Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

 Sunday sunset shadows.

Little Free Pantry on Skokorat seeks collaboration, promotes All In for Seymour

SEYMOUR - Thanks to your support, last month we [at Little Free Pantry on Skokorat] distributed over 3,217 lbs of food.

With the volume of food we’re moving, we’d love to tell you we’ve been able to keep the pantry consistently well supplied.

However that, unfortunately, just isn’t the case. We’ve had SO MANY generous donations in the form of shipments, drop offs, and even fresh eggs. It all goes as quickly as it comes in.

FORTY percent of our neighbors in Seymour are struggling to meet their basic needs. That’s almost one in two. With the temperatures dropping we are expecting the traffic at the pantry to continue to increase.

This is why we mean it when we say EVERY DONATION MATTERS. No bit of kindness is ever wasted here.

If you are an organization, business, group, or family who would like to adopt filling the pantry for a day, host a food drive, or have a collection box please let us know.

We would love to collaborate with you to help meet the steady increase in demand!

If you would like to be a part of helping to solve the problem of food insecurity or find a way to be more active in the town, please join us at our next ALL IN for Seymour meeting on Tuesday, Nov.14 at 6 p.m. at Seymour Congregational Church.

Just a reminder that our consistently most needed items are:

PROTEINS (tuna, chicken, salmon, nuts)

microwave meals (Hormel, chef Boyardee, instant Mac and cheese)

pasta & sauce

canned vegetables

snacks (popcorn, crackers, granola bars)

We will also gladly accept fresh produce, including from your gardens.

Hygiene products like tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, pads/tampons, and shampoo are also always needed and deeply appreciated.

You can drop off items in person by either placing them directly into the Pantry or into the black donation bin by our garage door. You can also order through our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31DQMG6QQ65HX.... OR you can have items shipped or delivered to 58 Skokorat St.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

As always, thank you SO MUCH for all your support! We love and appreciate you!

This is shared from the Pantry's Facebook page.

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby posts weekly sales

You'll fall in love with this magical sale! And look for a surprise bonus pop-up sale Monday through Wednesday! 

Open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 to 2:30, 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby.

This is shared from the nonprofit's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library to show 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3'

SEYMOUR - Join us at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 in the lower level auditorium of Seymour Public Library to watch a movie!

Light refreshments will be served. 

We'll be showing "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3" starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Louis Mandylor. It is rated PG-13 and its duration is 1 hour, 31 minutes.

Summary: After the death of the family's patriarch, Toula attempts to locate her father's childhood friends in Greece for a family reunion.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Tickets still available to support Salvation Army's Red Kettle Kick-off Breakfast

As a longtime member of the Greater Valley Salvation Army Advisory Board in Ansonia I've witnessed the great work the Salvation Army continues to do in our community. 

Please consider purchasing a ticket for $35 and joining us at our Red Kettle Kick-Off Breakfast on Nov. 14.

Derby Neck Library to host story, playtime for babies

Tuesday, Nov. 7
10:30-11 a.m.

DERBY -  A special story and playtime just for babies and toddlers at Derby Neck Library! 

We’ll start with some songs, stories, and lap bounces, followed by 20 mins or so of free play! We’ll have interactive toys perfect for those practicing tummy time up to those learning to stand and walk, such as shakers, interactive mats, water tables, and more!

This program is targeted to ages Birth – 3, but older siblings are welcome, too! No registration required, but sign up for our Youth Services mailing list to stay in the loop on cancellations by clicking here.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's website.

Learn survival skills, primitive technology at Ansonia Nature Center

ANSONIA  - Have you ever wanted to learn what it takes to survive in the wild? 

Join us at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Ansonia Nature Center for an afternoon where you will learn about all the necessities for survival. 

After learning a bit about how to survive we will head into the woods and put that knowledge to the test by building a shelter suitable for a survival situation. 

Ages 10 and up
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This is shared from a Facebook event page.