Seymour Lions teach students, Derby Scouts ready show, nature center marks Earth Day

Dear readers,

Here's the link to our latest Valley Voice newsletter.

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Enjoy reading 'snapshots' of community life!

Shelton mayor congratulates business owner on 50th anniversary

Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, left, congratulates OEM Controls owner S. Brian Simons at the company offices, 10 Controls Drive, Shelton. Simons founded the business on May 1,1966 and on Monday the company celebrated its 50th anniversary. / Photo courtesy of Brian Sciuto



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Kellogg Center in Derby to train citizen scientists to count butterflies, bees

DERBY - Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection invites those interested in becoming citizen scientists to join DEEP staff and volunteers for a training session at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.  

After training, you will be able help DEEP staff and volunteers count monarch butterflies and bumble bees as part of a research team project.

  Monarch Watch training – monarch butterflies

   7 p.m. May 17 

 Great Sunflower Project training – bumble bees

  10 a.m. June 4

Families and individuals may take part in either, or both, of the programs, but must attend a training.   

Upon completion of the training program(s) we will ask you to be part of the Kellogg volunteer research team recording the activity of monarchs and bumble bees in the fields and gardens surrounding the Kellogg Environmental Center.  

Research takes place May through September.  

Volunteers will be scheduled for weekdays or weekends based on their availability.  

Data will be compiled and submitted to the national website research stations, helping scientists understand population fluctuations in North America and how it relates to habitat loss, diversity and climate.

This is a great family event to get children and parents outside observing the natural environment.  All ages can help collect information and photos of bee and butterfly activity.  

Registration for either, or both, of the free trainings is required.  

For further information, directions, or to register, call the Center, 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.  

This is a press release from DEEP.

St. Vincent De Paul in Derby seeks donations of food, housewares, clothing

DERBY - The St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley Thrift Shoppe and Food Bank, 237 Roosevelt Drive, today issued a request for donations.

Cindy Barbian, thrift shop manager, posted on Facebook that the store needs donations of "bric a brac, housewares, domestics, childrens' toys, and childrens' clothing."

Barbian said the nonprofit also needs food to fill the pantry shelves. Items include canned fruits and vegetables, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, and macaroni and cheese.


Consider supporting an organization that is always ready to help our needy neighbors.

Ansonia students to stage 'High School Musical, Jr.'

The cast of 'High School Musical, Jr.' photographed Monday during a rehearsal at Ansonia Middle School. / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Bright Lights Musicals, LLC will present Disney's "High School Musical Jr." this month at Ansonia Middle School, 115 Howard Ave. 
Opening night is at 7 p.m. May 18.
Performances also will be held at 7 p.m. May 19 and 20.

There are approximately 30 members in the cast and crew, including seventh and eighth graders and Ansonia High School students.

Tickets are $10 at the door and may be purchased in advance by calling 203-751-1866, or by calling Ansonia Middle School, 203-736-5070.


This is a press release from Bright Lights Musicals, LLC.

Volunteers at Salvation Army food pantry in Ansonia recognized

Ansonia residents Brenda Tennyson and Benjamin "Benny" Cornell were honored last week at the third annual Greater Valley Salvation Army Recognition Breakfast at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen in Ansonia. The were photographed after a recent food distribution at the pantry, 26 Lester St., Ansonia.

NHSO to perform pops concert at Shelton Intermediate School

SHELTON - Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T., Harry Potter ... arguably the most influential composer of the film industry, John Williams has been awarded 22 Grammys, five Academy Awards, and four Golden Globes for his memorable movie themes. 

Led by New Haven Symphony Orchestra principal pops conductor Chelsea Tipton, hear the NHSO perform Williams' iconic movie music live at 3 p.m. June 5 at Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North.

Tickets are $35/$49. 
KidTix and Blue Star Tickets available. $10 student tickets with ID.
Call the box office at 203-865-0831 ext. 20

Shelton Pops Series sponsored by RD Scinto. KidTix and Blue Star Tickets sponsored by Frontier.


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