Vigil in Shelton to honor survivors, remember victims

SHELTON - The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence affects all ages, races, socioeconomic, educational, religious, and occupational segments of society.

Every nine seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S.
One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.

In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor and remember survivors and victims of domestic violence.

A candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Gazebo at Huntington Center Green.

A special welcome will be given by Mayor Mark Lauretti and Attorney Paul Garlinghouse will be the keynote speaker.

The vigil will also include an invocation by Monsignor Robert Weiss, St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, recognition of law enforcement officials, and a survivor testimony.

For information about the vigil or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601 ext. 1381, or visitwww.bhcare.org.


This is a press release from The Umbrella, a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, more than 7,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope.
Learn more at bhcare.org.

Derby Library slates book sale, sports talk, women's series

DERBY - Calling all readers!

The Derby Public Library is planning its Annual Fall Book Sale.
It will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 4, and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7.

Shoppers are invited to fill a bag for $5.
Bags will be provided.

Adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, paperbacks, magazines, videos, DVDs, and audio materials will be available.

Talkin' sports

The Library is in its ninth season of hosting the very popular Sports Talk series at 10 a.m. every Thursday.

These informal sessions meet throughout the baseball season. Rich Marazzi, author and
Major League Baseball Rules consultant, facilitates.

Each session includes trivia contests, videos, lively conversation and more.
All ages, rookies through veterans, are invited to join Rich and his group of Silver Sluggers.

No registration is necessary.


Just for Women


The Library continues its program series, Just for Women, at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month.

The next session will be held Oct. 6.

These sessions offer women an informal opportunity to come together to learn how to
enhance the quality of their lifestyle, share challenges and joys with other women,
provide support to one another, spend time with old friends, and make new ones.

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce. She is a licensed professional
counselor in the State of Connecticut, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a
Certified Senior Advisor.

Scientific studies show that an integral component of achieving and maintaining optimal
health and well being includes having a strong social support network.

All women, ages 18 and over, are invited to join this new and vital group.
Registration is requested; walk-ins are also welcome.

For information on any programs stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.


This post is taken from a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Ground broken for O'Brien Tech renovations in Ansonia

Superintendent of Connecticut Technical High School System Nivea Torres Monday addresses the crowd at a ceremonial groundbreaking for additions and renovations to the school in Ansonia. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman is seated at right.


ANSONIA - Emmett O'Brien Technical High School is being transformed.

Construction started in May, and on Monday morning state education officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off the $94.3-million project.