Mens Club in Ansonia to hold fundraiser for American Cancer Society

Beacon Falls Public Library slates spring book, bake sale

Beacon Falls Public Library is located at 10 Maple Ave. 

Spooner House in Shelton to host kickoff Friday for annual walk

Walk Website for information: www.SpoonerHouseWalk.com

Spooner House Walk Kick-Off & Open House
from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Spooner House, 30 Todd Road, Shelton.

Register for the Walk in person. Registration is $20.
The first 150 people to register will receive a Walk T-shirt and goodie bag!
All participants receive a ticket for 20+ prize drawing.
(If you registered and paid online or in person you are guaranteed a T-shirt and goodie bag.)

Pick up your T-shirt and goodie bag, take a tour of the Spooner House facility, snack on refreshments, and snap some photos in our DIY photo booth.

This is a press release from Spooner House.

Learn local history, watch a movie, more at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has scheduled the following events in June.

Local history

The Library presents The Valley in the 1890s, a powerpoint show researched and narrated by Patricia Sweeney, Ph.D., at 6:30 p.m. June 4.  
The program highlights Valley industry, various downtown streetscapes, women’s fashion, leisure activities, the life of young Frances Osborne, and the building of Derby Neck Library, and more.

Dinner and a Movie

At 5:30 p.m. June 7 the Library hosts Dinner and a Movie for ages 18 and older.  
This month’s feature film is The Outlaw Josey Wales starring Clint Eastwood.

The library serves free movie refreshments, including a pizza dinner at intermission.  

Edible flowers

The Library hosts “Edible Flowers with Mary Newman,” speaking on the uses of flowers in the culinary world at 6:30 p.m. June 14.  
Newman is the co-author of “Edible Flowers: A Global History."  

Women's Forum 

The Library hosts Women’s Forum, a literary and related Valley history topics discussion group at 12:30 p.m. June 18.  This month’s session features Patricia Sweeney’s powerpoint on “The Valley in the 1890s.” 
Feel free to bring a light lunch; we serve coffee and tea.  

Evening Book Club

At 6:30 p.m. June 25 the Library hosts the Evening Book Club. This month’s selection is “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou.  
Copies of the book are available at the library.  The focus is on novella and memoirs by award-winning authors.  

For information call 203-734-1492.

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

Seymour to hold community tag sale Saturday

RAIN OR SHINE!! 
Tag Sale Hosts and Shoppers, don't miss the Seymour Town Wide Tag Sale! 
It will run from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Maps will be available at Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts [starting] on May 16.  
Spaces are available for vendors downtown and at Great Hill United Methodist Church. Call for details, 203-415-4387.

This information is taken from a Facebook event page.


Note: Lizzie's Corner is located at 36 Bank St. and Great Hill United Methodist Church is at 225 Great Hill Road.

Recuperation journey: Stinky situation

Update: I picked up the paper cup last night and he was no longer moving ... he is outside back in nature now.

Earlier today I saw a stink bug walking across the floor. I wasn't happy to see him.

I knew I had to do something, but what? A three-ounce paper cup was handy so I popped it on top of him. He's trapped. 

Now what? I'm afraid to squish him, I've heard they stink!

I just read online that "When bothered or agitated stink bugs emit a foul odor that can be particularly offensive in large numbers." So I guess he doesn't have to be squished to stink.

My daughter said, "I guess that's where he lives now."

*Note: I found this information at: https://www.domyown.com/stink-bug-identification-guide-a-528.html

Logan shares information for post-storm help, safety tips

(Please share the following information with others. Thank you.)

UNITED ILLUMINATING:

• To report downed power lines or damaged electrical equipment, call 800 722-5584 (800.7.CALL UI).  www.uinet.com

EVERSOURCE:

• Call Eversource at 800-286-2000 to report an electric outage, or go online at www.eversource.com. Follow Eversource on Twitter (@EversourceCT) and Facebook (facebook.com/EversourceCT).  Sign up to receive storm outage updates via text, email, phone call at www.eversource.com.

• For gas leaks, call 877-944-5325

INSURANCE QUESTIONS?

• Questions about your insurance and storm damage? Contact insurance@ct.gov or check out these tips:  http://www.ct.gov/cid/cwp/view.asp?q=254640

SAFETY:

• Falling branches and uprooted trees can become tangled with electrical wires and become energized.  Please stay clear and report any fallen trees or wires immediately.
• If you use a generator, always operate it outdoors and as far from the house as possible. Keep it away from doors, windows and air vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are similar to the flu. If you suspect carbon monoxide is present in your home, go outside immediately and breathe deeply; then call 911.

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE:

• If you need additional assistance, call Connecticut's toll-free Infoline, 211, for information, referrals and other services.