Yesterday's Headlines focus of talk at Derby Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library welcomes back Rob Novak, Jr., Local Historian, at 6:30 p.m. June 8 to discuss Yesterday’s Headlines.  

Novak has specialized in presenting local history in fun, interactive formats for both general and specific audiences

for more than 20 years. 
He is past director of the Derby Historical Society and the City of Shelton's Municipal Historian.  

Novak has authored four books through Arcadia Publications, and has been a popular historical columnist.  

Participants will be taken back to 1915, 1940, and 1965 to see what was happening 

locally 100, 75, and 50 years ago in the Valley. 

Registration is requested.  

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. 

Shelton troupe to hold auditions for 'Peter Pan'

SHELTON - Gary Scarpa, artistic director, Center Stage Theatre, 54 Grove St., has announced the audition schedule for the Youth CONNection's production of "Peter Pan." 

The musical will be performed this summer at Shelton High School's Percy Kingsley Auditorium, 120 Meadow St.

High school and college students will audition at 10 a.m.- 1p.m. May 23, and elementary and middle school students will audition from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 24.

Click here to read the release posted in the Valley Independent Sentinel.