Breakfast at church in Shelton to honor veterans

SHELTON - The Knights of Columbus Bernardo Council #1350 will host a pancake breakfast to honor veterans from 8-11 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Church, Pastore Hall, 50 Fairmont Place. 

Veterans with ID eat free.

Tuesday is Veterans Day.

Tickets are $7 for adults; $4 for ages 6-10; and children 5 and under eat free.



This information is taken from an online community calendar.

History sessions, women's series continue at Derby Public Library

DERBY -  Derby Public Library continues its weekly Local History Information Sessions from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

The Library’s Local History Coordinator will be available in the Local History Room to answer questions and assist visitors in exploring the numerous local history resources available at the library.

Visitors will also be invited to browse through PastPerfect, a software program that enables users to search the Library’s progressively updated local history database.

Assistance will be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent local figures, major area events, and more.

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 November session will be held Dec. 1.

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 friends.  

The series is facilitated by Valley resident Joan Joyce. She is a licensed professional counselor in 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 in your life. 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, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

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

Festival of Trees, craft fair planned in Shelton

Some of the decorated trees at last year's festival./ Submitted photo

SHELTON – The 11th Annual TEAM Festival of Trees and Wesley Village Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 at Wesley Village, 580 Long Hill Ave.
The event benefits Volunteer Caregivers at TEAM and recreational programs for seniors at Wesley Village.

The two days include fun activities for the whole family, including the viewing of beautifully decorated themed trees and wreaths donated by area businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Participants may buy raffle tickets for the chance to win any of the donated trees.  All drawings will be held Nov. 23 at the close of the event. Winners do not need to be present.

The event also features a Holiday Craft Fair, with more than 50 vendors offering a variety of unique gifts and handmade crafts.
A local photographer will be taking photos with Santa from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. both days.  Throughout both days, there will be a bake sale as well as refreshments available in the Crosby Commons Café.

Parking and shuttle service will be available at Long Hill Elementary School, with handicapped parking available at Wesley Village. 
For information, contact Silvia Paytas, 203-736-5420 x202 or for vendor information, contact Barbara Quinn, 203-944-8292.


TEAM provides supportive services to over 5,000 low and moderate-income families in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and Milford. 
Located in Derby, TEAM programming assists socially and economically vulnerable families to meet their basic needs and become more self-sufficient. Services reach all sectors of the community (e.g. young parents, preschool children, seniors and the working poor) through affordable child development, elderly nutrition, asset development, housing crisis avoidance, energy assistance and senior supports.

For more information on TEAM, visit www.teaminc.org.

The Wesley Village Campus provides a continuum of relationship-centered care. Wesley Village offers five-star rated skilled nursing care and rehabilitation at its newly renovated Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center, award-winning assisted living at Crosby Commons, independent living cottages at Wesley Heights, and a community Wellness Center. 

Part of United Methodist Homes, a local, faith-based, not-for-profit organization, Wesley Village is truly a campus committed to their mission to provide relationship-centered care for the mind, body, and spirit.

For more information about Wesley Village, visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org.


This is a press release from Marisa Salvesen, Marketing and Promotions Manager, United Methodist Homes.

Griffin Hospital in Derby slates forum on Ebola

DERBY - To help the community understand the Ebola virus outbreak, Griffin Hospital will host a free community forum on Ebola in the hospital’s Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

Hosted by Griffin Hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Frederick Browne and the hospital’s Infectious Diseases Chief Dr. Howard L. Quentzel, this free program will explain the disease, including how it can be transmitted and its symptoms, as well as how Griffin is prepared to care for individuals who may contract the virus.

The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa. 

Two imported cases, including one death, and two locally acquired cases in healthcare workers have been reported in the United States to date.

The Centers for Disease Control and healthcare facilities across the country have been taking precautions to prevent further spread of Ebola in the United States.

To reserve a spot for this event, call 203-732-1511.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Pink balloons for Nina seen in downtown Ansonia

ANSONIA - Unfortunately this morning's rain has knocked down pink balloons that were placed on Father Salemi Drive in honor of Nina Poeta, the Seymour High School cheerleader who died Saturday after battling an inoperable brain tumor. 

Calling hours for Nina will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Holy Rosary Church on Father Salemi Drive.

Seymour continues to be strong for Nina, family

Walk of Light vigil draws thousands 

The solemn vigil held last night at the Seymour High School field to honor Nina Poeta is the kind of touching event that those who live and work in the Valley have come to know well. It demonstrates once again how the Valley is indeed a caring, close-knit community.


*Read New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story about the event honoring the life of Nina Poeta here.

*And view a gallery of 41 beautiful and touching photos by New Haven Register photojournalist Peter Hvizdak here.

Re-posting: Wine tasting to benefit Derby school is Sunday

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School's Wine Tasting Fundraiser will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday at 500 Degrees on Main Street, 181 Main St.

Tickets are $25 per person and include wine and hors d'oeuvres. 

There also will be a wine basket raffle and door prizes. To purchase tickets contact the school, 203-735-6471. 

All proceeds benefit St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby. 


This is a press release from the school.