Friday, March 6, 2026

Griffin Allied Health Careers School in Ansonia to hold open house Thursday




ANSONIA - In honor of National Caregiver Appreciation Day (March 3), the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers, 219 Division St., in partnership with Futuro Health is waiving application fees and highlighting its new tuition-free scholarships.

Until March 20, Futuro Health is waiving its $150 application fee for the School’s exceptional Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician training programs. 

Additionally, the School has recently partnered with Futuro Health to offer its healthcare training courses tuition-free to qualifying applicants.

The School will host an open house and application assistance event March 12 from 2-6 p.m.

The School of Allied Health Careers provides exceptional healthcare education with knowledgeable and experienced nurses and teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses. 

Students receive unmatched experience in a seven-time Newsweek World’s Best Hospital in programs including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, and Nursing Assistant. 

Authorized by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education and approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the school offers one-on-one teaching that has helped its graduates achieve a high rate of success on certification tests. 

Also, the school boasts a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at Griffin or other area hospitals and medical practices.

Students must be proficient in the English language to apply for admission. 

For more information about the school, call 203-732-1276 #2 or visit griffinhealth.org/allied-health.


About Futuro Health

Futuro Health addresses the critical shortage in health   are workers through its national nonprofit mission to improve the health and well-being of communities by growing the largest network of allied health workers in the nation. 

We empower individuals by providing them with the credentials and qualifications for their first or next healthcare career, making education on journeys into allied health careers possible. 


By building the talent that employers need and creating a path to opportunity that workers want, we are transforming lives and communities. 

Visit www.futurohealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



Salvation Army in Ansonia posts info on Camp CONNRI for summer fun


This summer, give your child more than a break… give them a breakthrough.

At Camp CONNRI, kids discover confidence, build friendships, try new adventures, and grow in a safe, faith-filled environment.

No screens.
No distractions.
Just campfires, creativity, and confidence.

Spots are limited — register today!
👉 https://salarmy.us/CampCONNRI


Shared from the Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Save the date: Ansonia Nature Center to celebrate Earth Day April 18


ANSONIA - 
Every day is Earth Day at the Nature Center! 
We invite you to honor Mother Earth, with our Friends of the Ansonia Nature Center (FANCI) co-hosting this annual event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 18. 
Enjoy hikes, live animals, environmental exhibitors, a farmer’s market, music and more! Food and snacks available from local vendors. No park admission fee. 
All ages welcome; bring family and friends to celebrate spring!
FREE Admission! No registration necessary.
The Nature Center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.
For more details, visit our website, AnsoniaNatureCenter.org/earthday for up-to-date information.
Contact only ansnaturectr@ansoniact.org for information about vending or exhibiting. 
Any comments below claiming to represent Ansonia Nature Center are scams, please be aware!

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky


 Wednesday's sunset. What a difference a day makes! 

Derby Neck Library to host program on Revolutionary War in CT


DERBY - Join us tonight for “Tories, Spies, and Traitors: Divided Loyalty in Revolutionary Connecticut,” a historical presentation from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History! Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.


The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby. 

St. Vincent de Paul in Derby seeking pantry volunteers


 

Friends of Seymour Public Library to host book fair March 21


The Friends of the Seymour Public Library Book Sale returns Saturday, March 21, 2026!
⏰ 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
📍 Seymour Public Library – Lower Level
🕤 9:30 -11 a.m.: Members Only
🕚 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.: Open to the Public
✨ Children’s books starting at just $.10
✨ Teachers receive 10% off
Not a member yet? You can join at the door and shop early!
Bring a bag and discover your next favorite book!