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Monday, June 1, 2026
Derby Public Library congratulates 2026 scholarship winner
Derby Public Library would like to offer a massive congratulations to Genesis Alvarado of Derby, 2026 Winner of Derby Public Library’s High School Scholarship Award.
She will be attending the University of Connecticut this fall, and we wish her all the best in her studies!
Shared from the Derby Public Library Facebook page.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Griffin Health in Oxford to hold cooking demos during Men's Health Month
OXFORD - In recognition of Men’s Health Month, the Griffin Center for Healthy Living at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, is hosting a series of free cooking demonstrations to help men improve their health and lower their cancer risk through nutrition this June.
Held every Tuesday in June from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Center’s Teaching Kitchen, these cooking classes will focus on nutrition strategies that support men’s health, with an emphasis on prostate cancer prevention, heart health, inflammation reduction, and healthy aging.
Participants will learn new cooking techniques, including long-simmered sauces, slow-cooked legumes, smart grilling with marinades, and oven-roasting, to expand their everyday cooking skills while focusing on the foods most linked to men’s wellness.
The Power of Cooked Tomatoes, which discusses lycopene’s role in prostate cancer risk reduction and features a demonstration of Whole Wheat Penne with Marinara Sauce, will be Tuesday, June 2.
Plant Protein, which discusses the connection between fiber and prostate cancer and features a demonstration of Roasted Red Pepper & Chickpea Salad with Creamy Tahini-Lime Dressing, will be June 9.
Cruciferous Vegetables, which discusses sulforaphane, indoles, and the unique cancer-protective compounds in cruciferous vegetables and features a demonstration of Sautéed Italian Kale and Cauliflower & Romanesco Medley, will be June 16.
Smart Grilling, which discusses why charred and processed meats are linked to cancer risk and features a demonstration of Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peruvian Fingerling Potatoes with Aji Verde, will be June 23.
Building the Plate, which discusses a simple framework for building a healthy meal with vegetables, lean protein, whole grains or starchy vegetables and features a demonstration of Turkey Burger with Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Salad, will be June 30.
These events are free, but seating is limited and reservations are required.
Visit www.griffinhealth.org/teaching-kitchen or contact the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up.
CT Foodshare to distribute food Tuesday at St. Mary's Church in Derby
DERBY - The Connecticut Foodshare truck will visit St. Mary's Church parking lot from 2:15-3 p.m. Tuesday, June 2.
Line tickets will be distributed to everyone PHYSICALLY IN LINE at 2 p.m. No place-holding with bags and carts - they will be removed.
No income limits, no questions asked; just bring a bag to receive some food. Next visit after that will be June 16.
The church is at 212 Elizabeth St.
Derby Neck Library to hold monthly scavenger hunts
DERBY - Join us June 1 [at Derby Neck Library] for our kick-off of monthly scavenger hunts! Stop by and explore the children's room while solving clues along the way. You may even get a prize!
The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.
Ansonia Police post today's Memorial Day Parade route
ANSONIA - The annual City of Ansonia Memorial Day Parade is TODAY, May 31, 2026.
The parade will begin at Nolan Field on Wakelee Avenue at 2 P.M. In order to ensure all the parade participants are safe, we will be closing the parade route to vehicle traffic beginning at 1 p.m.
The parade route is Wakelee Avenue from Nolan Field to Jackson Street, left onto Jackson Street to Maple Street, right onto to Maple Street over the Maple Street bridge right onto Main Street and ending at Main Street and West Main Street.
Only vehicles involved in the parade and residents that live on Franklin Street, North Westwood, South Westwood Road and Wakelee Avenue from Franklin Street to the Seymour town line will be granted access to those areas starting at 1 p.m.
Additionally, East Main Street, between Kingston Drive and State Street, will be a no parking area to allow for temporary 2-way traffic during the parade.
We expect the road closures to last 2 to 3 hours.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to offer creative fun for preschoolers
Doh-Heads!
Ages: 2-5 years old
Date: Tuesday, June 2
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., SheltonBend it, mold it, pull it!
Preschoolers and their grown-ups will be encouraged to use their imagination or utilize one of our play-doh kits to make something “doh-tastic” plus make some new friends too. Caregivers will be participating with their child.
Registration required. There are three ways to register.
In-person at the Reference Desk.
Phone: (203) 924-1580 ext. 510Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.
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