Softball game to benefit Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Recycle, repurpose, reuse class, Tech Time slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library has scheduled a Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse Craft Class at 6:30 p.m. May 17.

Ansonia Animal Control Officer Jeanie Roslonowski returns  to show participants, ages 18 and over, how to make worry beads.

These beads have several uses in Greek culture, including providing relaxation, guarding against bad luck, and helping to stop a bad habit.

All materials will be provided. The class will also include information on conservation and animal issues.

Registration is required.  

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

Tech Time

The Library offers monthly Tech Time sessions.  
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. a staff member will be on hand to answer all your tech-related questions and concerns.

The May dates also will include a demonstration of the Library's recently purchased 3-D printer.

Whether you are having trouble downloading e-books, searching databases, completing on-line job applications, 

scanning/sending documents and photos, etc., your problems will be addressed.

The next sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 18, and at 10 a.m. May 19.

No registration is needed.  

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 Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Friday Foto Fun ~ Where was this taken?

Sharing a mystery photo today. I'm sure many local residents will know where I snapped this!

Please leave your answer in the comments ~ I'll be waiting ...

Conroy to host wartime service medal ceremony in Seymour

SEYMOUR - State Rep. Theresa Conroy, D-Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby, will hold a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal presentation ceremony for local veterans at 5 p.m. May 25 at Seymour Middle School.

State Rep. Theresa Conroy

Veterans or their family members can fill out an application before April 29 and return it to the address listed on the application. 
In addition, please RSVP to Conroy’s office at (860) 240-8858.

Criteria for recipients is as follows:

·   Proof of wartime service for at least 90 days, unless operation lasted less than 90 days;

·   Proof of honorable discharge;

·   Proof that you are a current resident of CT or were in residence at the time of service.

“I look forward to presenting these medals to the heroic servicemen and servicewomen of Connecticut. It is an honor to host this ceremony,” Conroy said.

Applications are available at: http://www.ct.gov/ctva/lib/ctva/2010revised_CT_Wartime_Medal_Application.pdf.

This is a press release from Conroy's office.