Human relations clubs in Ansonia, Derby schools receive grant

Congratulations go out today to Ansonia resident and retired educator Nick Collicelli, founder of the Human Relations Clubs in Ansonia and Derby.
The clubs have received a $16,600 grant from the Valley Community Foundation.

The mission of the clubs is to fight prejudice and discrimination in the schools and the community.

Students in the middle and high schools host intergenerational activities with senior citizens, and teach anti-bullying and other initiatives to children in elementary schools.

I've attended many of the club-sponsored programs since 2008 and have always come away impressed with the leadership skills demonstrated by the students.


Please check out the story by New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Derby Public Library to host reading club

DERBY - The Derby Public Library staff invites you to start off the New Year right by joining its Winter Reading Club, Slide Into a Warm Winter Read. 

This reading club for adults, ages 18 and over, will begin on Jan. 5 and run through March 6.  

As participants read books of their choice, they will be asked to anonymously complete a very brief written questionnaire to share with fellow readers. These will be posted.

Readers will receive a participation prize upon submitting their first review.  

Weekly raffles for winter surprise bags will be held for all participants sharing for each particular week. 

A “spring thaw” celebration for all club members, catered by Stacey Ference of Savour Catering, will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 9.

All attendees will have a chance to win a grand prize raffle.

You can register in person at the adult circulation desk or by calling 203-736-1482.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  


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

Ho, ho, ho! Santa to visit YMCA in Ansonia

Pancake breakfast planned

ANSONIA - A free Breakfast with Santa event will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the Valley YMCA.

Families can enjoy a fun-filled morning with pancakes for breakfast and a visit from Santa!

There will be four, 30-minute time slots with a maximum of 40 people per session. 

Pancakes and juice will be provided for the children and coffee for the adults.

The YMCA is at 12 State St. 

Please pre-register with the Y's Welcome Center staff. Call 203-736-1435. 

All ages are welcome.

*Sharing this information from the Valley YMCA's Facebook page.