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Dear readers,

The fourth issue of The Valley Voice is now available.

Here's the link:


http://goo.gl/FcGZ4j


If you'd like a printed version there are copies at the following locations:

• Lizzie's Home Consignment and Gifts, 19 Bank St., Seymour
• Barb's Corner Consignment, 25 W. Main St., Ansonia
• Ansonia City Hall, 253 Main St., Ansonia
• Ansonia Library, 53. S. Cliff St., Ansonia  
• Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth St., Derby
• Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Derby
• Written Words Bookstore, 415 Howe Ave., Shelton

Derby Public Library offers clay workshop for teens

DERBY -The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Maker In Clay workshop, Thursdays, March 17 and 24, from 4 to 5:30 PM. 

Participants will be molding and painting clay sculpture. 

This two-session workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. 
All materials will be provided. 
Registration is requested. 

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


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

Celebrate Shelton slates March handmade market

SHELTON - Celebrate Shelton creators Nicole Heriot-Mikula, Michael Skrtic and Jimmy Tickey are looking forward to the second Downtown Handmade Market of the year. 

The market will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5 in the Conti Building, 415 Howe Ave.

There will be artisan vendors for all of your end-of-winter goods like spices, quilts and scarves; and if you're thinking spring there will be bright home goods, candles, fashion, and jewelry.   
The Downtown Handmade Market is free to enter with ample free parking. 

March handmade artisans include: Auntie Arwen's Spices, Bead Dangle Design, Designs by T-Squared, Grateful Pawz, Greystone Bookworks, Hipponotic Candle, Inspiredesigns, Kilbride Creations, KnitBeadRepeat, Color by Amber, Lilla Rose, Liquid Lunch/GROW, Lisa's Soaps, The Little Dog Laughed, OmNomNom Jams and Jellies LLC, Origami Owl Jewelry, Purslane Press, Quark Tees,Quilts by Nancy, Reid's BBQ & Rubs, Renn's Recreations, Trinkets by Teri.

The Conti Building Shops include: The Glass Source, BringtheHoopla, Written Words Bookstore, Periodic Tableware, Shadee Lady, Memories from Aunt Helen's Attic, Nikki's Attic, Three Bridges Coffee Shop, Sage Yoga, Welcome Relaxation. 

Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with Benny Mikula and from 12:30-3 p.m. with Elle Sera.

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). 


This is a press release from Celebrate Shelton.

Paint, sip, and support Treasured Time at art class in Oxford

OXFORD - A Paint 'n Sip class to benefit Treasured Time will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. March 31 at Rad Art Studio, 144 Oxford Road.

Local artist Adriene Radcliffe guides the group with step-by-step instructions. 

As you sip your favorite beverage and paint on the canvas the night turns into a fun night with friends. 

The painting that the class will create.

By the end of the night, everyone has their own work of art to take home that they created themselves!

Price is $40 per person.
We supply canvas, paint and brushes to create a painting to take home while having fun with friends.

The event is B.Y.O.B and we will provide stuffed breads. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks.
Limited spaces available. 
Call Jenn 203-446-1068 or email jenn@treasuredtime.org to reserve your seat today.

Proceeds to benefit Treasured Time, a 501 C3 not-for-profit organization that grants the wishes of parents with life-threatening illnesses who want to create a lasting memory with their children. 
Help us "Give the Gift of Moments."

This information is shared from a Treasured Time event page on Facebook.