Seymour Public Library to host talk on Capt. Cook

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Public Library will host a presentation on Capt. James Cook (1728-1779), a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Cook sailed and mapped vast areas of uncharted land. 

From Alaska to Hawaii, Newfoundland to Africa, his words sum up his drive, “Ambition leads me not only farther than any man has been before me, but as far as I think it is possible for a man to go.” 

On Cook’s third voyage, when getting ready to leave the Island of Hawai’i, a disagreement broke out between Cook’s men and some Native Hawaiians. In the ensuing quarrel, Cook was struck on his head and stabbed to death - thus ending a remarkable life.

The program will be presented by Patricia Carr. 

The Library is at 46 Church St.

For information call the Library, 203-888-3903.

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

BHcare announces hiring of community outreach specialist

BRANFORD - BHcare is pleased to announce that Jim Lamb recently joined the organization as the Community Development Outreach Specialist. 

Lamb is based in BHcare’s Branford office.
He is responsible for developing relationships between the organization and community stakeholders, including civic groups and corporations. 

“I’m happy to be a part of the BHcare team and help with the needs of this underserved population,” Lamb said.

The retired pharmaceutical executive has been involved with nonprofit organizations since 2009. 
Prior to joining BHcare, Lamb worked in Employment Services at SARAH, Inc. a Manager of Business Development. 

He serves on the board of directors of Shoreline Chamber of Commerce, is co-chair of its Nonprofit Council, and was honored by the chamber as Volunteer of the Year last year.

For more information, visit www.BHcare.org

This is a press release from BHcare, a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities.  

Newsletter features new business in Derby, history of Plumb Memorial Library

Happy Monday morning! 

Today's Valley Voice newsletter is now available.

Please click here to read about a new store on Route 34 in Derby, an interesting history of Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton, and monuments that grace the front of Ansonia City Hall.

Thanks for reading.

Echo Hose Auxiliary in Shelton to host Fall Festival, vendors sought

SHELTON - Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Auxiliary, 379 Coram Ave., will host a fall fest from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15.
Admission to the family event is free.

It's the perfect time to get an early start on holiday shopping while enjoying a festive day with more than 15 local vendors and volunteer firefighters.

There will be a fall decorated photo booth to make memories, music, and a children's area featuring face painting, arts and crafts, fall-themed games and more.

Please bring change for the boot - all proceeds will be going to purchase winter apparel for hospitals in our area.

Parking is behind the fire department or at the post office parking lot which is only a few steps away from the firehouse.
Please do not park on the apron out front as our volunteer firefighters need to respond quickly to their calls!

If you would like to be a part of the Fall Festival as a vendor or in any other way, please contact Auxiliary Event Chair, Kristen at EHFDAuxiliary@gmail.com.



This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Using social networks in job search topic of Career Coach visit to Ansonia Library

ANSONIA - Social networking has become one of the most popular ways of landing a job. 

Photo from Ansonia Library website

The American Job Search Career Coach will be at the Ansonia Library from 10 a.m-3 p.m. Aug. 25 to assist you in taking advantage of this resource in looking for a job. 
  

Registration is requested but walk-ins will be welcomed on a first-come, first–serve basis.  

The American Job Search Career Coach is operated by Career Resources.  

For more information, call the Ansonia Library, 203-734-6275.


This is a press release from Mary Ann Capone, Director, Ansonia Library.