Fundraiser in Ansonia features portrayal of Helen Keller

The Derby Historical Society held its 25th annual Silver Tea fundraiser Monday at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen in Ansonia. 
Actress Sheryl Faye captivated the audience with her portrayal of Helen Keller.


Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.



* My apologies: I neglected to mention earlier that the floral arrangements and decoupage on the vases were created by the talented ladies of the Derby Garden Society!

Owls to take center stage at Kellogg Center in Derby

DERBY - Join other owl lovers and find out what each one sounds and looks like at 

10 a.m. Saturday at the Kellogg Environmental Center.   

The presentation by education staff from Kellogg will teach you about these magnificent aerial hunters all the way from an egg to an adult. You will get the chance to make your own owl mask at the end.  

All ages are welcome to attend  this free program and registration is not required. Donations are accepted. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s Kellogg Environmental Center is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

For information, directions, or to register, call 203-734-1513  or e-mail donna.kingston@ct.gov.


This is a press release from DEEP.

Ansonia plans big day downtown

Deadline extended for Ansonia tag sale signup

Register for the Ansonia Town Wide Tag Sale

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 * 

(rain date July 26)**

ANSONIA - Stop by the Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center now until July 10 Friday (July 17) to register a tag sale at your home location. 

For $10 your address will be added to our Town-Wide Tag Sale Map, which shoppers from all over the Valley can pick up the week of July 15 for a donation amount of your choice, at the Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, to use as an easy guide around town. 

Or you can download the map from the website www.ansoniaculturalcommission.com.

For those who are unable to sell all their unwanted goods at the tag sale, My Sister’s Place, a thrift shop at 380 Main St. will accept your goods as donations via drop-off. 

All of its proceeds benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, a program of BHcare. 

Residents wishing to schedule a pickup should email meltorres20@gmail.com.

* Individual Tag Sale hosts have the discretion to open earlier/close later.

** Rain date at discretion of individual Tag Sale hosts.

Either stop by or mail your registration to: 

Ansonia Nature Center, 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia, 06401.