Bunnies & Books Story Time slated April 2 at Derby Public Library

Join us for a special Easter-themed Story Time & Craft!

Registration required

https://derbypubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendars?cid=21324...

The Library is at 313 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Griffin Bariatrics to offer free virtual weight-loss seminars in April

DERBY - Griffin Bariatrics will offer free virtual presentations on its weight-loss services throughout April.

Led by Griffin Hospital Director of Bariatrics Dr. Abe Fridman, these seminars will explain how bariatric surgery can help patients lose significant amounts of weight, enhance their health, and provide long-term well-being. 

Additionally, techniques, support programs, pre- and post-operative expectations, and insurance questions are also discussed.

Upcoming seminars will be held on April 7 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and  April 28 from 12-1 p.m.

Griffin Hospital established its comprehensive weight loss surgery program, Griffin Bariatrics, to provide a medical solution for patients with more substantial weight loss needs. 

The long-term success enjoyed by Griffin Bariatrics patients is a result of excellent medical care, including the latest minimally invasive surgical procedures, combined with access to a full range of multidisciplinary services that have been assembled to support them before, during, and after their surgery.

To register, contact Bariatric Care Specialist Kimberly Fisher at kfisher@griffinhealth.org or 203-732-7108. 

For more information about Griffin Bariatrics, visit griffinhospitalbariatrics.com.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital. 

Explore wild edibles at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

ANSONIA - Mid-spring is bursting with edible plants. 

Join Ranger Dawn at 1:30 p.m. May 16 at Ansonia Nature Center to learn the ancient skill of plant identification and ethical collection. 

The nature center is at 10 Deerfield Lane.  

After our hike, we’ll enjoy a tasty snack and tea made from nature’s wild offerings back at the Visitor Center.

Free - registration required. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../exploring-wild-edibles...

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to show 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

Join us for Friday Films!

SHELTON - The Plumb Memorial Library offers a free bimonthly “Friday Films” series on Fridays at 1 p.m.

The films will be viewed in the downstairs Meeting Room. The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

The film for March 27 is "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale."

No registration is required and light refreshments will be served.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Derby High School memories

Turnback Tuesday remembers all those Red Raiders fans. As the story goes according to Bill Pucci, early on, the Derby nickname was The Crimson. When the football team was treated to a game at Yale in the 1930s, one of the teams that played was called the Red Raiders. After much discussion, it was decided that Derby would also adopt this name.

Derby High School students have a history of pride and fond memories of their time at school. Nothing reflects that more than the incredible students who graciously allowed Derby Public Library to borrow their personal Derby High School uniforms and memorabilia.

A huge thank you to all who helped with the display.

Photo here is a Red Raider football helmet used by David Ahearn '83. The helmet is a recent donation to the Library for our historic collection.

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

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton creating American flag 'quilt'

 

SHELTON - America is like a quilt; many pieces, colors, and stories, all held together by a common thread. 

Plumb Memorial Library is creating an American flag “quilt” display in the downstairs lobby to celebrate the diverse stories that make up our community and our country.

Share your family’s story, culture, or heritage! You can include a drawing, photo, recipe, memory, or a story about an ancestor who overcame challenges or followed their dream to America.

Stop by the library to pick up a “fabric swatch,” or bring your story on a piece of paper (8” high x 6” wide), and we’ll add it to the quilt. Contributions can be anonymous if you prefer.

Come help us stitch together the many stories that make up the American experience!

For more information: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/flag-quilt-display.../... 

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Hilltop Hose Co. 5 to hold Easter Egg Hunt at Ansonia Nature Center