Sunday, July 19, 2015

E Street Gallery in Derby holds grand opening

Valley Arts Council members' work recognized at 'Artrageous' event
DERBY - The Valley Arts Council's reception Friday drew a big crowd to celebrate its new E Street Gallery and to open its latest show, "Artrageous!," featuring a variety of creative paintings, photos, collages, sculptures, and more. 

The gallery, 35 Elizabeth St., is next door to its former location. 
If you haven't yet visited, I recommend that you do so! It's a beautiful venue.

Pictured from left are winners of the Peoples' Choice awards: Tom Rudne, second place, Matt Irizzary, first place, and Dawn Kraemer, third place. 

Congratulations go out to all three artists on their honors!


Derby Scout Troop departs on trip to England

Contributed photo

DERBY – Twenty nine scouts, leaders, and family members of Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 in Derby have departed for a two-week visit to Derby and London, England.

While in Derby, England the group will be hosted by Scout families of the 107 Derby Scouts and Trent Explorers, who were hosted by Troop 3 families in 2013.

The Scouts will also participate in the Peak International Encampment with 7,000 Scouts from throughout Europe.

The event is located on the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.

Pictured with the group is Derby Mayor Anita Dugatto, third from left in front row, who provided letters and items for the group to present to her Derby, England counterpart. The group is under the direction of Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter and Venture Crew Advisor Mike Flora.

In addition to Ritter and Flora, the group includes leaders Sarah Frager and Matt Moran, Scouts Colby Mcliverty, Kevin Flora, Mikaela Flora, Mike Flora, Joshua Moscato, Elliot Moscato, Naveen Madivala, Brandon Kling, Matt Cafaro, Rebecca Cafaro, Adam Sroka, Anthony Bartholomew, Ben Grasso, Lou Richetelli and James Chopak.

Family members and chaperones include Robin Jones, Deb Moran, Felicia Monaco, Vincenza Bartholomew, Mark, Patricia, Samantha, and Rosie Richetelli, and Kathy Moscato and Greg Kiley.



This is a press release from Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter.