TEAM in Derby offers heating bills assistance

DERBY - Families and individuals seeking financial help to off-set their winter heating bills may apply to TEAM for assistance.

Families and individuals may qualify for help if they fall below these income limits: $33,132 for household of one, $43,327 for a two-person household, $53,521 for a three-person household, $63,716 for a four person household.

Applicants are deemed eligible based on review of their total household gross income, such as job earnings, unemployment compensation, social security, pension, etc.; household size; and liquid assets, as shown through bank statements. 

If an applicant is approved for assistance, TEAM will make direct payments to their home heating provider. 

Both homeowners and renters who are residents of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, and Woodbridge can apply for energy assistance from TEAM.

To schedule an appointment with TEAM Energy Assistance, call 203-736-5420 and follow prompts for Energy Assistance, or in Milford, 203-783-3253; Woodbridge, 203-389-3429; Orange, 203-891-4787, and Bethany, 203-393-2100, ext.124.

TEAM Inc. is a private, 501(c) 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, TEAM executive vice president.

Salvation Army in Ansonia planning annual recognition breakfast

My husband, Ralph, and I are members of the Greater Valley Salvation Army Advisory Board and our small but dedicated group is planning the third annual recognition 
breakfast.

It will be held on April 28 at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen, 557 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia.

Please save the date and plan to join us! 

And stay tuned for more info.

Valley residents featured in newsletter

Dear readers,

This is the link to our third newsletter:

http://goo.gl/P86k2Z

Please take a look!


Due to inclement weather and the President's Day holiday it is only available so far at my two favorite consignment shops:

Barb's Corner Consignment at 25 W. Main St., Ansonia, and Lizzie's Corner Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., Seymour.

Check out both these stores. You won't be disappointed.

Beer, cheese pairing class in Oxford to benefit CT Partnership for Children

OXFORD - Black Hog Brewing Co. of Oxford and Caseus Fromagerie of New Haven will host the first ever Hogs N' Curds event Feb. 25 at Colonial Tavern, 24 Hawley Road. 

This event will benefit Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc., a 501c3 organization located in Seymour and dedicated to supporting low-income children throughout the state.

The event will feature beer-inspired appetizers, a beer and cheese pairing class, and beer-inspired sweets from Wildflour Confections of Seymour. 
During the pairing class, guests will sample Black Hog beer and Connecticut made cheeses, as well as Winding Drive jams of Woodbury, and local honey. 
The event is focused on supporting local small businesses, while benefitting a good cause. 

Tickets are $50 per person, and include all appetizers, the class, and dessert. 
A cash bar will be available after the class, while guests mingle. 
There is limited seating available and tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are available online now at www.ctpfc.org or by calling CT Partnership 203-881-1804. 
The doors open at 5:45 p.m. and close promptly at 6:30 p.m. for the class. No late arrivals, please. The class is approximately 1.5 hours, dessert, music, and cash bar will immediately follow.

For tickets or more information, visit the website listed, call, or follow the Facebook event. 

This is a press release from Meghan Tarby, founder and executive director, Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.

Make a bouquet out of recycled paper at Derby Public Library class

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled another Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse craft class at 6:30 p.m. March 15.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns

to the Library to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make a beautiful "tussie mussie" from leftover scrapbooking paper.
The name “tussie mussie” comes from 

the reign of Queen Victoria and refers to a small flower bouquet, typically given as a gift.   

Supplies will be provided but participants are also welcome to bring their own paper. 

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

Registration is required. 
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.  

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

Church in Orange to present 'A Taste of Greece'