Ansonia man to receive award for community service

Founder of Prendergast School Dad's Club

Saleh Hanaif

Congratulations go out today to Ansonia resident Saleh Hanaif for being selected to receive a prestigious award next week from the state Commission on Children.

You can read all about Hanaif's honor in this release in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Derby Library to host craft class featuring recycled items

DERBY - The Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., has scheduled a Recycle, Re-purpose,

and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. July 6.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski will return to the Library to guide participants, ages 18 and over, in “mindless coloring," and to show them what can be done with tea bags.

Come and relax and see your creativity emerge.

The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.  

Registration is required. 

For information, stop by the Library, call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

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

Derby Historical Society to unveil train building Saturday

Gen. Humphreys House, 37 Elm St., Ansonia (Photo from Facebook)

ANSONIA - Step back in time at the Derby Historical Society's Connecticut Open House Day celebration from noon-4 p.m. Saturday.

Tour the Gen. David Humphreys’ House, 37 Elm St., and/or enjoy an outside, walking tour of the historic Elm Street district, led by costumed docents.

Colonial chores, activities, and demonstrations will be performed throughout the day.

The organization will be opening its train building to the public for the first time. The building houses a layout of “Derby Junction” circa 1918. This layout depicts the cities of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton.

Be sure to stop by the gift shop. Admission is free; a $5 donation for tours is suggested.

All donations will benefit the Derby Historical Society and the Humphreys House Restoration Project.

Parking is available in the lot behind the Humphreys House, and on nearby Thomas Street.



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

Ansonia students to stage final performance today

Just a reminder that Bright Light Musicals, LLC will stage the final performance of the musical "Guys and Dolls, Jr." at 7 p.m. today at the Dr. Richard F. Nicolari Auditorium at Ansonia Middle School, 115 Howard Ave., Ansonia.

Tickets are $12 at the door.

I watched the dress rehearsal last week and I know it's going to be an enjoyable production, full of great choreography and memorable music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. 

I'm looking forward to the show!