Friday, April 2, 2021

Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky


Backyard view at 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday. 

Seymour Pink hosts contest in April to design 2021 Pink Challenge race medal

 

Shared from the Seymour Pink Facebook page:

"Seymour Pink is asking YOU to design this year's medal for the Pink Challenge!

"The pink challenge has participants take on a 5k (3.1 miles) & 10k (6.2 miles) across race weekend. An amazing feat in the fight against breast cancer!

"Learn more about the contest, entry requirements, and download the entry form on our website at http://www.seymourpink.com/new-contest/

"Contest is open the entire month of April. Get your creative caps on!"

Plumb Memorial Library to host ELL Conversation Cafe in April at Shelton Riverwalk



SHELTON - Adult ELLs (English Language Learners) may join Miss Maura from Plumb Memorial Library on Fridays in April: 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30 from 10-11 a.m. for “CONNECT: An ELL Conversation Cafe”!
The meeting will be held in the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Pavilion, 100 Canal St. 
There will be casual conversation in English while enjoying light refreshments. No registration; this is a drop-in program.
Please wear a mask and bring a chair. 
This program is sponsored by Shelton Library System and exc-EL UCLA Grant. 
If the weather is bad, call to verify program is still going, 203-924-1580 ext. 5108.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.


Lizzie's Corner in Seymour to feature bunnies, activities today, Saturday


SEYMOUR - Celebrate Bunny Days at Lizzie's Corner, 36 Bank St. this weekend! There will be a meet and greet with the bunnies from DeMartino's Farm in Seymour.

Sit with the bunnies, pet them, and take lots of pictures! They would love you forever if you brought them a snack!

The fun begins today! Special guests, THE BUNNIES, will be arriving at 2 p.m. and staying until 4 p.m.

On Saturday, the fun continues from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. with activities, surprise offers, and specials! 

DEEP offers free fishing, gear, expert help in April, May throughout state

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:


"Fish with the DEEP Fisheries. April and May locations and dates listed. 
For additional information and special events, follow this link. 

"Also note the Ansonia date of 5/23/21 at Colony Pond."

Ansonia Nature Center to hold in-person program on foraging for edibles



ANSONIA - The Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center will host an in-person program, Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging, at 2 p.m. April 12.

Backyards, vacant lots, woodlands, and open fields support tons of food and medicines for the natural collector! 

Join Ranger Dawn on an identification walk where we will taste and smell some wild edibles along the way.

Reflect on and discuss the importance of collecting wild plants in healthy environments. Class size is limited to 12. Call 203-736-1053 to reserve a spot.


This is shared from an Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center Facebook event page.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

National Library Week to start Sunday


The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building - and that everyone is welcome to use their services. 

During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. 

Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.


This is shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.