Wednesday, October 21, 2015

3 cheers for Seymour Jr. Midget Cheerleaders

The Seymour Jr. Midget Cheerleaders earned the title of Connecticut State Champions last weekend.

Congratulations to the girls and their coaches!



This information is shared from the Office of the First Selectman of Seymour's Facebook page.



Shelton's 'First Saturdays' offer handmade goods, kids' activities


Downtown Handmade Markets are ready for the holidays! 
SHELTON - Celebrate Shelton’s “First Saturdays” 
celebration of handmade artisans continues from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Conti Building, 415 Howe Ave.

There is ample parking available and it is handicap accessible.
In addition to our handmade artisans who will be selling goods and products, we will have children’s activities including CrazyFun FacePainting and a DIY Creativity Corner.

Beyond our Nov.7  Downtown Handmade Market, we are excited to announce our upcoming Celebrate Shelton events, all taking place in the Conti Building unless otherwise noted:
  • Plaid Friday Kick-Off Celebration, Nov. 27, 4-8 p.m.
  • Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Community Tree Lighting, Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m., Veteran's Memorial Park
  • Holiday Handmade Markets: Dec. 5, 12, 19,10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Each month, a collection of local artisans, craftsmen and small businesses showcase their wares at Celebrate Shelton’s Downtown Handmade Market. 

The list of artisans includes: The Little Dog Laughed, TJJ Sews, Quark Tees, Lisa's Soaps, Sugar Pop Crochet, Oronoque Farms, Tipsy Cones, Kohler Imaging, BBA Bracelets, Moon Rocks Cookies, Bead Dangle Design, Special Treats, Grateful Pawz, Lilla Rose. Reid's BBQ Sauces and Rubs Liquid Lunch/GROW, Little Feet, KnitBeadRepeat, Hipponotic Candle, Woody Things, Tori Divina Jewelry, Shimmer and Sugar, Re-Designed by Elizabeth, Kindred Lynx Crafts & Crystals, Patty's Pies n' Such, Quilts by Nancy, Stonehill Designs, Billie’s Vintage Duds and Spirit and Sage. Conti Building Shops include: BrintheHoopla, The Glass Source, Periodic Tableware, Flowers de Jardin, Memories from Aunt Helen’s Attic, Written Words Bookstore, Periodic Tableware, and Nikki’s Attic.

Celebrate Shelton, a city-wide initiative, was created by small business owners Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Michael Skrtic, and Jimmy Tickey.

Learn more about Celebrate Shelton at www.celebrateshelton.com and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/celebrateshelton) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/celebshelton)

For any questions, e-mail celebrateshelton@gmail.com or call 203-924-4368.


This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.  

Griffin Hospital in Derby to mark Food Day



DERBY - Griffin Hospital Dining Services is celebrating National Food Day with an Apple Crunch today and Food Demonstration Thursday. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

The fifth annual Food Day features thousands of events in all 50 states aimed at promoting real food. 
All year-round, Food Day organizers are devoted to mobilizing support for policies that advance healthier diets, promote sustainable and organic agriculture, reduce hunger, reform factory farms, and support fair working conditions for food and farm workers.

Griffin Hospital and foodservice partner Unidine provide an innovative, fresh food experience focused on scratch cooking and local, seasonal ingredients. 


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Shelton Youth Cheer to collect used clothing donations Saturday

SHELTON - Shelton Youth Cheer is holding a Used Clothing Drive Saturday. 


Donated items can be dropped off anytime during the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Gracie Field behind Lafayette School, 54 Grove St. 

Clothing, household items, and small toys accepted. 
Funds raised will go to support Shelton Youth Cheer teams.

For information contact Anna at ademarco72@gmail.com or Patti at sheltonaycd10@gmail.com.


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

Derby Neck Library slates dinner and movie, program on founder

'Spaceballs' featured
DERBY - The Derby Neck Library, 307 Hawthorne Ave. hosts Dinner and a Movie for adults age 18 and older at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5. 

This month’s feature film is Spaceballs, starring Mel Brooks and John Candy, shown in blu-ray on a large screen. 

Wilbur F.Osborne
(photo from Electronic Valley)
Free refreshments will be available, including dinner at intermission.

Civil War career 
At 6:30 p.m. Nov.10 the Library will present a powerpoint program, the Civil War career of Wilbur F. Osborne, founder of the library.

Learn the details of camp life and march off to battle as this Connecticut hero runs the largest guns in the world at noted battles.

The Major had a fascinating few years in the war and Patricia Sweeney, archivist and reference librarian, has prepared a interesting look at his life and times. 

Original war documents will be on display.

For details call the library, 203-734-1492.


This is a press release from the library.

Ansonia to host scary movie for community Friday

Ghostly date error corrected!