TEAM to celebrate 50th annniversary at Gala in Orange

DERBY - The year 2015 is a special one for TEAM, Inc. as we celebrate 50 years of success in making a difference in the lives of families and individuals struggling with the impact of poverty, Diane Stroman, vice president, said today in a release. 

TEAM is dedicated to ensuring basic needs of those in dire need are met, impacting and improving their prospects for long-term survival and success. 

To commemorate the monumental achievement of 50 years of continuous, successful operation, TEAM is hosting a 50 Year Anniversary Gala Celebration from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 3 at Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Ave., Orange.  

Ticket price is $100 per person. 

The Gala include Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing to The Bernadettes, agency highlights, and the presentation of Golden Heritage Awards to William Bassett, The Hewitt Foundation, and Pitney Bowes Corp. 

The Gala is chaired by Lynn Kieley and generously sponsored by Pitney Bowes Corporation along with the Bassett Family Fund, R.D. Scinto, Inc. and Teamsters Local Union 1150. 

The Gala’s Honorary Chair is U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro. 

Committee members are Lynn Kieley, Chairperson, Alexis Tomczak, Carol DellaRocco, Eileen Ehman, Ernie Luise, Janice Sheehy, Jennifer Luise Champagne, Jimmy Tickey, Linda Holmes-Hannon, Patricia Tarasovic, Roger Spinelli, Stephane Skibo, Tom Steeves, Leonard Duffus, and Carol DellaRocco.

The event is open to the public. 

For tickets, sponsorships, and more information about TEAM’s 50^th Anniversary Gala Celebration, contact Trish Wigglesworth, 203-736-5420 ext. 221 or via e-mail at twigglesworth@teaminc.org. 

TEAM Inc. is a private, 501c (3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community. 

It aims to achieve its mission by conducting activities that address the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals and families including resource mobilization, education, advocacy and service delivery. 

TEAM programs serve the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Shelton, Seymour and Woodbridge.


This is a press release from Diane Stroman, Vice President, TEAM Inc. 

Rotary Club to host Hoptoberfest at Shelton Riverwalk

*Information shared from Facebook. 

This festival benefits the club's scholarship fund, as well as other community programs.

Seymour readies 50th anniversary pumpkin fest

SEYMOUR - A half-century celebrating pumpkins and all things autumn.

This year the Seymour Pumpkin Festival is 50 years old, and residents are ready to celebrate.

The event will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20, rain or shine, at French Memorial Park.

Read all about it in this story in the New Haven Register by correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich.

Derby to host all-class reunion

DERBY - Attention Derby High School alums: Your 16th annual all-class reunion will be held Saturday in various locations throughout the city.


Read all about it here in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Derby native to discuss novel at Library

DERBY - What's more interesting than learning some local history?

Derby native Sal Coppola will visit Derby Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 to discuss

his recently published book, Palace of Sweets.   

At the center of this historical fiction love story is the downtown Derby iconic ice cream shop, Vonetes Palace of Sweets.

Three major Valley events are included, the B.F. Goodrich arson, the River Restaurant explosion, and an attempted 

takeover of Derby Savings Bank, along with the Vietnam War.

This sounds like a fun read for anyone who lives in or loves the lower Naugatuck Valley!

Copies of the book will be available for purchase. 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.

Parent university scheduled in Derby

* Sharing this from the Valley Council for Health & Human Services' Facebook page.

History of Halloween in Derby topic of Library sessions

DERBY - The Derby Public Library holds weekly Local History Information Sessions 

from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

During this time the Library’s Local History Coordinator offers information on monthly highlighted topics.

October’s topic will be From Tricks to Treats – A History of Halloween in Derby.

Assistance also will be available for research on topics such as genealogy, prominent local 

figures, major area events, and more.  

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.

CWV Post in Derby to host dinner, movie

DERBY - Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 and Auxiliary will hold their monthly Pasta Dinner and a Movie at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Post, 112 Derby Ave.

Have some pasta, meatballs, salad, and dessert for $6 and if you like, stay for the movie and popcorn. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Marines Toys for Tots Program and receive $1 off admission. 

For more information call the Post after 1 p.m. at 203-734-9748.


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