Friday, May 1, 2015

Valley Chamber of Commerce to host Leadercast

Event is scheduled May 8
SHELTON - Leaders worth following think and behave differently.
These leaders choose to operate in ways that make the people around them better, stronger and crazy enough to believe they can change the world.
An essential behavior for any leader is the act of bravery. Bravery is not a moniker that can be bought…it cannot be self-appointed. 

Bravery is not attributed to everyone, but is reserved for those whose innovation in their industry cause them to stand out from the crowd, whose unyielding effort and error push their organizations into new territories, and whose boldness compels them to stand up for those less fortunate. These are The Brave Ones.

The Brave Ones have existed throughout history. Some are unforgettable icons, others names will never be remembered. They exist across all industries, societies, and at every level of leadership.

Local simulcast event
Join us at Leadercast from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. May 8 : It's the Greater Valley Chamber Local Simulcast as we explore The Brave Ones, and learn what it means to lead in such a way that create bold cultures, builds faithful employees, and produces high achievement.

Simulcast speaker lineup:
Andy Stanley, leadership author and communicator
Malala Yousafzai, “Bravest Girl in the World” - CNN and Nobel Peace Prize recipient
Ed Catmull, President of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios
Seth Godin, innovative thinker and best-selling author
Rudy Giuliani, 107th Mayor of New York City
Aja Brown, Mayor, City of Compton
Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP AG
CMDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL commander and author
Bill and Giuliana Rancic, award-winning personalities and co-hosts of Leadercast
and others!

Local brave ones:
Larry Janesky, President, Basement Systems, Seymour
Donna Palomba, JaneDoeNoMore.org

This annual event affords area business professionals, from CEOs to mid-management, the opportunity to hear from a multitude of popular speakers on a variety of topics in one place and on one day.

Admission is $129.
Ticket includes: Leadercast Journal, Leadercast On Demand, featured local leader presentations, light Continental breakfast, box lunch, ample comfortable auditorium style seating, ample and free Parking, chance to win door prizes, CEU/Nursing & HR Credits traditionally available, plus a day full of networking, skill-building and more!

Groups should contact the Chamber 203-925-4981 for reserved seating and express check-in on the morning of the event, to be held in the R.D. Scinto Inc. Auditorium, 3 Corporate Drive.


This information is taken from an online community calendar sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the New Haven Independent.

Valley students offered aid to attend music school in New Haven

The Neighborhood Music School in New Haven offers financial aid to residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, and Shelton.

Please read the release posted here in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Pink Ribbon Pilates

Pilates instructor Brenda Martin, standing at left, with our class at the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital. 

We all groaned when we learned we were going to have a photo taken at our last class on Thursday. But we smiled our way through the pain.

Special thanks go out to our instructor, Brenda Martin, for her patience and understanding as she introduced us to Pilates. The six-week course was a lot of fun and it went so quickly!

The program will be offered again. Please click here on a previous post for information.

Derby Neck Library to host movies, book club, writer's workshop

Derby Neck Library (Photo from website)
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave., has announced a variety of activities scheduled in May.

Dinner and a Movie
The library hosts “Dinner and a Movie” for ages 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. May 7. This month’s feature film is “It Happened One Night” shown on blu-ray. 
This is a 1937 Frank Capra classic featuring Clark Gable and Colette Colbert. 
Refreshments will be served, including a free dinner at intermission. Reservations required.

Music and movement
The Library presents Miss Kathi dancing and singing under our indoor stars at 6:30 p.m. May 13. 
“Bedtime Music and Movement” happens once each month. Your child is invited to come in comfortable pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or doll.

Cooking demo
The Library hosts Dana Joy and her “Springtime Special Quiche.” at 2 p.m. May 17. Dana will show you her cooking techniques and offer advice on making the perfect quiche. She will also have her exclusive recipes for sale in book form. Come to the library to enjoy a free program and tasting session.

Women's forum
At 12:30 p.m. May 18 the Library hosts “Women’s Forum” a discussion group devoted to short stories, poetry, history, and related arts. 
Our two stories for this month are “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway and “The Lumber-Room” by H.H. Munro. Free copies of these stories are available at the library. You may wish to bring a light lunch. We serve free coffee and tea.

Book club
At 6:30 p.m. May 18 “The Evening Book Club” meets at the Library. This month’s title is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Truman Capote. Copies are available at the library. Our club is devoted to reading novels by the best authors , as well as some memoirs and inspirational writings. 


Writer's Round
“Writers’ Round” meets at the Library at 6:30 p.m. May 21. This a workshop for writers of all genres—scripts, prose, poetry, fiction, etc. Come join us in creative exercises and share your original works.

Movie night
The Library hosts “Teen Movie Night”  at 5:30 p.m. May 26. This month’s feature film, shown in blu-ray on a large screen, is “Woman in Black 2.” Bring a friend or two and enjoy; free refreshments. 
This event is for ages 17 and younger - teens and tweens. 

For information or to register for any program call 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from Patricia Sweeney, reference librarian, Derby Neck Library. 

Valley Arts Council participating in 'The Great Give'

Sharing a message from Council President Rich DiCarlo: