St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop in Derby open until 4 p.m. today

Open Saturday -TODAY- 9:30-4! 

Tomorrow is the day to celebrate Christmas in July at Ansonia event

Join Traveler On A Mission for our annual Christmas in July, a FREE community event that brings families together for a day of food, fun, resources, and giving!

Whether you're looking to connect with local organizations, enjoy a delicious meal, or make memories with your family, there's something for everyone.

 What to Expect:

 FREE Hot Meal
 Pictures with Santa
 Games & Family Activities
 Free New Clothes Giveaway
 Free Toys
 Free Household Items
 Community Resource Fair featuring local organizations and services

This event is designed to support our community while creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere for all ages. We invite everyone to come enjoy the day, learn about available resources, and celebrate the spirit of giving—right in the middle of summer!

 Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
 Location: 96 Central St., Ansonia

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
 Relish Restaurant
 Palma Restaurant
 Mima's Jamaican Kitchen
 Valley Community Foundation

Their support helps make this event possible and allows us to serve our community with dignity and care.

Admission is FREE! Invite your family, friends, and neighbors—we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Traveler On A Mission
"Dignity isn't optional. It's part of the plan." 

Derby Neck Library accepting donations of children's books

 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Science exploration fun on tap Saturday at Derby Neck Library

DERBY - Join us at 2 p.m. Saturday for STEM Saturdays at Derby Neck Library! 

Our children’s program offers fun science explorations that build curiosity about the natural world. Together, we'll use the scientific method to observe, experiment, and make sense of the world around us.

All ages are welcome, and registration is not required.

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave., Derby.

Shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Ansonia Lions Club to host backpack giveaway Aug.15 at Armory

 

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

 

I ventured outside for three minutes to snap a photo. Hope tomorrow is a better day.

Ansonia Transfer Station to close July 20-22 to install new scale