Seymour offering variety of Fall fitness activities, bus trips

Wesley Heights in Shelton to host seminar on Medicare

Newsletter features dog rescue, fundraisers for Ansonia PD, Hoptoberfest

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a touching story penned by my sister-in-law, Ralph's sister Michele Nelson. 
She recently rescued a sweet dog, Odette, that had been living in a horrific hoarding situation in Oklahoma.

We also preview several fundraisers in the Valley.

Thanks for reading,

Patti

Derby Neck Library to host talk on Valley during WWI

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., will present a powerpoint lecture by reference librarian Patricia Sweeney on “The Valley in World War One” at 6:30 p.m. Sept.12.

Topics covered will include the Derby/Shelton War Games, military products made in local factories, the flu epidemic of 1918, Liberty Bond drives, fashion, food conservation, the wartime pursuits of Frances Kellogg and her husband, architect Waldo Kellogg, and much more. 

For details, call the library,  203-734-1492.


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

Southern Voice brings a bit o' country to Ansonia

Southern Voice featuring vocalist Annmarie Volpert performed Thursday to an appreciative audience at Ansonia's Veterans Park. 

Marks of Design celebrates grand re-opening at plaza in Shelton

Goldsmith and creative jewelry designer Kate Marks, center, thanks friends and supporters Thursday at the grand re-opening celebration of her store, Marks of Design. 
The new store is at 389 Bridgeport Ave., in the Marketplace Plaza in Shelton. Marks, a Shelton resident, opened her first jewelry store in 1999 at 500 Howe Ave., Shelton and recently moved to a much bigger location.

Valley mystery photo

Owl bet you don't know where in the Valley I snapped this photo.

If you know the location, please leave your answer in the comments section.
I'll reveal the answer on the blog at some point!