School in Derby to hold Christmas Bazaar Saturday

DERBY - St. Mary-St. Michael School’s Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the school, 14 Seymour Ave.

Join us for Breakfast with Santa!

Santa also will be there for photos.

The Festival of Trees Christmas Bazaar includes Christmas Tree & Wreath Raffles, Chinese Auction, and new this year there will be 7.5-foot and nine-foot trees for sale.

Many unique craft vendors will be featured!

This school fundraiser is a great way to make memories and get in the holiday spirit.



This is a press release from the school.

Ansonia to host 'dog days' on Thanksgiving weekend

Griffin Hospital in Derby seeks advisory council members

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is looking for individuals to share their healthcare experiences in order to improve its patient-center care model.

Griffin is recruiting members for its 2015-2017 Community Advisory Council, which offers patients and their families the opportunity to provide feedback that will help Griffin enhance its care practices. 

The CAC meets once a month for about two hours at a dinner meeting.

There will be an open house in December to explain details about Council participation.

For more information about the open house or to obtain a CAC membership application, call 203-732-7466.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Credit union branch opens at Ansonia High School

Congratulations go out to teachers and administrators at Ansonia High School for launching a partnership with Sikorsky Credit Union and opening a credit union branch inside the school. A grand opening celebration was held Wednesday.

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel. 

Note: Please excuse photo quality, I was having camera problems.

Reminder: TEAM Festival of Trees on tap this weekend