks.
Mother Hicks touches the heart of this lost little girl, helping her to find herself. A play for the entire family, “Mother Hicks” recounts the difficult journey we all make in life, the journey to discover who we really are.
Joining Ronan in lead roles are Shelton Intermediate School student Ainsley Lougal, as “Girl” and East Haven resident, Joyce Piscitelli, as Mother Hicks. Other Shelton residents include Margaret Mikan, Justin Zenchuk, Justine Critchley, Rainey Martovich, Colby Trembley, Ben Souza, and Bobby Marcinauskis
Ronan said, “I’m really excited to be playing a role in this great production. I think it will give the audience an idea of what it’s like to be deaf and misunderstood. We have an awesome cast, and the play is very perceptive and moving.”
Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.from Oct. 2-17; Sundays at 2 p.m. on Oct. 4, 11, and 18; and at 7 p.m. Oct. 15.
Center Stage Theatre is a non-profit organization, founded in 2005 by directors Gary and Francesca Scarpa.
The theatre presents a full season of five productions. Center Stage's purpose is to enhance the cultural environment within its community; to present high quality theatrical productions at affordable prices; to encourage growth and education through the performing arts; and to provide a means for interested adults, teens and children to experience and participate in various aspects of live theater.
Center Stage is located at the former Lafayette School at 54 Grove St. For further information about “Mother Hicks” or Center Stage, visit www.centerstageshelton.org or call 203-225-6079.
This is a press release from Director Gary Scarpa.
Center Stage is located at the former Lafayette School at 54 Grove St. For further information about “Mother Hicks” or Center Stage, visit www.centerstageshelton.org or call 203-225-6079.
This is a press release from Director Gary Scarpa.
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