Spirit of community felt during video premiere at store in Ansonia

BHcare Director of Development Arlene Greco speaks Thursday at a red carpet event to celebrate a promotional video for My Sister's Place Thrift Store and Donation Center at 380 Main St., Ansonia. All proceeds from the store support programs run by BHcare that help victims of domestic violence.

Ansonia resident and loyal customer Carolyn Bank is recognized by My Sister's Place staff and volunteers at a red carpet event Thursday. Bank is featured in a four-minute film about the store. The video was produced by photojournalist Annalisa Russell-Smith, owner of Local Planet Productions, LLC.

Staff, volunteers, and loyal customers of the thrift shop attended the viewing party. It's safe to say a good time was had by all!

Seymour Pink offers discounts to emergency personnel

Seymour firefighter John Hannon poses Thursday with from left, volunteers Sharon Joyce, Dajana Damjanovich, and Mary Deming, founder of Seymour Pink. The organization's gift shop at 3 Franklin St., Seymour, is holding a two-day, "Off-Duty Night" sale with discounts for emergency personnel. The store is also open to the public from 2-8 p.m. today. 

Sharing a message from Seymour Pink

Gift ideas for your valentine.

Seymour Pink's Gift Shop is not normally open on Fridays, but it's open today, volunteer Dajana Damjanovich said in a Facebook post. These photos are from her post.

The shop at 3 Franklin St., Seymour will be open from 2-8 p.m. today. 

Seymour Pink, A Community's Fight Against Breast Cancer, is a nonprofit organization made up of dedicated volunteers who want to raise awareness and support all those who have been diagnosed with the disease.

How cute is this breast cancer awareness snowman?

Ansonia mayor to host conversation on diversity

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti will be hosting a community conversation on diversity at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Aldermanic Chambers at City Hall.

Cassetti invites anyone interested in joining the discussion to attend.


This is a press release from the mayor's office.

Good news on Ansonia's economic development front

Mayor David S. Cassetti stands at the main entrance to the former offices of Ansonia Copper and Brass, 75 Liberty St., Ansonia in this July, 2014 photo.

ANSONIA - City officials are setting their sights on starting the second phase of demolition of the former Ansonia Copper and Brass property downtown. 
Two storage buildings off Liberty Street were razed in December in the first phase of demolition of the once-vibrant factory that sits along the Naugatuck River.

Read all about it in this story by New Haven Register Correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Renaissance Faire to hold auditions in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Midsummer Fantasy Renaissance Faire will hold auditions from 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday and 1-7 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Church, 32 Jewett St.

For those who wish to volunteer (help out without being a character): 
If you’re looking to just lend a hand and help out without interacting with patrons, we ask you to show up so we can meet you and chat with you for a minute about what we are and how you can be a part of our faire. 
You also still need a form of ID so we know you’re you.

For scripted and unscripted cast: 
If you’re looking to be scripted cast or wandering cast, you will need:
* A short monologue to perform (1 minute max)
* A short song if you want to be a part of the signing group (The Voices of Anleigh singing group will be looking to fill a few spots)
* If you have a resume and a headshot, we’ll take it (not tequired)
* A Form of Identification so we know you’re you

So come and join our faire family, or come back. 
It’s a lot of fun and great stage experience for both behind the scenes and in front of the public.
Finally if you can’t make it, or you have a friend who you think would love this - Tell them about us.
The more people who know the better it is - so please feel free to share!

The group is celebrating its fifth year in operation.

For information contact Assistant General Manager: James.david.Miron@gmail.com

For information visit http://www.mfrenfaire.com.


This post is taken from a press release and other sources.

Meteorologists visit students in Derby

Contributed photo

As part of Catholic Schools Week, St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby held a Career Day. Pictured with grades 4 - 8 are Kevin Arnone and Sam Kantro (rear center), meteorologists with WTNH in New Haven. Students learned about weather instruments and their use on the Mobile Weather Lab.