Celebrate Shelton to host Downtown Sounds July 26 at Veterans Memorial Park

 

The Signature Band to perform Wednesday at Veterans Park in Ansonia

 

From the photo archives: Sunset on this date in 2018

 View from Ansonia Hilltop.

Author to discuss substance abuse disorders at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will explore the struggles and successes of substance use disorders with a free event featuring a reading by New York Times bestselling author Judy Mandel of Newington at 6 p.m. July 24.

This sincere and heartfelt event features an exploration of addiction, family dynamics, and the strains in helping a loved one towards recovery and healing. 

Mandel will read a selection from her memoir, White Flag, about her family’s poignant story of battling addiction and finding hope amidst the struggle.

The reading will be followed by a panel discussion with a Griffin Health Behavioral Health expert about the psychological impact of substance use on individuals and families and the strategies for building resilience and emotional well-being. 

A substance recovery specialist will also discuss the services and support systems available for those struggling with addiction, effective treatment plans, and the importance of community and family support in the recovery process.

Attendees will receive a free copy of White Flag.

Seating is limited and registration is required. 

To sign up or for more information, visit griffinhealth.org/library or contact the Community Health Resource Center at griflib@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7399.

The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy-to-read health and lifestyle related materials. 

The Center is open to the public Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing access to trusted information on ways to enhance well-being, prevent illness and empower individuals to take an active role in decisions about their health. To learn more about the Center, visit griffinhealth.org/library. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Sharing 'Turnback Tuesday' memory from this date in 2017

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features Judge William S. Downs, who for many years was a prominent lawyer in both Derby and Shelton. 

Judge Downs was born on March 16, 1857 in Derby and served as assistant clerk to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1884 and 1885 and in the same capacity for the Senate in 1886. He was also both the prosecuting attorney for the Town Court as well as judge of the City Court for the borough of Birmingham. 

Downs died on October 24, 1918.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby Public Library to host community garden

DPL's Community Garden

Join us weekly in the garden (Dates TBA)

Scan QR code or visit https://bit.ly/3xOGJvo to submit your background info and interests.

Learn how vegetables are grown and help us provide produce for the community.

No garden experience necessary. Just a willingness to get involved.

**funded in part by Valley Community Foundation

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

Al deCant to entertain at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Visit Seymour Public Library at 10:30 a.m. July  24 for music, dancing, and books with Al deCant!

The Library is at 46 Church St.

For more information, call the library, 203-888-3903.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.